Ala. Trying to Bring Adventure Sports to State Parks
Alabama is trying to liven up its state parks with adventure sports.
Jamey Tucker
Consumer Technology Reporter Jamey Tucker started providing his daily “What the Tech” stories to Action 8 News in 2019. He can be seen on Action 8 News Rising as well as Action 8 News at 5:00 and 5:30PM.
Jamey previously worked as a reporter for WKRN in Nashville, Tennessee. He was also an anchor and reporter for WREG in Memphis, Tennessee, and WHNT in Huntsville.
Jamey has been honored by the Associated Press in Alabama as Best Reporter and Best Feature reporter for his work as a religion reporter. His love for technology reporting grew while working in Nashville. Jamey now focuses entirely on technology reporting and enjoys finding new apps and gadgets to make life easier, safer and a little more fun.
Jamey and his wife have three children and are the proud owners of a hairless cat.
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Montgomery Co. School Board Members Argue Over Unexpected Vote
Montgomery County school board members get into a heated argument after a vote to purchase land didn't go the way some board members wanted.
Holmes Wins House District 31 Special Election
The former chairman of the Elmore County Republican Executive Committee, Mike Holmes, has won the Republican runoff in Alabama House District 31 and will be joining the Legislature.
Montgomery Public Safety Committee To Study Nightclub Safety Improvements
After recent shootings at nightclubs, the city of Montgomery's public safety committee is considering allowing off-duty police officers to provide nightclub security -- but some city leaders say that's not a good idea.
Push To Cap Payday Loan Rates
Payday and title loan shops are some of the fastest growing businesses in the nation. But some lawmakers are worried that these loans are keeping Alabamians in poverty.
New Title Sponsor for LPGA Classic in Prattville
The LPGA Classic is returning to Prattville with a new title sponsor.
House GOP Pushes Worker Training Program
Alabama House Republicans are pushing for the expansion of a program that lets high school students take job training classes at two-year colleges.
High Blood Pressure Could Impact Global Health
A world-wide team of experts claim high blood pressure could be just as devastating to global health as HIV.
Sugar Could Lead to a Heart Attack
Most adults consume 10-percent or more of their daily calories from added sugar.
A Certain Protein Can Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center say a protein used to control blood pressure may also help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.
