Alabama State Council on the Arts awards more than $2.5 million in statewide grants
The Alabama State Council on the Arts has awarded 64 grants totaling $2,528,000 to nonprofit arts organizations across the state.
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.
You can follow Jamey and submit story ideas and questions on X at @jameytucker.
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8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General Steve Marshall warns of several phone scams
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning you to watch out for sophisticated phone scams targeting people across the state.
Black women’s hair products in safety spotlight
Should Black women worry about synthetic braids and other hair treatments hurting their health?
The Atlantic releases the entire Signal chat showing Hegseth’s detailed attack plans against Houthis
The Atlantic magazine has released the entire Signal chat among senior national security officials, showing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided the exact timings of warplane launches and when bombs would drop against Yemen’s Houthis.
What the Tech: Is ongoing toll scam a cyberattack?
The FBI has issued an alert saying the ongoing scam involving phony toll road payments could be a cyberattack linked to China.
What the Tech: If you used 23andMe, here’s how to protect your information
If you're one of the 15 million people who have submitted samples to 23andMe to discover your family origins, here's how to protect yourself now that the company has declared bankruptcy.
What the Tech App of the Day: Goblin Tools
Goblin Tools is an app that can help neurodivergent children and adults complete everyday tasks that may otherwise be frustrating and confusing for them.
Court Records: Suspect arrested after walking past Montgomery business he just robbed
A man who had just robbed a business on Zelda Road in Montgomery was arrested after walking past officers on the scene, according to court records.
Montgomery man charged in business burglary
A Montgomery man has been charged in the burglary of a business.
Troy University launches College of Science and Engineering
Troy University has announced that it is starting a College of Science and Engineering and a new electrical and electronics engineering degree program.
