Suit Dismissed in Birmingham Airport Sign Collapse
A Jefferson County Circuit Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit against a contractor that was temporarily involved with the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
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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Lawsuit Filed Against Nick Saban’s Daughter Dismissed
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Alabama football coach Nick Saban's daughter by her sorority sister after a fight.
Two Children Hurt After Accidental Shootings
Birmingham police are investigating two shootings involving children who accidentally shot themselves.
Parker Griffith Kicks Off Democratic Campaign for Governor
Former U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith kicked off his Democratic campaign for governor by calling for the creation of a state lottery to fund college scholarships and an expansion of the state Medicaid program under the federal health care law.
Gov. Bentley Awards $11 million in Community Service Block Grants
Governor Robert Bentley has awarded grants totaling in $11 million for programs that help low income residents take steps to secure gainful employment and improve their quality of life.
New Scans Detect Tumors in Young Cancer Patients
Researchers at Stanford University and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital say they've developed a way to scan young cancer patients' bodies for tumors without exposing them to high-levels of radiation which could lead to secondary cancers later in life.
Watching Videos Can Increase Brain Function
Watching a video of a simple task before you do the task can increase brain function and improve your motor skills according to an Italian researcher.
Antidepressant Relieves Alzheimer’s Symptoms
A new study at Johns Hopkins found the antidepressant drug Citalopram helps relieve the emotional distress, excessive movement and aggression that often comes with Alzheimer's disease.
Former Auburn Basketball Player Accepted into Program that Dismisses Federal Charges
A federal prosecutor says former Auburn basketball player Varez Ward has been accepted into a pre-trial diversion program that could dismiss his point-shaving charges.
Dial bill would remove Ala. sales tax on food
A state Senate committee is scheduled to consider a bill that would phase out the state sales tax on groceries and increase the sales tax on other purchases.
