Medical Research at All-Time Low
A new study finds funding for medical research is at an all-time low.
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.
Articles
Salty Foods Speed Up Aging in Overweight Teenagers
Eating lots of salty foods seems to speed up the aging process of cells in overweight and obese teenagers.
Gadsden Woman Seeks Evidence in Running Death Case
An Alabama woman is seeking evidence from the grand jury that indicted her on a capital murder charge in the running death of her 9-year-old granddaughter.
University of Alabama to Demolish Campus Building
The University of Alabama intends to demolish a former dormitory for female graduate students that later became the College of Human and Environmental Sciences Design House.
Birmingham Airport Marks Anniversary of Child’s Death
Birmingham's airport is marking the one-year anniversary of an accident that killed a child inside the terminal.
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Amy Bryan Appointed As Butler Co. School Supt.
Butler County has a new school superintendent. This comes two months after the previous superintendent quit.
Hundreds Show to Protest New Church by County Downs Neighborhood
Hundreds of people showed up to Thursday night's Board of Adjustments meeting to protest a new church being built at the corner of County Downs and Atlanta Highway.
Dalai Lama to Visit Birmingham in October
The Dalai Lama will visit Birmingham this fall.
Tax Break for Small Businesses Clears Legislature
The Alabama Legislature has voted to give small businesses a tax break.
