Montgomery’s Planetarium to get $500,000 Digital Upgrade
W.A. Gayle Planetarium is moving into the digital age with 500,000 dollars worth of upgrades.
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
Montgomery DPS SouthCentral Officially Opens, Ready For Use
The Montgomery Department of Public Safety's new SouthCentral office is now open. It's a new precinct that will house the Montgomery fire and police departments. While adding the precinct is not only making history, nearby businesses hope it makes that part of the city safer.
Medical Marijuana In Alabama?
Some people who face pain and other health problems say marijuana is the medical miracle they desperately need. Now there's a bill in legislature to legalize medical marijuana, letting doctors prescribe it for a number of illnesses.
Air Ambulance Base in Wetumpka Closes its Doors
An air ambulance base in Wetumpka is closing its doors.
Soaking up the Sun Could Help You Live Longer
Some extra fun in the sun could help cut your risk of heart attack and stroke.
New Treatment for Cocaine Addiction Could be on the Way
Mount Sinai researchers have discovered a new way cocaine alters the brain's reward circuits, causing addiction.
Boosting Vitamin-D Could Help People with Multiple Sclerosis
Increasing intake of vitamin-D could benefit people in the early stages of multiple sclerosis.
Lowndes Co. Woman Killed in Four-Car Crash
A Lowndes County woman has been killed in a four-car crash in Ft. Deposit.
Alabama House Democrats Want Lottery Vote, Tobacco Tax
Democrats in the Alabama House have announced their support for a state lottery referendum, 6 percent raise for public employees and a tobacco tax increase.
Judge Considering Whether to Drop Lawsuit Against Saban’s Daughter
A judge in Tuscaloosa is considering whether to dismiss a lawsuit filed against coach Nick Saban's daughter after a fight with a sorority sister.
