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It may be a tiny town with one traffic light and a few businesses. But out of this very small town... comes a very big voice.
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
Car Crash Survivors Walk Nearly A Mile For Help
A car crash leaves three people dead, two of them children, and the two survivors walked nearly a mile to get help.
Former Sunday School Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sex Abuse
A Montgomery man charged with the sex abuse of a minor in 2012 has entered a plea in court.
Tuskegee Airman to be Honored by the Postal Service
The Postal Service will issue a stamp honoring the head instructor for the Tuskegee Airmen, the first black military pilots who fought in World War II.
Academy of Pediatrics Advises Against Retail Store Clinics
The American Academy of Pediatrics is advising families to steer clear of health clinics in retail stores.
Studies Say 21 Drinking Age Saves Lives
A review of studies done since 2006 finds keeping the legal drinking age at 21 helps save lives.
Academy of Pediatrics Updates Well-Child Recommendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its recommendations for well-child visits.
Ala. Bill Would Let Seniors Opt Out of Jury Duty
A state lawmaker has proposed legislation to allow people older than 70 to withdraw from jury pools.
Abuse in Ala. Prisons Could Impact Federal Funding
Alabama may be at risk of losing some of its federal prison funding if it doesn't respond to questions from the U.S. Department of Justice about sexual abuse.
Bills Seek 10 Commandments, Prayers in Schools
Alabama lawmakers are proposing a multitude of school prayer and religious expression bills this session.
