Man Hit In The Face With A Bat
An argument in Greenville leads to a man getting hit in the face with a bat.
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
Winter Storm Leads To Flight Cancellations
More than 3,000 flights have been cancelled mostly to and from the South. Winter storms aren't only affecting North and Central Alabama, flights are being cancelled for hundreds of travelers at Montgomery Regional Airport.
State School Board Taking Over Selma City Schools
The state board of education has voted unanimously to take over Selma City Schools.
Closings and Delays for Thursday
These are the closings and delays for Thursday, due to the threat for winter weather:
Payday Lender Regulation Bill Stalls in Committee
A legislative committee is sending a payday loan regulation bill to a subcommittee, a move that upset the bill's sponsor.
Bill Prohibits Using Drones to Harass Ala. Hunters
The Alabama Senate has voted to make it a misdemeanor offense to intentionally use a drone to harass someone hunting and fishing legally.
Exercise Good For Eyesight
And everyone knows exercise is good for you. Now scientists at the Atlanta V-A Center say it may also help your eyesight.
Aleve Not Safe for Heart
The pain reliever found in Aleve and many other medications may not be safer on your heart.
Mammograms Not Preventing Some Breast Cancer Deaths
A new 25-year Canadian study finds annual mammography screening in women ages 40 to 59 does not cut breast cancer deaths.
West Nile Virus Costing Economy $800 Million
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the West Nile virus has cost the U.S. economy nearly $800 million dollars in health care expenses and lost productivity.
