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.
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
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.
City of Prattville’s 10th annual Mardi Gras Parade
The City of Prattville's 10th Annual Mardi Gras Parade will be held Saturday, Feb. 15th at 1 pm. The parade themed "10 Years Rolling with the Good Times" will begin at Stanley-Jensen Stadium proceeding through Downtown Prattville. There will be…
Mardi Gras Festival & Parade in Millbrook
The Millbrook Revelers Mardi Gras Festival & Parade will be held on Feb. 22. The festival grounds will officially open at 9 am. The Parade will begin at Noon. There will be over 60 vendors on site and there will…
Obama’s Marijuana vs. Alcohol Reaction
President Obama states in a recent interview with "The New Yorker" magazine that he believes marijuana is not any more dangerous than alcohol.
Mosses Residents React to Walter Hill’s Indictment as Lowndes Co. EMA Director
Lowndes County EMA Director Walter Hill has been indicted on allegations of fraud and abuse of power.
Former Inmate Describes Life Inside Tutwiler Prison After Sexual Abuse Allegations
The U.S. Justice Department is expanding its investigation into the Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka, after looking into allegations of sexual abuse and harassment during the past 18 years -- and a former prisoner tells us everything in the report... is true.
