President Trump tours new “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center in Florida
President Trump has toured a new immigration detention center surrounded by alligator-filled swamps in the Florida Everglades.
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.
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U.S. Senate passes President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” as Vice President Vance breaks 50-50 tie
U.S. Senate Republicans passed President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill today by the narrowest of margins, pushing past opposition from Democrats and some in their own party after a turbulent overnight session.
Appeals court: Alabama violated constitutional rights of man sentenced to death
A federal appeals court ruled prosecutors violated the constitutional rights of a man sentenced to death in Alabama in 1990, saying Blacks were rejected from the jury during his trial.
Alabama Rivers Alliance wants more people connected to local waterways
You are invited to take a survey about your thoughts on Alabama's waterways and how to get the most out of them.
Folks flock to fireworks stores to celebrate July 4
Local fireworks stores are seeing plenty of customers who are getting ready for 4th of July celebrations.
What the Tech: Why July 4 is the most dangerous day of the year for your phone
An insurance company says smartphone damage claims jump by 50% on Independence Day, making it the worst day of the year for your phone.
List of local Independence Day celebrations, fireworks shows
There are plenty of local places and plenty of ways to celebrate the 4th of July in our area.
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose multimillion-dollar ministry and huge audience dwindled following his prostitution scandals, has died. He was 90.
Tallassee City Elections: List of candidates
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Luverne City Elections: List of candidates
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