Alabama Senate Republicans pick Garlan Gudger as new Senate leader
Gudger was elected to the Senate in 2018 and reelected in 2022
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
AP men’s player of the week: Johni Broome of No. 2 Auburn rides dominant play to Maui championship
Auburn's Johni Broome earned AP Men's Player of the Week honors after helping lead the Tigers to a win at the Maui Invitational.
Alabama A&M fires football coach Connell Maynor after 7 seasons
After a 6-6 finish this year, Alabama A&M fires Head Football Coach Connell Maynor who has spent seven seasons as the head coach of the Bulldogs.
South Alabama & Western Michigan set to play in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl
The 6-6 South Alabama Jaguars and the 6-6 Western Michigan Broncos are set to face off on Saturday December 14th at Cramton Bowl for the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl.
Auburn football players accept Senior Bowl invites
Three Auburn football seniors head to the Reese's Senior Bowl in Mobile, while Rivaldo Fairweather will compete in the East-West Shrine Bowl.
Suspect arrested, contraband recovered at Staton Prison in Elmore County
A woman has been arrested and contraband has been recovered at Staton Prison in Elmore County, according to state prison officials.
Coast Guard suspends search for a 7-year-old Alabama boy missing off Dauphin Island
The U.S. Coast Guard recovered the bodies of two boaters off the Alabama coast but suspended the search for a missing 7-year-old boy after combing the area over the weekend.
Auburn rises to No. 2, Alabama falls to No. 10 in AP Top 25 College Basketball Poll
Auburn has risen to No. 2 in the Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll after winning the Maui Invitational title, while Alabama has slipped to No. 10.
What the Tech App of the Day: Giftster
Giftster is an app to help you if you want to avoid just handing out gift cards to those on your shopping list.
What the Tech: What you need to know about shopping by phone
Here's how to keep your credit card information private when shopping using your cell phone.
