Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre says he has Parkinson’s disease
Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre says he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
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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Tropical Storm Helene forms in Caribbean
Hurricane watches have been issued for parts of Cuba, Mexico and a stretch of the Florida coastline.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins to remain in position
Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., has rescinded his retirement plans and says he will continue in his position.
Gov. Kay Ivey appoints Chris Beeker, III, to Alabama Public Service Commission
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed Chris Beeker, III, to the Place 2 seat on the Alabama Public Service Commission to fill the term of his father.
$100,000 reward offered for information in Birmingham mass shooting
The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward, and Crime Stoppers is offering $50,000.
Hundreds of art lovers attend MMFA’s Fall Festival
MMFA's Fall Festival had an art market with more than 30 vendors, as well as live music, art demos, and food trucks.
Shots fired at two separate gatherings in Troy early Sunday morning
While Troy Police officers were trying to break up the crowd, several shots were fired causing damage to a vehicle and a residence.
ClefWorks & Christchurch present Baroque Trios Concert in Montgomery
An evening concert recently in Montgomery brought musicians from Florida to perform beautiful music using a violin, harpsicord, and cello.
Spending deal funds the federal government into December
Congressional leaders have announced an agreement on a short-term spending bill that will fund federal agencies for about three months, averting a possible partial government shutdown.
Alabama remains at No. 4 in latest AP Poll
No. 4 Alabama will host No. 2 Georgia on Saturday.
