TikTok goes dark in the U.S.
TikTok’s app was removed from prominent app stores on Saturday just before a federal law that would have banned the popular social media platform was scheduled to go into effect.
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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Montgomery’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day events postponed due to cold weather
Events scheduled in Montgomery for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday have been postponed due to cold weather.
Troy picks up the win over Louisiana
The Trojans extend their win streak to six with their 81-73 win over Louisiana.
Dunning’s two free throws with two seconds left lift South Alabama past Troy 64-63
Troy falls on the road at South Alabama and move to 4-3 in Sun Belt play.
Alabama State comes up short against Alabama A&M
The Alabama State Women's Basketball Team falls to the Bulldogs 54-47 to move to 2-3 in SWAC play.
No. 1 Auburn escapes No. 23 Georgia with 70-68 win
The Tigers escape Athens with a two point win over the Bulldogs to remain perfect in SEC play.
Nelson scores 25 points as No. 4 Alabama tops No. 8 Kentucky 102-97
Alabama picks up a big time SEC win on the road over number 8 Kentucky. The Tide's efforts were led by Grant Nelson with 25 points and 11 rebounds.
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Here are the latest closings, cancellations and delays for Thursday.
EJI’s Freedom Monument Sculpture Park is a “Southern Living” top 25 place to visit
"Southern Living" magazine has named the Equal Justice Initiative's Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery as a top 25 place to visit.
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