Five Americans freed by Iran in prisoner swap that includes unfreezing $6 billion in Iranian assets
Some are criticizing the Biden administration for making the deal, saying it will boost Iran's economy.
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.
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Thousands of third graders could be held back under Alabama’s reading law
Alabama’s state school superintendent says that 10,000 or more third graders could be at risk of being held back this summer under new reading benchmarks to move to fourth grade.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Auto workers strike could drive up car prices
You may be faced with sticker shock if the United Auto Workers strike doesn’t end soon, particularly for popular vehicles that are already in short supply.
Dogs and their owners enjoy Bark in the Park at Fort Toulouse
Bark in the Park activities included a microchip clinic, a pet parade, and a Blessing of the Pets.
Hank Williams remembered at 100th birthday celebrations
Many fans showed up to see the blue Cadillac he died in and listen to music in honor of Hank Williams' 100th birthday.
AP Top 25 College Football Poll: No. 13 Alabama out of the top 10 for the first time since 2015
Alabama had many struggles in its ugly 17-3 win at South Florida on Saturday.
ABC’s “The Wonder Years” cancelled; featured Black family in 1960s Montgomery
The reboot of "The Wonder Years" had featured a Black family living in 1960s Montgomery.
Landmarks Foundation brings River Region chefs to Old Alabama Town for Oyster Festival
Nine chefs from around the River Region prepared the oysters for people to taste. Oysters were roasted, toasted, and stewed for the event.
National POW and MIA Recognition Day at the Alabama State Capitol
The ceremony honored the brave men and women who endured hardships as Prisoners Of War, as well as the Missing In Action who are still unaccounted for today.
Thorne runs, passes Auburn to 45-13 victory over Samford
Payton Thorne passed for 282 yards and a touchdown and ran for 123 yards and two more scores to lead Auburn to a 45-13 victory over Samford on Saturday night.
