Meta takes aim at Twitter with the launch of rival app Threads
Meta has unveiled an app called Threads to rival Twitter, targeting users looking for an alternative to the social media platform owned by Elon Musk.
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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More normal summer pattern in place
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Lowndes County man killed in crash
A Lowndes County man has been killed in a single-car crash.
Alabama to pay $1 million to family of fallen Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson
The estate of a Bibb County Sheriff's deputy killed in the line of duty last year will receive $1 million, the maximum amount allowed under state law, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday.
Troy sawmill owner faces federal fine in worker’s death
The owner of a sawmill in Troy has been fined $184,385 after federal investigators said it failed to follow safety standards which led to a worker's death.
Funeral arrangements announced for police officer Carlos Taylor
Funeral arrangements have been announced for police officer Carlos Taylor, who died last week.
Juvenile critically injured in 4th of July shooting
MPD responded to a local hospital Tuesday around 4:39 p.m. in response to a walk-in gunshot victim.
AP sources: Suspicious powder found at the White House when Biden was gone was cocaine
A preliminary test has shown that a suspicious substance found at the White House on Sunday was cocaine.
Meta looks to target Twitter with a rival app called Threads
Meta is poised to unveil a new app that appears to mimic Twitter — a direct challenge to the social media platform owned by Elon Musk.
Brundidge man arrested on cocaine trafficking and other drug charges
A Brundidge man is being held in the Pike County Jail on charges of trafficking cocaine.
