Faith Matters: Respite Care Ministry
The diagnosis of dementia can be devastating. Many caregivers need help to cope and find resources for memory-loss patients. Faith groups in our area are stepping up to the challenge.
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
Bill Would Ban Abortions if Fetal Heartbeat is Detected
A bill proposed in the Alabama Legislature could end up banning most abortions if approved.
Governor Encourages Legislators to Raise Taxes
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says Alabama will face severe cuts in state services if legislators refuse to raise taxes.
Montgomery Council Tables Ban on Grocery Stores
Montgomery City Councilmen vote to table an ordinance that would put a moratorium on grocery stores. .
Ukrainian Ambassador Visits State House
It's not every day an international dignitary comes to the Alabama state house. Olexander Motsyk addressed a joint session of both representatives and senators, saying his country's new democracy has carefully watched as we commemorated the Selma to Montgomery march.
Bill Proposes More Healthy Food Stores To Alabama
Alabama is the fifth most obese state in the nation, but lawmakers are proposing a new bill in the Alabama Legislature to challenge that all in hopes to bring more access to healthy options for grocery shopping across the state.
ASU Gets New Reality Show
The Alabama State University Marching Hornets will premiere in a new reality show Friday, April 10 on Lifetime.
Tuberculosis Investigation Underway at ASU
The state health department is working with Alabama State University on identifying people who may have been exposed to tuberculosis.
Greenville Student to Represent Alabama in Washington, DC
A Greenville student will represent Alabama in the nation's capital.
Bama Fans React to New Head Basketball Coach
In a state where football reigns, basketball often gets put on the back burner. But with the recent hiring of coach Avery Johnson, fans say it may be just thing Crimson Tide needs to be a contender on the court.
