Study Says Parents Giving Children Wrong Medicine Dosages
Researchers found more than 40% of all parents give their children the wrong dosage of medicine because they get confused by units of measurement, like milliliters, teaspoons and tablespoons.
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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Infants Sharing Bed with Adult Increases Risk of Death
A new study on sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, finds 69% of the time, the infant was sharing a bed with an adult.
Montgomery Police Investigating Fatal Shooting
Montgomery Police are investigating a fatal shooting.
“Jumping for Jesse” Raises Money for Wounded Veteran
Family and friends gather in Tuskegee to raise money for Jesse Murphree, a veteran wounded in Afghanistan.
Trouble Reported at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
More trouble reported in the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System.
Alabama Power Warns of Scam Targeting Customers
Alabama Power says someone is calling customers pretending to be employees of the utility company.
Montgomery Co. Program Could Help Save Lives
For many caring for Alzheimer's patients, their biggest fear can be their loved ones wandering off and going missing. But in Montgomery County, the sheriff's department is working to keep that from happening.
Late Goal Gives Germany 4th World Cup Title
Mario Goetze volleyed in the winning goal in extra time to give Germany its fourth World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina on Sunday.
Alabama Lineman Arrested On DUI Charge
Police say Alabama defensive lineman Jarran Reed was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Church of the Highlands Congregation Cleans Up Elementary School
The Church of the Highlands in Montgomery took part in a day of service, volunteering at Crump Elementary School.
