Gun Bill Advances in Alabama Legislature
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill to allow people to carry loaded handguns in their vehicles without getting pistol permit.
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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One-On-One With Gov. Robert Bentley On Tutwiler Prison
We take an interview of a Tutwiler prison inmate we aired to viewers last month straight to Governor Robert Bentley to get his reaction and to find out what changes must be made at Tutwiler.
General Fund Keeps State Worker Bonus
The state's general fund budget is one step closer to heading the governor's desk. The budget was approved in a senate committee today after it already been passed in the house.
One Candidate Left In Consideration for Butler County Superintendent
The Butler County School Board is set to name a new superintendent Thursday. We have learned there is only one candidate left in consideration.
Senate Health Committee Approves Lethal Injection Drugs
Alabama lawmakers are getting close to approving a bill that would keep secret the identities of manufacturers and suppliers of lethal injection drugs used in state executions.
Alabama Governor Supportive of Prison Ombudsman
A spokeswoman for Gov. Robert Bentley says he's supportive of $250,000 added to the state General Fund budget for hiring a prison ombudsman in the governor's office.
Governor Bentley Supporting Prison Money in General Fund
A spokeswoman for Gov. Robert Bentley says he's supportive of $250,000 added to the state General Fund budget for hiring a prison ombudsman in the governor's office.
Montgomery Police Investigating Shooting
Montgomery police investigate an early-morning shooting.
State Employees May Get Bonus
State employees may end up with a one-time pay bonus of $400 in the new fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.
Legislature Approves Education Budget Without Teacher Pay Raise
The Alabama house has approved an education budget that does not include a teacher's pay raise.
