Surveillance Cameras to be Installed at Tutwiler Prison
State prisons officials are adding surveillance cameras and working to increase inmate privacy at Tutwiler prison in Elmore county.
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
Diabetes Increases Cancer Death Likelihood
Cancer patients who also have diabetes are four times more likely to die a year after their cancer diagnosis than patients without diabetes.
Program Works to Reduce Falls by Elderly
A program in Pennsylvania to reduce falls among the elderly seems to be working.
Four Arrested In Autauga County Meth Bust
Authorities in Autauga County arrest four people in a drug raid.
9-Year-Old Shot In Stable Condition
New details surrounding the 9-year-old who was shot Thursday.
Name of Man Killed In Macon County Crash Released
Alabama State Troopers have now released the name of the man killed in a Thursday afternoon wreck in Macon County.
Doctor Inducted Into Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame
A physician who practiced medicine and taught in Birmingham is now part of the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame.
Alabama Senate Debates Pistols In Vehicles
The Alabama Senate debated, but did not vote, on a bill to allow people without pistol permits to carry loaded pistols in their cars.
57th Annual SLE Rodeo Kicks Off in Montgomery
It's time to rodeo! The Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo is underway and we're told even better competition this year after switching back to the PRCA league.
Could Alabama Basketball Coach Anthony Grant Face Same Fate As Barbee?
Auburn basketball fans are wondering who'll be their next basketball coach after Tony Barbee was fired last night moments after the Tigers lost in the SEC Tournament. Alabama basketball coach Anthony Grant is also considered on the hot seat... so could he have the same fate?
