Former Inmates Speak Out About Medical And Psychiatric Care In Alabama Prison System
Some former inmates are coming forward to tell us the conditions described in the SPLC's report are true.
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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Gov. Bentley Announces New Prison Reform Task Force
Governor Robert Bentley announced a new task force to tackle the tough issue of Alabama's prison system. And the Southern Poverty Law Center says it's long overdue. The Prison Reform Task Force will be responsible for new spending strategies, making the most of the limited general fund budget that the department of corrections receives.
Greenville Funeral Home Director Arrested On Theft Charges
In Greenville, Harrison Funeral Home is closed and the funeral home director is under fire after charges of theft.
Alabama Gas Rates To Drop in October
Customers of Alabama's largest natural gas distributor are going to see a reduction in their rates starting in the fall.
Lawsuit Challenges Alabama’s Gay Marriage Ban
In the latest challenge to Alabama's ban on gay marriage, a lesbian couple is suing the state over recognition of their marriage, performed in Massachusetts.
Statins Make Older Men Less Active
A new study finds older men who use statins are less physically active.
Hairdressers Have High Amounts of Carcinogens
New research in the British Medical Journal finds hairdressers who frequently use hair dye on their clients or give them perms have higher amounts of carcinogens in their blood.
Autism Speaks Partnering with Google
The advocacy group Autism Speaks announced it is partnering with Google to develop the world's largest collection of Autism genomes.
Aiming High
A famed group of Air Force personnel who are making a difference. He tracked down one Eagle from an era gone by...
Motive Revealed In Opp Club Shooting
New developments are revealed in the investigation into a shooting at a club in Opp that left one man dead, several others hurt, and a family grieving.
