Bill Seeks to Increase Boating Fatality Penalties
The Alabama Legislature is trying to increase the penalties for alcohol-related boating deaths to the same as deaths caused by drunken car drivers.
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 says Don’t Play Winter Storm Blame Game
Gov. Robert Bentley says people shouldn't be playing the blame game for the epic ice storm that caught Birmingham off guard, stranding motorists on interstates and students in schools.
Troopers: Avoid Birmingham Area if Possible as Drivers Recover Vehicles
Across our area, things are beginning to thaw. That's true for much of Alabama, as the state starts to recover from the winter storm.
New Treatment for Kids With Peanut Allergies?
Up to 91 percent of children with peanut allergies were able to tolerate the equivalent of five peanuts after six months of oral immunotherapy.
Treating Anxiety in Youth
Less than half of children and young adults treated for anxiety achieve long-term relief according to a new study from Johns Hopkins.
Testosterone Therapy Could Lead to Heart Problems
A new study links the use of testosterone therapy to heart attacks in men under 65 with a history of cardiovascular disease.
Help Brought in for Stranded Birmingham Motorists
People in the Birmingham area are still recovering from what has been a nightmare for people who were left stranded at work, school and on the roadways
Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s Deputies Respond to Winter Storm Calls
Emergency Officials have been working around the clock to keep people safe. Sheriff's deputies have been responding to plenty of weather related calls.
Montgomery Roads Re-Open
In Montgomery, city and county roads have now been re-opened, but public safety officials say the roads aren't totally safe for travel.
Autauga, Elmore Counties Still Dealing With Ice, Snow on Roads
In Prattville, roads are open, but officials are asking you stay home, unless there's an emergency. Meanwhile, all roads remain closed in Elmore County.
