Alabama Smoking Restrictions Die in Legislature
Legislation to ban smoking in many Alabama businesses has died.
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
Committee Approves Budget Without Teacher Bonus
A House committee has approved an education budget aimed at giving teachers more money for their health insurance instead of a raise or bonus.
Apartment Complex Groundbreaking Near Maxwell Air Force Base
New apartments will soon be built close to Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery.
Alabama at High Risk for Strokes
Juraldine Battle-Hodge is a local attorney and a stroke survivor. She says it was a normal day at work 2 years ago when she experienced something strange.
Alabama State Could Get Funding Restored
Alabama State University could soon see its funding restored by the legislative budget committee.
Bill for Marijuana Derivative Study Passes Senate
The Alabama Senate has approved legislation that would allow a marijuana derivative to be used to treat severe epileptic seizures.
Will City Councilmen Let Moratorium on Payday Loan Stores Expire?
The moratorium on payday loan stores has been in effect since last September. Next week city councilmen are supposed to vote on whether or not to let the moratorium expire.
Friend Of Taco Bell Murder Victim Speaks Out About Her Death
From Montgomery -- two Taco Bell employees face capital murder charges after police say they robbed and killed their nightshift manager. Now, a friend of the manager speaks to us exclusively about what happened and how he is coping.
Common Core Bill Sparks Heated Debate
There was a big crowd at the state house this morning to debate changes to education standards in Alabama. There's a bill that would let local school systems opt out of the common core standards up for debate.
Greenville Police Looking For Thief
Greenville Police are looking for a thief who stole from Walmart.
