Overcrowding Creates Need For Jail Addition
Overcrowding is becoming an issue at the Covington County Jail. One that the county commission has plans to fix.
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
Women Over 50 Should Be Screened for Cervical Cancer
New research shows screening women for cervical cancer past age 50 saves lives.
Hitting the Gym Can Prevent Diabetes in Women
A new study finds weight training and aerobic exercise can help women prevent diabetes.
Antidepressants May Be Putting Unborn Babies at Risk
Expectant mothers who take antidepressants may be jeopardizing the health of their unborn babies.
House Speaker Mike Hubbard Previews 2014 Legislative Session
House Speaker Mike Hubbard appeared Live on Alabama News Network at 6:00 to preview what he expects will happen in the 2014 legislative session.
Montgomery Public School Board Elects Margaret Allen As New Superintendent
It didn't take long for the board members to make the decision, in fact it was all over with in less than 10 minutes. Margaret Allen had been Interim Superintendent and now she has the job permanently.
Lawmakers React to State of the State, Governor’s Stance on Medicaid
Governor Robert Bentley gave his annual State of the State address. The governor took a lot of time to talk about how he thinks Medicaid and Obamacare are hurting Alabama.
Mixed Reaction to Allen being Named Montgomery Public Schools Supt.
Montgomery Public School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to accept interim superintendent Margaret Allen as the permanent superintendent.
Nearly $27,000 Meth Lab Bust in Covington Co.
An Investigation into out of state burglary charges lead authorities in Covington County to make a major meth lab bust.
New Legislative Session Officially Kicks Off
Lawmakers from across the state returned to the capital city today to kick off the 2014 legislative session.
