Brain Injuries Can Have Lasting Effects
An Oxford study finds people who survive a traumatic brain injury are three times more likely to die before the age of 56.
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.
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2014 Distinguished Young Women Program Preps
48 of the most distinguished high school senior girls in the state have converged on Montgomery to showcase their interview, dance, and talent skills. It's for the 2014 Distinguished Young Women program, formerly known as Junior Miss.
Major Money Needed for Garrett Coliseum Renovations
It was last January that Montgomery city officials announced that Garrett Coliseum would undergo a complete renovation starting in 2015.
Montgomery Police Search For Armed Bank Robber
Montgomery Police say an armed robber walked through the doors at Compass Bank at the Normandale Centre shopping plaza, but how much money the he walked out with is still a mystery.
JCPenney to Close Store in Selma Mall
JCPenney says it will be closing its store in the Selma Mall, along with 32 other under performing stores across the country.
Autopsy Reveals Cause of Death for Montgomery Zoo Rhino
A full autopsy has been completed on Jeta, the Greater Indian Rhino that died at the Montgomery zoo and the final results indicate that she died of sand colic.
How Did MPS Select New Superintendent?
Montgomery Public Schools now has a full time superintendent. But how did the county school board go about selecting Margaret Allen for the job?
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.
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.
