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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On Your Side Consumer Alert: An Alabama seafood company is recalling 1-pound packages of crabmeat because federal inspectors found listeria bacteria on cooking equipment and in the cooking room.
Alabama state offices will be closed Monday for a holiday marking the birthday of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.
While it was a relatively hot weekend, temperatures will be HOT this week! Mid 90s are possible by the middle of the week. However, higher rain chances and some heat relief is possible by the end of the week. #alwx
The ASU Hornets had led 2-1 in the third inning.
It's been a very warm start to our weekend, with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s. Rain chances will stay minimal throughout the week, but temperatures will be on the rise. #alwx
Mike Durant, the “Black Hawk Down” pilot who finished third in Alabama's Republican Senate primary, said he will not make an endorsement in the upcoming runoff.
Auburn (38-19) advances to play Florida State in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
Alabama State (34-24) will now play an elimination game Saturday.
The goal is to have participants hear first hand stories from the Civil Rights Movement, as well as, have the opportunity to hear from Civil Rights leaders throughout the experience.
The Office of Violence Prevention wants residents to wear orange in the month of June to help spread awareness about the rise in gun violence.
