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.
Our Thursday is starting off cloudy and chilly with a few showers. Through today, the sky will clear and we will see plenty of sunshine, warming us to near 70°. Tonight, expect a clear and chilly night with upper 40s.
The annual Montgomery half marathon and 5k race will begin Saturday, March 12th at 7 am. The race is expected to resemble a pre-pandemic race with participants starting the race with a gun shot. In 2020 the race was one of the first large scale events in the city of Montgomery to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Â
Lottery and Gaming once again moving through the Alabama State House
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is now offering a $1,000 reward to help solve the stabbing death of a woman in Dallas County.
The National Weather Service reports tornado damage in Barbour County from the storms that passed through Central and South Alabama overnight.
Faulkner University has announced its new president.
Alabama State University has announced that men's basketball coach Mo Williams has resigned.
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department says a man has been charged with arson in the second degree.
Alabama State Rep. David Wheeler (R-Vestavia Hills) has died at the age of 72.
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that's left a man with life-threatening injuries.
