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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
Omicron Cases of Covid 19 Are On The Rise at The Start Of The New Year
Dr. Harris says that there are over 29 hundred inpatients around the state of Alabama and that hospitalizations have now surpassed peak numbers from the delta and other variants last year. The number of positive Covid 19 cases in the state are also the highest they have ever been.
Accuracy of Free At-Home COVID Tests
As of January 15th, free at-home COVID tests are available to order! And if you haven't already order these tests... you can. The tests are limited to 4 per household with…
UPDATE: Court Blocks Execution of Man Convicted in Dallas County Killing
A federal appeals court has blocked the state of Alabama from executing an inmate who was convicted of killing a man in Dallas County in 1996.
Federal Coronavirus Fund Spending Plan Moves Forward
The Alabama Legislature is holding a special session to allocate the spending of $770 million in American Rescue Plan funds.
What the Tech? How Much Internet Speed Do You Really Need?
It isn't that easy to figure out how fast your internet needs to be because there are a lot of factors.
UPDATE: Arrest Made in Man’s Shooting Death on Alabama River Parkway
Montgomery police say they have made an arrest in a man's shooting death on Alabama River Parkway.
Two Opp Men Killed in Crenshaw County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say two men from Opp have been killed in a single-vehicle crash.
UPDATE: Statement from Elmore County Schools on Arrest of Teacher/Coach
Elmore County Schools has released a statement about the arrest of a teacher/coach at Holtville High School.
AP sources: Justice Breyer to retire; Biden to fill vacancy
Breyer has been a pragmatic force on a court that has grown increasingly conservative in recent years, trying to forge majorities with more moderate justices right and left of center.
