Jamey Tucker

Consumer Technology Reporter

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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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New Site Honors First Black Student at Auburn University

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — A new site on the Auburn University campus honors the school’s first black student, Harold A. Franklin. The university and members of the Franklin family dedicated a marker and a brick courtyard during a ceremony on…

Carnival Cruises to Resume Alabama Operations March 5

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Nearly two years after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Carnival Cruise Lines is restarting operations in Mobile. Carnival said that all 22 of its U.S.-based ships will be back in operation by March 2022, with…

Tuscaloosa Mercedes Plant Donating 15 Vehicles to Schools

VANCE, Ala. (AP) — The Mercedes-Benz automotive plant in Tuscaloosa is donating 15 sport-utility test vehicles to Alabama schools for use in classroom training. Mercedes-Benz International, Inc. announced the donations to 13 high schools and two community colleges on Friday.…

Last In Math: Alabama Politicians Look for Ways to Close Gap

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — State elected officials are working on a math initiative in an effort to boost scores. Republican Sen. Arthur Orr is working on proposed legislation for lawmakers to consider in 2022. He said it would include hiring…