What the Tech? App of the Day: Swimply
Swimply pairs people who own backyard swimming pools with people who wish they had a backyard swimming pool.
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
Funeral Arrangements for State Rep. Thad McClammy of Montgomery
Funeral arrangements for State Rep. Thad McClammy (D-Montgomery) have been announced. McClammy died Saturday afternoon of natural causes at the age of 78.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Renames Rehearsal Halls After Two Longtime Actors
Two longtime actors with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival are being honored in a big way. ASF announced on Wednesday that Rehearsal Hall A and Rehearsal Hall B will be renamed after Philip Pleasants…
President Biden Suggests Companies Require Employees To Be Vaccinated
As the FDA gave the Pfizer vaccine it's full and final approval, President Biden called on many who've waited to go get vaccinated. "The moment you’ve been waiting for is here, and it’s…
Montgomery Man in Custody for the Death of 18-Month-Old
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the death of 18-month old Collier Wilkerson. On Monday, August 23 at 2:15 MPD was called to a Montgomery hospital regarding a report of a deceased child. It was determined by a forensic examination…
Alabama Poison Control Fields More Calls About Ivermectin
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A poison control hotline in Alabama is fielding increased calls about possible ivermectin poisoning, an animal dewormer that doctors are warning people not to try as a home remedy for COVID-19. The Alabama Poison Information Center at Children’s…
Routine August Heat and Humidity
REST OF THE WEEK: Today, the upper ridge remains in place, but rain chances will increase some as a wave of energy moves along the Northern Gulf Coast. We increase our rain…
Selma Enacts Mask Mandate
Mayor James Perkins says the number of COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the city and it's time to go on the offensive against the spread of the virus.
NEW AUG 27: “Secret Celebrity Renovation”
The one & only Emmitt Smith renovates the humble home he grew up in for his father on an emotional new episode. Watch the new Secret Celebrity Renovation Friday, Aug 27 on your local CBS 8!
Pay It Forward: Bessie Lucas of Millbrook
Our Pay It Forward honoree this week is Bessie Lucas from Millbrook. She is a frontline healthcare worker and has persevered through her own struggles to help others.
