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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Articles

Typical August Pattern Setting In; Hot and Stormy!

After Tropical Storm Fred moved through the area, we are starting to lock back into a pattern of high temperatures and afternoon storms. The tropics are currently active, but none currently pose a threat to the United States. Heat indices the next few days could easily soar over 100.

Hot August Weather Ahead

Fairly routine weather across Alabama for the rest of this week as each day will feature a mix of sun and clouds, and scattered, to perhaps numerous showers and thunderstorms, most active…

State Wants 3 Years in Jail for Ousted Alabama Sheriff

ATHENS, Ala. (AP) — Alabama prosecutors say a longtime sheriff removed from office after being convicted of theft and ethics violations should spend three years in jail. The state attorney general's office says Former Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely also…

UAB Health Mandates Shots as Events Canceled, Masks Ordered

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A major Alabama employer says it will require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System announced that both employees and others working in its hospitals and clinics must be…