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.
Alabama is making it easier to hunt two animals that often stir up all kinds of problems for landowners, coyotes and feral hogs. The state wildlife agency says a new law signed by Gov. Kay Ivey allows hunters who purchase a license to kill the animals at night.
Banned sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson isn't on the Olympic roster released by USA Track and Field. The decision means the American's positive test for marijuana will cost her a chance at running on the relay team in Tokyo, in addition to her spot in the 100-meter individual race.
The Montgomery-based Equal Justice Initiative says it plans to open a new Legacy Museum in the fall, which will be in a new location with much more to see inside.
Friendship Mission, Inc. began in 1996 as a church and men’s homeless shelter in Montgomery County, Alabama. Pastor Vince Rosato and his wife Mary founded and operated the shelter until their retirement.
Montgomery Police Department reports that from July 4th at 6pm until 6am on July 5th, MPD responded to 486 service calls. MPD responded to 23 calls for shots fired, which is a 73% decrease (86 calls) from 2020. They responded to eight shopspotter calls. They were up four calls in 2021 compared to the four calls in 2020. The calls for fireworks were 144. This is a 47% decrease from 2020 as their were 270 calls. There were also six reports of damage to property from firearms.
Love Loud Montgomery is a compassion ministry part of the Montgomery Baptist Association formerly known as Forest Park Ministry Center. They focus on immediate needs to longer-term needs of their guests.…
A utility company that provides power in the Wiregrass community says it was hit by a ransomware attack that means customers temporarily can't access their account information.
The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics are shaping up as a TV-only event with few fans being allowed when they open in just over two weeks.
Retired Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has been training to run the 800 meters for a promotional event. He's riding his Peloton bike and running lap after lap. But the 34-year-old world record-holder insisted he isn't leaving the door open for a comeback. Those days are over.
The Montgomery Police Department is seeking the identity of two suspects in a Theft of Property investigation.Â
