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.
It should come as no surprise that meditation and mindfulness apps were downloaded more than any category last year. People looking to cope with the pandemic, protests and the presidential election downloaded mental health apps just to relax, unwind and sleep.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places.
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is here! As part of its annual “coast-to-coast wienie roast,” the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be in Montgomery, Wetumpka, Prattville, and Milbrook from Thursday, May 13th until Sunday, May 16th. Fans can peek inside and…
How has your child adapted to the pandemic over the past year? Dr. Ulysses Davila with Jackson Hospital and Clinic says, “the stress of dealing with a pandemic presents itself in different ways for different age groups.” Lillian Lalo talks to Dr. Davila for more information.
GULFPORT, Miss. | Alabama State and Texas Southern found themselves in a pitcher’s duel until a timely hit and run put the Lady Hornets on the board and they held on for a 2-0 victory at the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Championship Tournament Wednesday afternoon. For more ASU Hornet News, visit AlabamaNews.Net!
Governor Ivey has announced the expansion of the COVID-19 vaccination eligibility. It now includes individuals age 12 and older, it is effective immediately. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in adolescents with…
Alabama News Network brought you live coverage of a news conference this morning as Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham and others updated the case of the father charged in the death of his newborn son, who had been reported missing.
Did you know the Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority offers mental health services for those in need of assistance? The Executive Director talks to CBS 42's Lillian Lalo about the services they provide for Mental Health Matters.
An Atlanta search for Andre Thomas, an alleged armed and dangerous fugitive has expanded to Alabama. According to CrimeStoppers, the search has now included Covington County. Police say Thomas could have relatives and…
Over the next four weeks, we will be rolling out various stories on the topic of mental health in our community. We are calling the series Mental Health Matters. Our second story is with Jackson Hospital's Dr. Miho Suga.
