What the Tech? Give College Graduates a Tech Gift
I don't envy this year's graduating class. It's rarely easy, simple, or quick to land that first job out of college but this year and the last are historically…
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.
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B Positive “A Cute Asphyxiation”- TONIGHT at 8:30PM
Drew and Gina struggle in their new relationships + Norma plans a trip to Italy with Gina. Watch a new episode of B Positive TONIGHT at 9:30/8:30c on your local CBS 8!
Greenville ‘Purple Cow’ Robbery Suspect in Custody
The Greenville Police Department says an armed robbery suspect has been identified and is in custody. On Monday, April 26. The Purple Cow gas station on 1007 Fort Dale Road in Greenville was…
State Weighs Pause in 3rd Grade Promotion Reading Test
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - After COVID-19 disrupted two years, Alabama lawmakers are weighing a pause in an upcoming state requirement for third-graders to pass a reading assessment before moving up to the fourth grade. The requirement is set to begin…
Another Very Warm Day; Some Showers Return Tonight
TODAY/TOMORROW: Clouds will increase later today across the state as a frontal boundary approaches the state overnight tonight. Today will remain dry and very warm with highs again well into the 80s.…
Marche Johnson Wins Montgomery City Council District 3 Special Election
Marche Johnson is now the newest member of the Montgomery City Council. Johnson won the special election runoff for the District 3 seat Tuesday. She replaces Tracy Larkin who held the seat…
Teen Sentenced for Crash that Killed Rod and Paula Bramblett in Auburn
A judge has sentenced a teenager for the 2019 crash that killed Auburn University sports announcer Rod Bramblett, who was known as "The Voice of the Auburn Tigers", and his wife Paula. The sentence for 18-year-old Johnston Taylor was not…
Alabama Removing Anti-Gay Language from Sex Education Law
Alabama will remove anti-gay language from the state's sex education law. For decades, the law said students should be taught that homosexuality is both socially unacceptable and illegal. Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a bill sponsored by Rep. Laura Hall…
DA Daryl Bailey: Arrest Made in 2019 Montgomery Cold Case Murder
On Wednesday, April 28, Montgomery County District Daryl Bailey announced an arrest in a 2019 cold case homicide. Montgomery County authorities charged Si'Keris Miles, 21, with the 2019 shooting death of La'Quintin Brown. Police say on July 25, 2019, Brown…
Attempted Murder Warrant Signed Against Prattville Man in Connection Reeltown Shooting
The Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department is conducting an Attempted Murder investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, April 26, on Frog Hollow Road in Reeltown. According to police, a 23-year-old from Tallassee suffered a single gunshot wound. An ambulance took him…
