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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Two juveniles have been arrested and facing multiple charges after a gun went off Thursday inside a West Alabama high school. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson it happened around…
The Tuskegee Police Department has opened a death investigation after human remains were found Thursday. Tuskegee Police Sgt. Darrius Allen-Jones said the human remains were discovered in the area of Alabama Avenue and Avenue B. The identity of the victim…
An Alabama World War II and Korean War Veteran got the opportunity to celebrate his 97th birthday in a special way. The City of Millbrook and the American Red Cross celebrated Dr.…
Andalusia Police are asking for the public's help in the search for a missing man. 78-year-old Billy J. Jordan left his home Wednesday night and has not been seen since. Police say he was driving a grey 2006 Toyota Tundra.…
The Television series 'Hometown Takeover' is a show that features a town that Ben and Erin Napier choose to renovate. Wetumpka was chosen out of 2,600 towns to be features on the…
Downtown Wetumpka hosted a Community Market, Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event kicks off the first “Linger Longer” weekend. The weekend also includes an Art Walk that will take…
The state’s largest wellness program, Scale Back Alabama, will start Monday, April 5. This year’s program is entirely new and allows participants to scale back in their own way. Registration is open to all who live or work in Alabama…
A divided legislative committee has advanced a bill to repeal Alabama's habitual offender law that mandates longer sentences for repeat offenders. The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved the bill on a 9-5 vote. The bill by Rep. Chris England…
Wetumpka will soon get a new seafood restaurant. Wharf Casual Seafood has purchased the Shoney’s restaurant property on U.S. Highway 231 and will begin converting it into its latest location. Wharf Casual Seafood…
