NFL Owners Approve 17-Game Regular Season Starting This Year
The NFL is increasing the regular season to 17 games and reducing the preseason to three games. Team owners on Tuesday approved the 17th game, marking the first time in 43 years the…
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.
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NFL adds 17th game to season, shortens preseason
The NFL is increasing the regular season to 17 games and reducing the preseason to three games. Team owners on Tuesday approved the 17th game, marking the first time in 43 years the regular season has been increased. It went…
Baylor, Houston First Two Teams to Reach the Final Four
Baylor more than lived up to its top-seeded billing in the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament, pulling away from No. 3 Arkansas early and then again the second the game got uncomfortably close. Baylor won 81-72. The Bears booked a spot…
What the Tech? FTC Warns of Scam Involving COVID-19 Vaccine Surveys
As further proof that cyber-criminals will stop at nothing to scam you, the Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about emails offering rewards for information about the COVID-19 vaccine. The emails offer…
What the Tech? App of the Day: Bandcamp
One of the best things about smartphones is the ability to listen to music anywhere and everywhere. While Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, and Amazon Music are the most popular…
40 Years Ago: President Reagan Shot in Washington, DC
It was 40 years ago today, March 30,…
Ivey: Alabama Face Mask Mandate Will End April 9 Despite Biden Request
A spokeswoman for Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says the state's mask mandate will end April 9 despite the president's request for states to reinstate them. Ivey spokeswoman Gina Maiola said Monday that we are moving towards personal responsibility and not…
Rain/Storms Return; Frosty Friday Morning
RAIN/STORMS RETURN: Our winds become southerly today and moisture levels start to rise allowing clouds to increase ahead of an approaching cold front. A few showers and storms are possible across the…
Montgomery Public Schools Returning to Face to Face Learning Next Week
Students are officially returning to face to face learning on Monday, April 5th. Roughly 7,000 students have submitted paperwork stating that they will be returning to the classroom. Even though face to…
Montgomery Sheriff’s Department Locate Man on Gibson Hills Road, Launch Death Investigation
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Department is investigating a death. Authorities located a man in the 900 block Gibson Hills Drive in Montgomery County. Police say this happened Monday afternoon. As of now they don't think there was any foul play.…
