Macon Co. Set to Open New Storm Shelter
It is storm season in Alabama, and people in Eastern Macon County can look forward to a new tornado shelter opening soon. The newest storm shelter in Macon Co. is located…
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.
Articles
Gas Prices Will Continue to Increase in the State of Alabama
There are many reasons for the recent price jump in gas, one major factor happens to be the demand itself. One year ago, COVID-19 hit the United States and everyone began staying…
What the Tech? How to Fix a Slow Computer
Why is your computer running so much slower than it did a few months or years ago? If you've noticed it's taking longer to start up or completing basic tasks,…
Alabama News Network’s Jerome Jones Named CrimeStoppers Reporter of the Year
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has recognized Alabama News…
What the Tech? Apple Prepares to Launch iOS 14.5
One of the most annoying things the past year is having to either remove our mask to unlock the phone or having to type in the passcode. It's especially frustrating when you're…
What the Tech? App of the Day: Marigold
It's been a tough year for everyone but sometimes a bad day is just as bad. If not worse. Whether it's the pressure at work, at home with the…
What the Tech? How to Avoid Online Romance Scams
2020 was not a good year for dating. Once the coronavirus pandemic began and people stayed in their homes 24/7, they began looking for love or companionship online. That made for a…
What the Tech? Useful Life Hacks
We are warned all the time about the dangers of computer hacks. It typically means bad guys hacking into your computer or device to steal information, data, or even your identity.…
Alabama women fall to 2-seed Maryland
SAN ANTONIO — Maryland and its offensive juggernaut are rolling fast and easy into the Sweet 16, getting 19 points from Angel Reese and overwhelming Alabama 100-64. The second-seeded Terrapins came into the women’s NCAA Tournament with the nation’s highest-scoring offense…
Montgomery Whitewater Project holding Information Workshop
If you work in construction or construction supply, the Montgomery Whitewater Project invites you to a virtual construction information workshop. The project manager…
