Jamey Tucker

Consumer Technology Reporter

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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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Articles

Wetumpka Police Searching for Cellphone Store Burglary

Wetumpka police are searching for a Burglary suspect for a Theft at a cell phone retail store. Wanted fugitive Tyler Mikhail Cleveland, 18, faces Theft of Property 2nd and Burglary 3rd charges. Police signed warrants against Cleveland on March 19.…

Governor Ivey Reveals Mask Signage for Businesses

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday revealed signage for business owners to encourage employees and patrons to wear a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The current health order mandating statewide mask wearing will end at 5 p.m. on…

Alabama Cities Resuming April Walking Tours after Shutdown

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — About two dozen cities and towns across Alabama are participating as the state tourism agency resumes a program to promote springtime walking tours. The program was canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. But the…

Study Looks at Black Participation in Clinical Trials

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A study being conducted in three Southern states is part of an effort to determine why more Black people aren’t involved in clinical trials involving lung cancer research. The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Augusta University…

Alabama Reviewing Medicaid Expansion Incentives

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Republicans might be cracking the door to Medicaid expansion. Several state leaders said they are reviewing details of the nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package that includes new financial incentives for the 12 states that…