What the Tech? “Spring Forward” and Change Your Passwords
We are often told that when we "spring forward" or "fall back" for the time change, it's a good time to change the batteries in our smoke detectors. It's also a good…
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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What the Tech? Is an Amazon Prime Subscription Worth It?
Some Amazon Prime subscribers may not be getting their money's worth from the $119 a year subscription. When Amazon Prime debuted 16 years ago and cost $79. At the time, the most…
Biden signs $1.9T relief bill before speech to nation
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden has…
City of Selma to Honor Life of Dr. Frederick D. Reese
The City of Selma plans to honor the memory of civil rights leader Dr. Frederick D. Reese with several events on Monday, March 15. The Selma City Council has declared March 21 as F.D. Reese Day each year. Reese, who…
Former Barbour County Sheriff Indicted on Ethics Charges
A former Barbour County sheriff has been indicted on charges of using his office for personal gain. Court records filed Wednesday show former Sheriff Leroy Upshaw is facing two felony charges. Upshaw left office in January 2019 after losing a…
Montgomery Police Launch Homicide Investigation after Man’s Body Found
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of a man's body this morning. Police say they found the body of 49-year-old Ronald Ford of Montgomery in the area of Old Selma Road and Birmingham Highway. They responded…
President Biden Signs $1.9T relief bill before speech to nation
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe…
1 of 3 surviving Tuskegee Airmen in Arizona dies at 95
PHOENIX (AP) - One of three surviving members in Arizona…
Ex-judges, others urge retrial for Alabama death row inmate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former judges and prosecutors are joining those seeking a new trial for a death row inmate in Alabama. Former Alabama Chief Justice Drayton Nabers, former state Attorney General Bill Baxley, and several former judges and prosecutors…
Justice Sues Mobile County Sheriff Over Sexual Harassment
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — The Justice Department has sued the Mobile County Sheriff's Office over claims it ignored claims of female jailers who say they are being sexually harassed by male prisoners. The suit filed Wednesday in Mobile says female…
