What the Tech? Time to Treat Your Devices to Spring Cleaning
Spring is here (almost) and the time to spring forward is just about a week away. If you're the type of person who sees this as an opportunity to clean 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.
You can follow Jamey and submit story ideas and questions on X at @jameytucker.
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LEAD Academy Resuming Traditional In-Person Learning on March 29
LEAD Academy, Montgomery’s first approved public charter school, has announced they will resume traditional in-person learning on March 29, the Monday following Spring Break. A virtual offering will no longer be offered from that point forward and all students will…
Suspect Charged in Millbrook Robbery-Homicide
The Millbrook Police Department has made an arrest in a deadly shooting. Ki-Juan Wyatt, 25, of Prattville is charged with murder in the death of 27-year-old Lewis Lucas. On Thursday, March 4,…
Truck Fire Shuts Down I-85 South in Shorter Friday Morning
According to the Shorter Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page, I-85 South from exit 22 to exit 16 is shut down due to a truck fire. State Troopers say 85 southbound traffic is being rerouted to U.S Highway 80. Once…
Resisting Pressure, Governor Ivey Extends Mask Order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has faced political pressure and angry constituents over her state’s mask order during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the 76-year-old governor of the deeply red state has resisted calls to drop the requirement…
Lottery, Casino Vote Ahead in Alabama Legislature
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A state senator said Alabama lawmakers are headed to a vote on a lottery and casino bill. Republican Sen. Del Marsh of Anniston said he expects his bill will come to the Senate floor Tuesday. It…
Quiet March Weather…
FOR OUR FRIDAY: The weather stays dry for today, but clouds will increase by the afternoon ahead of a disturbance that could squeeze out some light rain across portions of Alabama overnight.…
Millbrook Police Investigate Deadly Shooting
A man is dead following a shooting today in Millbrook. Authorities say 27-year-old Lewis Lucas was found shot in the 41-hundred block of Abrams drive. Lucas was taken to a hospital where he later died. Millbrook police are investigating the…
One Place Family Justice Center held Press Conference to Discuss How Cases Rise During COVID
One Place Family Justice Center held a press conference today to discuss the increase in domestic violence during the pandemic. Domestic violence has always been a serious problem nationwide, with…
Residents React to Gov. Ivey’s Mask Mandate Announcement
As Governor Kay Ivey plans to extend the mask mandate one last time, through April 9, several residents gave their opinions to this announcement. For many River Region residents, seeing Texas and Mississippi…
