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
MARCH ’21: The King’s Canvas
The King’s Canvas is a non-profit studio and gallery in west Montgomery, Alabama, founded in 2017 by Kevin King. The King’s Canvas focuses on providing creative space and resources for underexposed and underdeveloped local artists while also contributing to the…
“Women in Blue” Join the Fight Against Colon Cancer
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, which is the 2nd leading cause of cancer for men and women. Alabama News Network's Ellis Eskew is one of 18 women from various industries who is taking part in the "Women in Blue"…
Carver-Montgomery Lady Wolverines Advance to the 6A Championship Game
Carver-Montgomery High School’s Wolverines fell Chelsea behind 10-8 after one quarter Monday at Bartow Arena in the AHSAA Class 6A girls’ state tournament semifinals, but the team didn’t panic. The Wolverines (16-4) turned up the defensive pressure and steadily took…
Officials Encourage People to Vote in Tuesday’s Special Election for Alabama Senate District 26
On Tuesday, Montgomery County voters will vote in the Alabama Senate District 26 special election between current rep. Kirk Hatcher and William Green. Montgomery co. probate Judge JC Love says back in November…
Gadsden Career Center Hosting Job Fair to Fill Hundreds of Jobs
The Gadsden Career Center is hosting a Spring Job Fair Thursday, March 11 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at The Venue at Coosa Landing located at 201 George Wallace Drive in Gadsden. The fair will host 50 employers representing hundreds of jobs. To date, the employers registered are: ADPH/Etowah Home Health Alatrade America's Thrift Stores Army Medical Recruiting BAE Systems Belflex Staffing Buffalo Rock…
President Biden: Workers in Alabama Have Right to Unionize without Fear
President Joe Biden said workers in Alabama and across the country have the right to join a union without intimidation from their companies. His comments come as Amazon workers in the state are voting on whether they should unionize. https://twitter.com/POTUS/status/1366191901196644354?s=20…
Suspects Wanted in Burglary, Theft of Property Investigation at Montgomery Storage Unit
The Montgomery Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects. Surveillance cameras captured suspects in the commission of Burglary and Theft of Property at a storage unit. The storage unit is located in the 3300 block of…
Rural or Urban Areas? Which Are Prioritized in Vaccine Distribution?
Questions about how a limited supply of vaccine should be distributed have now found a new focus in rural America. As the unprecedented campaign to inoculate the most vulnerable Americans continues, those in some rural areas say they are getting…
Alabama Slips to No. 8 Latest AP Polls
The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 28, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking…
