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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
Lawmakers facing off with GameStop saga’s key players
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Financial Services Committee holds a hearing Thursday following January's GameStop saga during which shares soared 1,600% before falling back to Earth. The episode has been portrayed as…
$1,000 Reward Offered in Brundidge Convenience Store Armed Robbery
The Pike County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking the identity of two males wanted for Armed Robbery. On January 25, around 6:45 am, two unknown males driving a 2016 to 2018 black Kia Forte drove onto the parking lot of…
Montgomery Biscuits, American Red Cross Team Up for Blood Drive
On Wednesday, February 17, the Montgomery Biscuits teamed up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive. Despite cold temperatures along with the COVID-19 pandemic, many people in the…
Two Men Charged with Capital Murder in Auburn Teen’s Death
On February 17, around 9:21 am, Marcus Okeef Wigley, 35, of Auburn was apprehended in the 1200 block of Amy Court in Auburn by members of the United States Marshal Service, Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Auburn Police Division. Wigley…
What the Tech? Should You Lie on the Internet?
Teenagers have been lying about their age for generations. Younger kids are lying about their birth date now more than ever as they lie to get an account on TikTok,…
What the Tech? How to Protect Your Smartphone in Cold Weather
If I hear one more person complain about the cold weather. Seriously, I've been complaining too. Whenever I leave the house I have to remember a hat, gloves, and boots. Then I…
What the Tech? App of the Day: Forest
Smartphones are incredibly helpful, but they're often a distraction from getting things done. How many times have you sat down to read a book, worked on a project, or…
