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.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is extending a ban on housing foreclosures to June 30 to help homeowners struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. The moratorium on foreclosures of federally guaranteed mortgages had…
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...SNOW: ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF UP TO ONE HALF INCH. * WHERE...PORTIONS OF CENTRAL, EAST CENTRAL, NORTHEAST, SOUTHEAST AND WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA. * WHEN...UNTIL NOON CST TODAY. * IMPACTS...PLAN ON…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Mardi Gras — or Fat Tuesday — has arrived in New Orleans. But officials in the tourism-dependent city aren't hoping for big crowds during the coronavirus pandemic. All…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Researchers at the University of Alabama are working on affordable robots that police could use to communicate with each other or with crime suspects or the public. A National Science Foundation grant is funding the work…
A HARD FREEZE WARNING is in effect until 11AM for Central Alabama and until 9AM for South Alabama as temperatures are in the teens and 20s this morning, with wind chills in…
The Prattville Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing senior citizen. Police say 86-year-old Joseph Barber may be living with a condition that may impair his judgement. Barber was last seen in the 200 block…
Dallas County Sheriff's deputies want to find a suspected armed robber. On Saturday, February 13, at approximately 8:25 a.m., deputies were called to the 44800 block of U.S. Highway 80 East to respond to a panic alarm at a…
Alabama News Network is tracking closings and cancellations due to the winter weather threat and the expectations of a hard freeze tonight that could lead to icy spots on the road Tuesday. We will be updating this list. SCHOOLS: Alabama…
Senior living facilities and nursing homes across the country are experiencing a nursing shortage since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Capitol Hill Healthcare in Montgomery is looking to hire long-term care nurses. The facility has opportunities for licensed practical nurses, certified…
UPDATE: Tuskegee Police say an 18-year-old is being charged with capital murder after a 4-year-old boy who was shot over the weekend died of his injuries. Police have arrested Joshua Washington, who had originally been charged with attempted murder and…
