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.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama is expanding who is eligible to receive immunizations against COVID-19 but health officials cautioned there's still not enough vaccine for everyone who qualifies for a shot. Beginning Monday, everyone 65 and older; educators; grocery store…
This Monday a mass coronavirus vaccination clinic will open in Montgomery. The clinic is located at the old Montgomery Mall Locations 3003 E. South Boulevard. Vaccinations are open to group 1A and 1B, which includes healthcare workers, first responders, teachers,…
Auburn University is fully resuming on-campus operations that were disrupted by the coronavirus last year. All optional remote instruction will end on Sunday. And most employees who've been working on a virtual basis will return to campus on Monday. The…
The human loss from the pandemic will not be reflected in the U.S. population count used for divvying up congressional seats among the states. That could save a congressional seat for New York but cost Alabama one. The pandemic's start…
State troopers say a teenager from Tallassee has been killed in a wreck in Elmore County. The wreck happened just before 9 p.m. last night on Upper River Road about five miles north of Tallassee. Investigators say the teen was…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Richard C. Shelby of Alabama has indicated to some confidantes that he doesn't intend to run for reelection next year. Some…
This is an update to a story that Alabama News Network first brought you Thursday night: Selma police have now identified the victim in the city's first murder case of 2021. Police…
For many fans, the game isn't the best part of Super Bowl Sunday. It's the party. Maybe you've always gotten together with the same friends to watch the big game.…
If you're having trouble falling asleep, you're not alone. A new study shows 4 in 10 people are up all night due to "next day anxiety", or fearing the uncertainty of what…
Super Bowl LV will be on CBS 8! This year's game features the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. This makes the Super Bowl a home game for the Bucs.…
