Jamey Tucker

Consumer Technology Reporter

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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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Articles

Get Ready for Super Bowl LV on CBS 8!

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.…

Next Phase of Coronavirus Vaccinations Begins Monday, Feb. 8

Alabama is moving forward to phase 1-B of Coronavirus vaccinations. Phase 1-B includes teachers and educators. ADPH has set up 8 mass vaccination clinics across the state to speed up vaccinations. No appointment is needed for the clinics, and each…

Lawmakers Fast-Track COVID-19 Bills, Liability Protection

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers on Thursday fast-tracked a pair of pandemic bills — one to exempt coronavirus relief payments from state income tax and another to shield businesses, health care providers, and others from virus-related lawsuits. Alabama Gov.…

Rain Has Returned

A cold front brought rain back to the state overnight, and it continues for the southern half of the state to start our Friday. Rain amounts have been less than 1/2 inch.…

Selma PD Investigates City’s First Murder of the Year

The Selma Police Department is working the city's first murder of 2021. According to Chief Kenta Fulford, a man was shot at about 6 p.m. Thursday. The shooting happened at the corner of Medical Center Parkway and Oak street in…

Pay It Forward: Thomas Cregar of Valley Grande

  Thomas Cregar lives in Valley Grande and delivers drinks for Pepsi. His stepdaughter says his hard work and positive attitude inspired her to nominate him for the award. Here's how he's…

Arrest Made in December 2020 Murder of Montgomery Woman

Montgomery police have charged a man with the death of 23-year-old Stephanie Hale. Police charged Stevie Coleman, 21, of Montgomery with Felony Murder in Hale's death. On Thursday, December 17, 2020 around 3pm, Montgomery police responded to the 5600 block…