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

Bills on Pandemic Power, Virus Lawsuit Protection Advance

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Legislative committees advanced bills dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, including one to cut the power of the state health officer and another to extend liability protection to businesses. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7-4 to approve…

Ivey Q&A: Governor Discusses Gambling, Prisons and COVID-19

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama voters should be the ones who decide whether to expand casino offerings or create a state lottery, Gov. Kay Ivey said Wednesday as she vowed to not negotiate a compact with a federal Native American…

Warmer Today, Rain Returns Tonight

Today will be dry but an approaching cold front will cause clouds to increase through the day and highs surge into the mid 60s. The front will bring rain to the state…

Mother, Son Found Dead Inside Birmingham Home

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama police department is investigating a double slaying in Birmingham that left a woman and her son dead. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victims as 75-year-old Eula Mae Moore and 54-year-old Derrick Cornell…

What the Tech? What Is Reddit?

At 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, Dallas Mavericks' owner and business shark Mark Cuban answered questions on Reddit. Thousands of members of the sub reddit r/wallstreetbets asked their questions about GameStop, AMC…