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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Ivey Q&A: Governor discusses gambling, prisons and COVID

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says she will not negotiate a compact with a federal Native American tribe unless voters approve expanded gambling. Ivey sat down with reporters Wednesday and said that state voters should have the…

Reward Offered in Car Theft at Brewbaker Motors

Brewbaker Motors is offering a $1,000 reward to help solve the theft of a vehicle from the dealership on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery. According to CrimeStoppers, on Sunday, January 17, surveillance video captured a white SUV driving onto the…

Gambling, virus bills before lawmakers in 2021

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers are beginning the 2021 regular session. Republican Sen. Del Marsh said Tuesday that he hopes to introduce his planned lottery and gambling bill as soon as possible. Marsh said he believes voters are "ready…

Warmer Days Ahead

WARMER WEDNESDAY: After the freezing start to the day, we will again see a day full of sunshine and it will be a bit warmer. Highs today will be in the mid…

Ivey Touts Prison Plan, Urges Transparent Gambling Debate

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says new leased prisons are the foundation of remaking the state's troubled corrections system. The Republican governor delivered her annual State of the State address on Tuesday - the opening day of…

Auburn falls to Georgia at home

AUBURN, Ala. -- — Ty Fagan scored 16 points shooting 7 for 10, Toumani Camara scored 15 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and Georgia held off Auburn in a 91-86 win on Tuesday night. Camara's layup with 2:11 left put…

Troy men beat Spring Hill, breaks record for Home start

TROY, Ala. -- For the First time in Troy's 27-year Division-I history, the Troy men's basketball team has started 6-0 at home. The sixth and final victory of that stretch was Tuesday's 90-73 victory at Trojan Arena over Spring Hill…