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

On Your Side Consumer Alert: Apple Warns of Security Flaws

Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to update their devices to fix security flaws that might have been "actively exploited" by hackers. Apple made the software upgrades available Tuesday, adding a rare note suggesting it was a serious threat.…

Woman Injured in Arbor Station Apartment Shooting Dies

Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation after a woman died from her injuries suffered in a shooting. On Tuesday, January 26, around 2:19 pm, Montgomery police and medics responded to a call of a person shot. The shooting occurred…

Governor Ivey Announces Alabama Family Central Website

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the Alabama Family Central website, a free, comprehensive, easy-to-use website with mobile access that offers parents and caregivers, families, and teachers a one-stop connection to programs and services in Alabama. Programs, tools and information on child care, education, family services…

Mississippi man held in shooting of Alabama police officer

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A Mississippi man is charged in a shooting that injured an Alabama police officer. Authorities say 19-year-old Devonte Lavon Farmer is being held on attempted murder charges in the confrontation, which occurred at an apartment complex…

Tornado leaves path of destruction in Alabama, killing 1

FULTONDALE, Ala. (AP) — A terrifying nighttime tornado that blasted through suburban Birmingham, trapping families in the remnants of shattered homes and killing a teenager sheltering in his basement, left a trail of destruction Tuesday that stunned even longtime…

Reward Offered for Information in 2014 Cold Case Death

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - It's been more than six years since 21-year-old Brandon Harris died in the breezeway of an apartment complex in Montgomery. Harris walked out of his apartment on Oct. 27, 2014, to talk with someone who pulled…