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Jamey Tucker
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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Pandemic Causing People to Have Different New Year’s Resolutions
Remember those early-quarantine resolutions? Those of us lucky enough to have down time imagined tackling big projects and learning new skills. Often those things didn't get done because, well, 2020. Experts say that's to be expected. When life is difficult,…
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Is Short of Fundraising Goal
The Salvation Army of Montgomery says it will extend the Red Kettle Campaign through the end of the year because it is short of its fundraising goal. The campaign usually ends on Christmas…
Four Teams Sacrifice to Make the CFB Playoffs
To play through a pandemic, college football players had to sacrifice much of their lives away from the game and endure constant stress of knowing the next test could be the one that derails a season. To reach the playoff,…
Former Marine Joins Troy Football After Serving 7 Years
From the Marine Corps to being a part of Troy football's highest-rated signing class in program history, Kyran Griffin-Isom turned his dreams into reality. The former U.S. Marine spent seven years serving in…
Couple Charged with Murder after Strip Club Parking Lot Shootout
LAGRANGE, Ga. (AP) - An Alexander City couple are charged with murder after a parking lot shootout at a Georgia strip club that left the man's brother dead and others injured. Police say that guards were forcing 53-year-old Johnny Perkins…
Very Mild Days Ahead; Potential Severe Weather Thursday Night
MILD FINAL DAYS OF 2020: We are seeing more sun than clouds today, with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Looking for increasing clouds Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night ahead of…
House Votes to Increase COVID-19 Relief Checks from $600 to $2,000
The House has voted to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting President Donald Trump's demand for bigger payments and sending the bill to the GOP-controlled Senate, where the outcome is uncertain. Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional…
VA Home Residents Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine Tuesday
Residents at Alabama's four state veterans homes will receive COVID-19 vaccinations starting Tuesday. Alabama's vaccine plan has prioritized frontline medical workers and residents and employees of long-term care facilities for the first doses. The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs said…
Alabama Leads the Nation with 8 All-American Selections
Heisman Trophy finalists Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith have been selected to The Associated Press All-America team. They lead a contingent of five Alabama players on the first-team offense. Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris, tackle Alex Leatherwood and center…
