What the Tech? The True Cost of TV Streaming Services
Bad news for cord-cutters who left cable or satellite to save money: costs for some of the more popular streaming services are going up. Netflix increased prices about two weeks ago. Hulu…
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.
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Body Found on Gillespie Drive, Montgomery Police Launch Homicide Investigation
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a Homicide Investigation following the November 18 death of Shai Hudson, 46, of Montgomery. On Wednesday, November 18, around 6:34 p.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1800 block of Gillespie Drive in…
Five Arrested in Two Separate Drug Raids in Dadeville
On November 17, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and Dadeville Police Department executed a search warrant at a home on Stone Road in Dadeville. Investigators received tips that drugs were being sold from this location.…
#1 Alabama Returns to the Field Saturday After Two Off Weeks
No. 1 Alabama is returning to the field after an unexpected 21-day break. The Crimson Tide hosts Kentucky after a scheduled open date and another one created by LSU's COVID-19 problems. The Wildcats are coming off a win over Vanderbilt.…
Not Just COVID: Nursing Home Neglect Deaths Surge in Shadows
As more than 97,000 of America's long-term care residents have died in the coronavirus pandemic, advocates for the elderly say a tandem wave of death separate from the virus has quietly claimed tens of thousands more, often because overburdened workers…
Singer Bobby Brown’s Son Found Dead at Los Angeles Home
LOS ANGELES - The son of singer Bobby Brown was found dead at a Los Angeles home. He was 28 years old. According to The Los Angles Times, officers were responding to a medical emergency when they found Bobby Brown…
Update: Andalusia Police Identifies Victim of Monday Night Shooting
The Andalusia Police Department has released the identity of the victim in an ongoing investigation into a Monday night murder. According to ADP's Facebook page, Capt. Jamey Wismer said officers were called to a George Street residence at about 9:30…
Alabama Man Convicted of Killing Ex-Wife After Divorce
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) - A north Alabama man has been convicted of killing his ex-wife shortly after their divorce became final. News outlets report that a Morgan County jury convicted Roger Dale Stevens of capital murder Wednesday. He was accused…
Georgia to Release Report on Presidential Race Hand Tally
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia election officials expect to release a report Thursday on a hand tally of the presidential race. They have repeatedly said they expect it to affirm Democrat Joe Biden's narrow…
Sunshine and Blue Sky
Another cold start to the day with widespread 30s and 40s, but our flow begins to switch from the east-southeast today, so temperatures will begin to moderate for today. Highs around 70°…
