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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Update: Butler County Man Reported Missing has been found

UPDATE: 10:20 pm According to Crimestoppers, Morris Willis Lee has been located.  The didn't release any other details except that Lee has been found.   --------------------------------------------- Butler County authorities are searching for a missing senior. Morris Willis Lee was reported…

Should MPS Students Return After Thanksgiving Break?

In Tuesday's school board meeting, MPS Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore suggested that students return from Thanksgiving break on Dec. 7. Several parents and teachers disagree with Moore and believe students shouldn't…

MPS Officials Say 15,000 Laptops Are On The Way

After waiting seven months, MPS officials say they have received good news about the 15,000 laptops they ordered. In April, the laptops were ordered once students began learning virtually. Though, whenever MPS…

Montgomery Co. Commission Swears-In Familiar Faces

The Montgomery County Commission held its Organizational meeting where the elected Commissioners took the oath of office. The same five previous Commissioners were sworn-in after running unopposed in the general election. The…

ALEA: Beware of Fake License Renewal Sites

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama law enforcement officials are cautioning everyone to beware of scams when they renew their drivers license online. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said Tuesday some third-party websites are charging people extra fees to renew…

Hospitalizations and Deaths from COVID-19 Rise in Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The number of people in Alabama hospitals with COVID-19 is creeping upward as health officials expressed concern about the trajectory of the pandemic headed into the flu and holiday season. State Health Officer Scott Harris said…

Wet Wednesday; Eta Shifts to the East

FRONT ON THE WAY: A cold front will be approaching the state today, and we are expecting widespread showers with embedded storms through the day as the front moves through the state,…

Experts Predict Gas Prices to Remain Stable

Gas prices in Montgomery have been trending downward lately and experts predict they will stay that way. The people over at the popular app and website Gasbuddy say coronavirus is directly responsible for the stable prices. "Prices have been remarkably…

Alabama vs LSU has been Postponed

The Alabama at LSU game on Saturday, November 14, has been postponed due to a combination of positive tests, contact tracing and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the LSU program, consistent with Southeastern Conference COVID-19 management requirements. “While it is…