What the Tech? Better Ways to Return Items to Amazon
Prime Day 2020 was another big success and while Amazon has not released any numbers of overall sales, the company did announce the 48-hour sales event was big for small and medium…
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.
Articles
What the Tech? Can an iPad Replace a Laptop?
I'm often asked if an iPad can replace a laptop. Apple's been saying it can since Steve Jobs introduced the first iPad 10 years ago. It's never lived up to that…
Wetumpka Elementary Renames Building After Educational Figure
Elmore County school officials honored the late Welton B. Doby by renaming their activity center after him on Friday, Oct. 23. This comes 50 years after integration of Alabama schools made officials…
$37 Million in Federal Grants Awarded to Alabama for Rural High-Speed Internet
If you live in one of the more remote locations of Alabama high-speed internet access may be available soon. On Thursday the USDA announced they would be investing $37 Million in high speed broadband in rural Alabama. The $37 Million…
President Trump and Joe Biden Squared Off One Last Time Before The 2020 Election
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - It…
Alabama National Fair Raises Money for Local Charities
The Alabama National Fair wrapped up on Sunday, Oct. 18, with a successful turnout despite the pandemic and mother nature. Things looked a little different this year, with no indoor activities, vendors, less…
Pike Road Partners with Life South to Save Lives in the River Region
The Town of Pike Road partnered with LifeSouth for a community blood drive in honor of the town's founders' week. LifeSouth officials say the river region is in emergency need of blood…
“Bold, Beautiful and Beyond Cancer” Wig Giveaway
Women suffering from health-related hair loss can get a complimentary wig this weekend. Montgomery city councilman Oronde Mitchell, the  American Cancer Society, Beauty and Beyond, The Strategic Group, Women of W.I.L.L., Young Men on A Mission, and the City of…
