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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Montgomery police responded to the 4700 block of South Court Street in reference to a shooting. At the scene, police located an adult male with a fatal gunshot wound. He was…
On Tuesday, September 8, about 30 volunteers were in the parking lot of Bell Oaks Plaza distributing food. The group was with Caring for Citizens. Caring for Citizens are feeding 2,000 households with their Alabama Food Drive. This food drive…
The Montgomery County Commission unanimously voted to increase hourly wages for certain essential county employees. Sheriff Derrick Cunningham asked the commission in April for an extra $2.50 per hour to be added…
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