What the Tech? Why You Should Delete All of Those Free Apps
Free is seldom better. Often free is not free at all. You've heard that saying in the tech world if it's free, it's your information being sold. Be honest, we've all…
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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Lee-JD Game Could be Cancelled after Positive Covid-19 test from Lee
UPDATE FROM MPS: Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) received notification regarding a Lee High School football player with a positive COVID-19 test. Currently, MPS is conducting contact tracing and will provide an update on August 26, if the game will remain…
New Manufacturing Facility to Bring Around 300 Jobs to Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that Michigan-based DURA Automotive Systems plans to invest $59 million to open a manufacturing facility in Muscle Shoals that will produce battery trays for electric vehicles. The project,…
Man Charged with 3 Counts of Attempted Murder Following Shoot Out with Montgomery Police
A man who was shot and wounded while exchanging gunfire with Montgomery police has been charged with attempted murder. Court records filed Monday show that 22-year-old Xavier Damon Taylor was charged with three counts of attempted murder, one for each…
Record-setting Sprinter Usain Bolt Tests Positive for COVID-19
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - Jamaica's Minister of Health says legendary sprinter Usain Bolt has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Minister Christopher Tufton says Bolt is aware of the results and his recent contacts are being traced. Bolt said he's…
City of Montgomery Offering Free WiFi for Students at Five Locations Across the City
As Montgomery’s schools adapt to online learning models amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many students suffer from the inequity of lack of access to reliable internet service. So, as part of Mayor Steven L. Reed’s innovative approach to bridging the digital…
Wet at Times Today; Marco Fades, Laura Expected to Become Major Hurricane
Deep tropical moisture is in place across the state today, allowing for scattered to numerous showers statewide today with a few storms as well. Because of the clouds and shower activity today,…
University of Alabama System Reports 566 Cases in Last Six Days
The University of Alabama System says there have been 566 positive cases of COVID-19 since August 19. This number includes cases for students, faculty and staff. 531 of those cases are at the University of Alabama, while there are 6…
Greenville Welcomes Zaxby’s to the City
Greenville residents now have a new dining option, that's been years in the making. The official grand opening and ribbon cutting for a Zaxby's happened in Greenville on Monday, August24. The new…
Campaign 2020: The City Vote – List of Races & Candidates
Thousands of voters in our area will go to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 25 to cast votes for mayor, city council and city school board seats. Montgomery held its city elections last year and is not a part of…
