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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Articles

Police Chase in Prattville Ends With Two in Custody

Prattville Police have charged two people in connection to Thursday morning's police chase. Police have arrested and charged the driver, 32-year-old Channing Layne Turner, with DUI, Attempting to Elude Police, Receiving…

Montgomery Police Investigating Double Shooting

Montgomery Police are investigating a double shooting this morning. The shooting happened around 7:00 Wednesday night in the 1600 block of Yarbrough Street. Police say two men were shot and were taken to the hospital. Both men's injuries are said…

Vigil Held For 13-year-old Shot And Killed in Oak Park

Family and friends of 13-year-old Ceyeria Lee held a vigil in her honor Wednesday evening. The vigil was held at Oak Park, the same place Lee was shot and killed Monday. Hundreds of balloons were released a participants set up…

Pedestrian Struck by Train in Auburn Dies from Injuries

On Wednesday, August 19, around 1:10 a.m., Auburn police responded to a call of a pedestrian struck by a CSX train. The crash occurred near the 300 block of Bragg Avenue. At the scene, officers located a 21-year-old man with…

MPS Offering WiFi Vouchers for Those Who Qualify

Starting this month, Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) students who qualify for free and reduced lunch will receive Wi-Fi vouchers. The vouchers will assist with internet connectivity for distance learning. The program, Alabama Broadband Connectivity (ABC), will provide the Wi-Fi vouchers.…