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

People Are Becoming Innovative to Avoid the Coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live. But it's also led to a wave of innovations to help people avoid the virus. A supermarket in Helsinki, Finland is taking a hands-off approach when it comes to COVID-19. With…

Another Day with an Active Radar

WATCHING THE RADAR: High moisture levels and hot temps will continue to allow for scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms again today, but especially this afternoon and evening. Of course, rain and…

Perry County School Board Member Facing Sex Abuse Charges

A Perry County School Board member, and former county commissioner, is facing sexual abuse and attempted rape charges in Dallas County. 66-year-old Donald Nichols was arrested Wednesday night at his home. Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum says a woman told…

Alabama State University Students Move into Dorms

To view the Alabama State University re-opening guide, click here. Alabama State University students have been moving into residence halls on an appointment only basis. This model helps keep large numbers of students…

Troy University Experiences 40 COVID-19 Cases in Last 14 Days

On Wednesday, Aug. 12, Troy University officials were made aware of two confirmed cases involving students who are residents of on-campus residence halls – one from Newman Hall 100 and one from Rushing Hall. The students are currently in quarantine…

Officials: Backlogged Data Led to Spike in COVID-19 Cases

Alabama counties saw a large increase in coronavirus cases earlier this week because of backlogged data. Officials from the Alabama Department of Public Health as saying that the high one or two-day increases seen in some counties were due to…

Auburn Requiring Students Self-Screen Beginning August 17

Auburn has partnered with institutions across the state to implement the GuideSafeâ„¢ platform, one of many university efforts designed to facilitate a safe and healthy return to campus and reduce the transmission of COVID-19. An integral component of A Healthier U,…