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
Montgomery Is On Pace for Deadliest Year in Decades
Montgomery now has 41 murders and is on pace to have one of its deadliest years to date. The uptick in violent crime and murders has many residents concerned and even afraid. Police…
Jack’s Giving Away Free Coffee to Teachers at All Locations on August 17-21
Jack’s Family Restaurants celebrates teachers as they head back to school – whether virtually or in-person – with free coffee at all Jack’s locations August 17–21, no purchase necessary. All teachers can receive their free coffee from Jack’s, in the…
Montgomery PD Releases Video of Murder Suspect in West Fairview Avenue Shooting
On Sunday, July 26, at around 10:00 p.m., Montgomery Police Patrol units responded to the 2200 Block of West Fairview Ave. regarding a subject suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was…
Lawyer for Johnston Taylor Files Motion for Judge to Recuse Himself from Trial
One of the attorneys representing Johnston Taylor, the teen charged with the death of Auburn announcer, Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula, has filed a motion for the judge in the trial…
The Masters Will Be Played Without Fans
The roars of the crowd will be missing from the Masters this year. Augusta National says it will not have spectators when the Masters is played two weeks before Thanksgiving. That means all three majors won't have fans this year.…
Stein Mart Files for Bankruptcy; May Close All 281 Stores
Stein Mart has announced that it has filed voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy and may close all 281 stores. Locally, it has stores on Vaughn Road in Montgomery and at the Auburn Mall in Auburn. It is seeking the ability to…
WANTED: Man Suspected of Using Counterfeit Money to Load Money onto Green Dot Card at Prattville Dollar General
The Prattville Police Department is currently investigating a Fraud Investigation that occurred at a retail store. On August 9, an unknown male entered the Dollar General on Martin Luther King Drive in Prattville. The suspect used counterfeit US Currency in…
More Heat, Humidity, and Afternoon Storms
A mainly quiet start to our Wednesday, but like yesterday, as we roll into the afternoon hours, we are going to be watching the radar as it should become active with scattered…
