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
“Mr. Sandman” Given $525,000 Bond in Child Sex Abuse Case
Bail has been set for Mr. Sandman Mattress Store owner, David Justice. His bond was fixed in the amount of $25K per case for a total bond amount of $525K. Five of the charges are cash only bonds. The remaining…
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Statewide Mask Order
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the legality of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's statewide order to wear face coverings in public places to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Montgomery Circuit Judge Greg Griffin entered the order following a…
Pac-12 Becomes the Latest Conference to Cancel Fall Sports
The Pac-12 CEO Group has announced that it voted unanimously to postpone all sport competitions through the end of the 2020 calendar year. It becomes the latest conference, following the Big Ten, the Mountain West and the Mid-American Conference in…
Biden Chooses California Senator Kamala Harris as Running Mate
Presumptive Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden has announced his running mate. Biden has chosen California Senator Kamala Harris to be his Vice President if elected. It's a move that fulfills the wish of Democrats clamoring to see a woman of…
Two-Thirds of Mid-South Football,including Faulkner, postpones to the Spring
After months of conversations about a path forward, Faulkner University received some clarity regarding its football season Tuesday. The Mid-South Conference announced its football decisions for the 2020-21 season Tuesday afternoon, noting the Florida-centric Sun Division intends to play in…
Governor Ivey Awards $7 Million in CARES Act Funds for Mental Health Care Programs
Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday awarded $7 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds to support two programs of the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH). $1 million will be used for the ADMH’s Crisis…
Big Ten Announces Postponement of Football to the Spring
The Big Ten has joined the Pac-12, the Mountain West and the Mid-American Conference in postponing fall sports. Here is the official statement from the Big Ten on the postponement of Football to the Spring: The Big Ten Conference announced…
Auburn Preparing for Start of Fall Semester, Reminds Students to Get Tested Before Coming on Campus
Auburn University is gearing up for the August 17 start of a fall semester unlike any other, setting in place precautions amid the ongoing global pandemic and reminding students of the need to be tested for COVID-19. Helpful informational signage…
Summer Jobs for Young People are Vanishing Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
The iconic summer job for high school and college students has been on the wane for nearly 20 years. But the pandemic is squeezing even more young people out of the workforce. Some are borrowing more money. Others have turned…
