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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Two businesses lost their licenses following the Montgomery city council meeting tonight. The city council voted unanimously to revoke the licenses of Empire Entertainment Center and Club Ciroc. According to Montgomery Police, the department receives several calls about shots fired…
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday evening. It happened at about 8:30 p.m. in the 800 Block of Industrial Park Blvd. Authorities say two people were wounded. The extent of their injuries is unknown.…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting Death Investigations following the shooting deaths of Jeremiah Chatman, 19, and Quamae Summerlin, 18, both of Montgomery. On August 4, around midnight, MPD and…
While many school districts are preparing for full virtual instruction, there are some districts that will begin with blended and in-person instruction. The Alabama Department of Public Health has release…
The typical Alabama Power customer will receive a $25 credit in October, following a decision by the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). Commissioners approved the credit Tuesday at their monthly meeting. The newly approved credit is on top of a 3% rate reduction…
Auburn University at Montgomery's combined spring and summer commencement ceremony in celebration of 2020 graduates has been postponed indefinitely due to public health concerns associated with large indoor gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic. There has also been recent interstate travel…
Alabama is moving ahead with work to study and remove artifacts from the submerged wreckage of the Clotilda, the last slave ship known to land in the United States. The Alabama Historical Commission released a request Tuesday seeking a contractor…
