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.
A 22-year-old Andalusia man is being held in the Covington County Jail on $215,000 bond. Jamerick Rashad Taylor, 22, is charged with domestic violence 2nd degree, felony attempting to elude, assault 2nd, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. On…
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John Petty Jr. has decided to withdraw his name from the NBA Draft and return to Alabama for his Senior season. Petty led the Crimson Tide in rebounding(6.6) and three point shooting(44%). Statement from…
On Monday, August 3, the Montgomery County Commission voted to add a tax referendum to the November presidential ballot. If approved by voters, beginning in 2023, Montgomery would increase the number of mills levied on property in Montgomery County for…
Montgomery Police are investigating three shootings that happened Saturday evening, leaving four people injured. Thirty-year-old Frederickus Sankey of Montgomery was arrested Sunday following a shooting Saturday night. MPD responded to the 500 block of Lawndale Lane after receiving a report…
According to officials, the Alabama National Fair will go on as planned in October. The fair has been held for 66 consecutive years. It is put on by the Montgomery…
The Tuskegee Police Department responded to a call of a subject shot in the 100 block of S. School St. On the morning of July 31, around 11:30 A.M., the Tuskegee Police Department came into contact with a gunshot victim…
On Friday, July 31, the Lowndes County Area Chamber of Commerce (LCACOC), had their official ribbon-cutting and unveiling ceremony in the town of Hayneville. LCACOC’s slogan is: "45 Strong..Come Build With Us".…
The Tuskegee Police Department has made an arrest in the shooting of Tuskegee resident Shaquille Shepherd, III. On July 31, around 12:45 am, the Tuskegee Police Department responded to the 200 block…
