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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Three Former President Speak at John Lewis’ Funeral

Three former presidents (Bill Clinton, George Bush, & Barack Obama) are in attendance at John Lewis' funeral as he is mourned, revered and celebrated as an American hero at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. The private funeral began Thursday morning…

What the Tech? How to Use Alexa as an Intercom

"Alexa, make my life easier during quarantine." Never before have we seen a school year start off the way it's going to in 2020. Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle and High School students will…

What the Tech? Finding a Good Web Camera

As kids are going to be doing at least some of their school work online and moms and dads are going to continue working from home this fall, many people are searching high…

Former Republican Presidential Candidate Herman Cain Dies from COVID-19

Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain has died after battling the coronavirus. He was 74. A post on Cain's Twitter account on Thursday announced the death. https://twitter.com/THEHermanCain/status/1288843301722890240?s=20 Cain had been ill with the virus for several weeks. It's not clear…

Authorities Identify Red Substance on Capitol Steps

According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency,  the red substance that was spilled on the Capitol steps Wednesday afternoon appeared to be a non-permanent tomato-like paste. Crews have since cleaned the steps and metal barricades are now set up around…