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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Articles

Jasmine Hill Gardens Has Announced It Will Not Reopen

According to its website, Jasmine Hill Gardens of Wetumpka will not be reopening. Jasmine Hill,  known as "Alabama's Little Corner of Greece" has more than 20 acres of gardens and classical sculptures in the Greek traditions featuring a full-scale…

Alabama Coronavirus Outlook Worsening Amid State Reopening

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP)- As casinos, churches, and more reopen, Alabama's coronavirus caseload is worsening. The State's political leaders and health experts are struggling to make many residents see the continued need for social distancing, crowd limitations, and wearing masks after…

Sessions, Running for Senate, rejects Trump’s criticism

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Jeff Sessions is pushing back at President Donald Trump’s criticism, telling Trump that he was “damn fortunate” Sessions recused himself from the Russian investigation. Sessions responded pointedly on Twitter after Trump called Sessions untrustworthy and reiterated…

Alabama Enacts Ban on Outdoor Burning Over Air Quality

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is banning outdoor burning in a dozen of its 67 counties to protect air quality. The order, which includes the state’s most populated counties, covers areas that have a history of air pollution problems, according…

Troopers Increase Patrols for Memorial Day Weekend

  Memorial Day is one of the busier travel weekends and state troopers want to ensure that everyone makes it to and from their destinations safely. All available troopers will be on patrol for the holiday weekend. Troopers encourage people…

Troy University to Offer Free Post-COVID Leadership Course

Troy University plans to offer a 4-week Leadership 101 course this summer. University officials say the course is designed to equip students to thrive in a post-pandemic world, regardless of where they are now in their lives and careers. The…

Summer Weather is Here to Stay

FINALLY FRIDAY: Expect upper 80s this afternoon, with a mix of sun and clouds. Higher moisture levels and warmer temps, means more random afternoon/evening showers and thunderstorms are likely across the Alabama…

AHSAA Schools can begin Summer activities June 1st

MONTGOMERY – Alabama High School Athletic Association member schools may re-open June 1, in accordance with Alabama State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Eric Massey’s directive announced Thursday. AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese said that was welcome news for the…

Unemployment claims top 500,000 in Alabama during pandemic

Claims for unemployment compensation during the coronavirus pandemic have topped 500,000 in Alabama. The state Department of Labor says more than 25,000 initial jobless claims were filed last week. That brings the state total since mid-March to more than 500,000.…