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.
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…
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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 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…
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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…
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.…
In an effort to respond to and prevent further spreading of Coronavirus (COVID-19) activity in Central Alabama, Baptist Health continues to triage patients at our Coronavirus Care Clinics, educate the public on appropriate precautions and care for all patients within…
