What the Tech? Setting Up a Better Home Office
Twitter has told its employees that they have permission to work from home. Forever. When the stay-at-home orders began you may have cobbled together some necessities like a printer, a web camera…
Jamey Tucker
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.
Articles
Heat Levels on the Rise
TODAY/TOMORROW: We are seeing a mostly sunny sky today and that is what we can expect tomorrow as well. Most locations will remain dry, with only a handful of isolated afternoon showers/storms…
Alabama’s Top Medical Official Warns to Continue Social Distancing and Staying Home When Possible
It has been two months since Alabama recorded its first coronavirus case. Since then there have been more than 10,000 cases and at least 400 deaths. State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris warns…
Missing Person Alert For Montgomery Teen Has Been Canceled
Missing person alert for 16-year-old Madyson Jones has been canceled. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has announced today that Jones has been found. The missing person alert was issued Tuesday, May 12 after Madyson had not been heard from since…
Montgomery Firefighter Tests Positive for COVID-19
A Montgomery/Fire Rescue firefighter has tested positive for COVID-19. Spokesperson District Chief Q.L. Burke says the firefighter tested positive on May 11 after being sent home on May 6 following a routine evening temperature check. Due to the positive confirmed…
Claire Weil: “MPS has made “huge gains” in the last 18 months when it comes to finances and becoming fully accredited”
The Alabama State Board of Education has removed Montgomery Public Schools from state intervention during Thursday's work session. The resolution would have to be placed on a formal meeting agenda at a later date before final approval. Alabama News Network…
Parade Scheduled for Montgomery Police Officer Critically Injured in On-Duty Crash
This week is National Police Week, a time designated each year to express our deep gratitude to the law enforcement officers who serve our community and to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Montgomery County District…
WANTED: Montgomery Police Searching for Vehicle Theft, Fraud Suspects
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for the identity and location of two suspects wanted for a Criminal Investigation that occurred in Montgomery. The two suspects are wanted for an Unlawful Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle and Fraud…
COVID-19 Pandemic Piles New Pressures on Foster Children, Caretakers
Foster children have enormous challenges even in the best of times. The coronavirus pandemic has threatened to throw them into even greater turmoil. The social restrictions imposed to control the virus's spread have isolated them from adult supervisors and friends…
Competency Hearing Rescheduled for Man Charged with Killing Family of Montgomery Biscuits Pitcher Blake Bivens
A competency hearing has been delayed for fourth time for a Virginia man who police say killed the wife, son and mother-in-law of a minor league baseball pitcher. According to reports, the hearing for Matthew Bernard was scheduled for Wednesday.…
