What the Tech? App of the Day: Restly
Medical researchers and experts say it is very important to get enough sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic. Doctors at the University of Chicago Medical have even stated that a…
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
Pike County Man Sentenced to Over 3 Years for 2018 Bullock County Shooting
On Friday, May 8, Calvin Lee Morris, 34, of Banks, was sentenced to 40 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. Following his prison sentence, Morris will…
Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Available in Tallassee and Autaugaville on May 14
Drive-up COVID-19 testing clinics will be offered from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Tallassee Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday, May 12, and at Greater St. Joseph AME Church, 224 S. Pickett St., Autaugaville, on Thursday, May 14. These…
Marvelous Monday; Heat Levels on the Rise
A dry cold front is pushing through the day and will cause our winds to increase out of the north today, on average 10-20 mph. Besides the breezy conditions at times, it…
Marsh: New Statehouse With COVID Cash Should Be Discussed
Alabama lawmakers say they expect a special session later this year on how to use the state's coronavirus relief funds. The Republican leader of the Alabama Senate said an idea to build a new Statehouse should be "part of the…
What You Need to Know Today About the Virus Outbreak
Regional and political fractures are emerging in many countries over how fast to lift the lid on coronavirus-imposed lockdowns, as worries about economic devastation collide with fears of a second wave of deaths. WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: — Many governors across the U.S. are…
Montgomery County Tax Referendum Passes in Legislature
In a rare Saturday session, the Alabama Legislature passed budgets and the Montgomery tax referendum. The property tax referendum passed the Senate floor with an amendment, and was concurred by the House of…
Driver License Division Locations Plan to Return to Normal Operations
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is planning to resume normal operations at its Driver License Division locations across the state. This comes as a response to Governor Ivey amending the Safer-at-Home order ALEA’s Secretary Hal Taylor said, “Public safety…
National Parks Visitors Should Plan for ‘New Normal’
RYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Utah- As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the National Park Service is testing public access at several parks across the nation, including two in Utah, with limited…
Jemison Man Dies Saturday Morning in Single-Vehicle Car Accident
One Jemison man was killed on May 9 in a single-vehicle accident.  Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s, Micheal Carswell says 66-year-old Alan Jiles was killed when the 1991 Jeep Wrangler he was driving went off the roadway and struck a ditch.…
