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
Birmingham Man Gets Attempted Murder Charge in Child’s Shooting
A Birmingham man has been charged with attempted murder in a shooting that critically wounded a 1- year-old girl. According to Birmingham police, on Tuesday 20-year-old Larry Jackson Jr. was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on the charge and…
Debate Flares Over Legal Protections as Businesses Begin to Open
As governments across the United States gradually allow businesses to reopen, leaders are grappling with how much legal protection to give companies in case their workers get sick from the coronavirus. Some states are getting pressure to adjust unemployment rules…
Car Set on Fire, House Shot Up on Mabry Street in Selma
Selma Police need help finding the people who shot up a house, car and set another car on fire. The shooting happened at a house on the 1700 block of Mabry…
Tallassee Police Investigating Central Avenue Gas Station Shooting
Tallassee police are investigating a shooting at a gas station on Central Avenue. Tallassee mayor, Johnny Hammock, says a building and vehicle were shot into during the shooting. Hammock says the shooting stemmed from an argument. No one was injured…
Hyundai Power Transformers Suspends Production Until May 4 After Positive COVID-19 Test
Hyundai Power Transformers, USA has confirmed a case of COVID-19 among its workforce. The employee with the positive test was last on the site on April 24. Hyundai Power Transformers say they have notified employees who may have came in…
Costco Requiring All Customers to Wear Masks Starting May 4
Wholesale giant Costco announced Wednesday it will soon require face coverings for all customers at its stores nationwide. Beginning Monday, May 4, all members and guests will be required to wear a mask which covers their mouth and nose. It…
Del Marsh Wants to Use Alabama’s Coronavirus Relief Funds to Establish Statewide Broadband
The Republican leader of the Alabama Senate on Tuesday said he would like to use a large portion of the state's coronavirus relief funds to establish broadband through the state. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said Tuesday that he…
Montgomery Leaders Announce Small Business Support Hub
On Wednesday, April 29, elected and business leaders launched the Recover Together Small Business HUB (Helping Business Unite), a free, one-stop clearinghouse to connect small and minority businesses to the resources and information…
NCAA Board Supports Name, Image and Likeness Compensation for Athletes
The NCAA is moving forward with a plan to allow college athletes to earn money for endorsements and a host of other activities involving personal appearances and social media. The NCAA Board of Governors gave its support to a plan…
