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
What the Tech? Tips to Improve Your Zoom Teleconference Video
The consumer technology most people will remember from the stay-at-home orders is, without a doubt, the live streaming media platform Zoom. It has increased its user base by 190 million in…
What the Tech? Facebook Wants to Track COVID-19
One of the biggest challenges in flattening the curve of the coronavirus and COVID-19 is information on where it is spreading and who has it or has had it. Social media…
Andalusia Rehab Center Confirms Staff Member Tested Positive for COVID-19
A spokesperson for an Andalusia rehabilitation center has confirmed that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. The spokesperson says the staffer is receiving appropriate medical care and is not working. They say they notified the Covington County Health…
Local Female Empowerment Group Donates Feminine Hygiene Products to Brantwood Children’s Home
Local organization, "Women in Training", delivered masks, sanitary pads and hygiene products to Brantwood Children's Home. "Women in Training" is a female empowerment organization founded by 12-year-old twin…
Loss of Revenue Could Lead to Montgomery County Workforce Reduction
Montgomery County Commissioner Ronda Walker says the county may have to reduce its workforce as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. She tells Alabama News Network the county is expected to lose millions in revenue this year. Walker says the…
Local Organization Parades Through River Region Hospitals in Support of Healthcare Workers
A local organization organized a parade to tell health care workers thank you. The "Hearts for Heroes" parade visited several medical organizations in the River Region Tuesday. A fire truck with the…
Senate Approves Nearly $500B Coronavirus Aid Deal; Sends to House
The Senate has approved a nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid bill after Congress reached an agreement with President Donald Trump. The measure would replenish a small business rescue program, provide hospitals with another $75 billion, and implement a nationwide virus…
Chipotle Agrees to Pay $25 Million Fine to Resolve Criminal Charges
Chipotle Mexican Grill has agreed to pay a record $25 million fine to resolve criminal charges that it served tainted food that sickened more than 1,100 people in the U.S. from 2015 to 2018. The fast food company was charged…
In Alexander City Local Students are Helping With Storm Cleanup
Last Sunday a dangerous line of storms tore through Alexander City, leaving behind down power lines, trees, and debris as far as the eye could see. Luckily, no lives were lost.…
