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.
The Gulf Shore Pier Park in Gulf Shores will be closed to visitors beginning May 11 through mid-July while the park begins a $2.4 million renovation project. The park will go through a major restoration that will modernize one of…
Health and advocacy groups are urging Governor Kay Ivey and legislators to expand the state's Medicaid program as the coronavirus outbreak strains health care systems and takes its deadliest toll on people with underlying medical problems. A group of more…
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the Secretary of the Air Force officially selected the 187th Fighter Wing at Dannelly Field in Montgomery as the Air National Guard’s 6th operational location for the F-35s. “After significant work, Montgomery, is officially…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the death of Gary Young, 79, of Montgomery who died from injuries he sustained in a March 11, physical assault. Young was pronounced dead April 12 at Jackson Hospital, where…
Coronavirus testing will return to Macon County on Tuesday, April 21 from 10A.M. until 2P.M. The testing will be conducted at the Macon County Health Department. Pre-screening is required for testing. To set up an appointment and pre-screening call 334-727-1800. There…
Update: This story was updated on 4/15/2020, 10:30AM to include names of members of the Governor's Cornavirus Task Force Executive Committee. On Tuesday Governor Kay Ivey held a press conference giving updates…
The Montgomery Police Department has charged two suspects in the Friday evening shooting death of Ja’Shundra White, 21, and the wounding of an adult male, both of Montgomery. MPD charged Charletta Anderson, 26, and Shaniqua Lawry, 29, both of Montgomery…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a body was discovered in the 5900 block of Christy Lane around noon Tuesday, April 14. MPD and Fire Medics responded to a call of a deceased subject. At…
HIGH PRESSURE IN CONTROL: Calm and tranquil weather across Alabama and we should stay generally dry through Friday thanks to an area of high pressure in place across the Southeast. Today will…
