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.
According to Montgomery police, a body was located near the Regency Park Community Center around Noon Tuesday. The cause of death is unknown at this time. We will continue to update the story as more information becomes available.
Starting Wednesday April 15, Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) will roll out six local school buses to serve as Wi-Fi hotspots for MPS students. The rollout of the Wi-Fi buses is a part…
Alabama State University officials have announced plans to offer a new summer scholarship for new and returning out-of-state students. The Hornet Hive Online (HHO) scholarships will help those students with the cost of tuition during the University’s summer semester, particularly…
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) continues to follow precautionary measures at the state’s four veterans homes to mitigate the spread…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says people to not let their guard down on anti-coronavirus measures and was noncommittal on whether closures would have to extend through May. Ivey spoke at a news conference, saying Tuesday that she wants to reopen…
As we reported earlier this month, Camden Nursing Facility, Inc has had residents and staff test positive to the COVID-19. As of Tuesday, April 14, there are thirteen staff members and four residents positive for COVID-19. The residents are receiving…
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) today announced its support to increase COVID-19 testing in Montgomery and surrounding counties. The collaborative effort between HMMA and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed will help the fight against the novel coronavirus. HMMA is coordinating an…
SPLENDID SPRING WEATHER: A fairly tranquil weather pattern for April in Alabama as we should stay generally dry through Friday thanks to an area of high pressure in place across the Southeast.…
For inmates and law enforcement officers in close quarters, social distancing can be nearly impossible. That's why Sheriff Brunson had a  Quarantine unit building built near the Macon County Jail. The…
