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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
Prattville Man Charged with Impersonating a Police Officer
Selma Police have arrested and charged a Prattville man with two counts of impersonating a police officer. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says 26-year-old Sean Payton Lann is also charged with 3rd degree robbery and 3rd degree criminal mischief. Chief Fulford…
What the Tech? Stay Connected While You’re Isolated
I was reminded the other day that while millions of people are sheltered in place many are isolated in their home alone. Many people are using Facebook as a means to…
What the Tech? Can You Make Money by Completing Online Surveys?
So you're sitting at home with little to do with all your time. Maybe you've been laid-off or furloughed from your job. If you're looking for a way to earn money with…
Walk-On’s Montgomery Offers Free Meals to Furloughed Hospitality Workers
On Wednesday April 8th, Furlough Food Truck by Walk-On's will provide one free meal to furloughed hospitaity workers. The truck will operate from 2pm to 5pm at Walk-On's in Montgomery. Furlough Kitchen has already…
More Stores Decide to Close This Easter to Give Workers a Rest
You may find more stores closed on Easter than usual this year. Some large retailers are deciding to close in order to give their workers a rest. Many of these stores have been hard pressed to get their shelves restocked…
ADPH Website Now Provides Age and Race of COVID-19 Patients
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) website now provides additional data elements to describe the state residents who are affected by COVID-19. This can be viewed under the “Current Situation in Alabama” header at alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html. Demographic characteristics include the following:…
Gov. Ivey Announces Deadline Extension for Alabama Prison Program Proposals Due to COVID-19
Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) announced Tuesday a two-week deadline extension for proposal submission in response to the ADOC’s Request for Proposal (RFP) to improve the state’s prison infrastructure. The proposals will be due on…
Opp City Schools Suspending Meal Distribution
Opp City Schools has announced to the community they will be suspending meal distribution, until further. They say the decision comes due to rising health concerns. The school system started distributing free meals to children up to the age of…
Pine Hill Man Killed in Crash South of Montgomery
A single-vehicle crash at 1:00 p.m. today, April 6, has claimed the life of a Pine Hill man. Roy Lee Mason, 61, was killed when the 2013 Toyota Corolla he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Mason…
