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 Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the armed robbery the BP Convenience Store located at Highway 97 and Highway 80. The store was robbed at gun point on Sunday, April 5. The male suspect was last seen wearing…
The Medical Association of the State of Alabama and partnering county medical societies, in an effort to assist physicians and other healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, are hosting a statewide PPE donation day on April 13, at various locations…
Due to the statewide Stay-at-Home order, all Salvation Army shelters in Alabama will be operating 24/7. All social services will still be provided, by appointment, to practice a safe social distancing. Thrift stores will remain closed until the order is…
U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia), the nationally-known civil rights icon, said today that Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden should pick a woman of color to be his running mate. Lewis made the comments as he endorsed Biden for president. "I…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has announced that he is launching two task forces to address the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on the city. “This climate of economic uncertainty and increased hardships for families in our region calls for meaningful…
Gov. Kay Ivey has…
Beginning Friday, April 10, wearing a cloth face covering will be mandatory in the Maxwell-Gunter commissaries, AAFES facilities, clinic, customer service offices, operating food establishments and any academic settings where faculty and students are unable to maintain six feet of…
RAIN/STORMS RETURN: The big upper ridge to the south flattens out some, allowing a more zonal pattern across the state, which will allow for weak impulses of energy to move across the state,…
DETROIT (AP) — Fresh off the train and only 18 years old, Al Kaline ran into an immediate roadblock trying to join the Detroit Tigers. Called up to the majors, he couldn’t get past the security guards at Briggs Stadium.…
Alabama Nursing Home Association President & CEO Brandon Farmer has issued a statement regarding COVID-19 cases in nursing homes. “Alabama nursing homes continue to do everything they can to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and treat those who are diagnosed…
