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 Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announced today that online instruction will continue at all of its campuses through the remainder of the spring semester. In addition, due to restrictions on event sizes by state and federal officials, all traditional…
At a news conference that Alabama News Network aired live on Friday afternoon, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced a curfew for the city of Montgomery. The curfew will be from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. seven nights a week. The…
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) will extend its suspension of production of automobiles in Montgomery until April 10. The plant will resume production on April 13. As COVID-19 cases escalate across the U.S. and Alabama, we are taking this action…
COVID-19 testing is available in Macon County at two medical facilities. The facilities will be at Tuskegee Medical and Surgical Center and Tuskegee Quality of Life Health Services. Strict rules are in place for the testing. The Tuskegee Medical and…
Gov. Kay Ivey was joined by State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris for a news conference this morning, when it was announced that all businesses that are considered "non-essential" in Alabama would be closed until 5 p.m. on April 17.…
An airman assigned to the 187th Fighter Wing, Alabama Air National Guard here has tested positive for COVID-19 on March 26. In keeping with CDC guidance, the airman self-quarantined after experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. When the airman's symptoms did not resolve,…
Two Montgomery business owners are doing their part to help feed the community during this trying time. MyPlace Uptown owner, William Parks, and The Yu Bar and Grill owner, Yumeitrius Manuel, partnered to give out free plates of food…
Alabama State head men's basketball coach Lewis Jackson announced his resignation from the program Friday, March 27, after 15 years as the head coach of the Hornets. "As I continue my Alabama State University athletic journey, I am stepping down as head…
Josephis Tavrious Mahone, 29, of Dadeville is wanted by the Camp Hill Police Department regarding a Homicide Investigation. The Camp Hill Police Department reports that on March 26, at approximately 1:00pm police were dispatched…
The Montgomery Police Department is currently investigating a vandalism and theft that occurred at a downtown law firm. Reports indicate that on Wednesday, March 25, at approximately 10:31pm an unknown suspect vandalized…
