Jamey Tucker

Consumer Technology Reporter

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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.

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Articles

Businesses Hiring More Staff During Coronavirus Pandemic

With the coronavirus shutting down businesses, people everywhere are losing their jobs. But some companies are hiring and are desperate for workers. Grocery stores continue to see a rush of customers and many are now looking for help. "If somebody…

Montgomery Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting

Montgomery Police is investigating an early morning shooting on West South Boulevard. MPD Spokesperson Lt. Jarrett Williams says police and fire medics responded to the 1100 block around 7 A.M. after receiving a report of a person shot. An adult…

Some Showers and Storms Possible Today

Our Monday will be a warm day with a mix of sun and clouds allowing highs to approach 80° in many locations. Scattered rain showers will be possible as well, and this…

FEMA Working to Stop Coronavirus Rumors

  The Federal Emergency Management Agency is working to stop rumors concerning coronavirus from spreading over social media and elsewhere. It has launched a web page that will address many of the rumors concerning the severity of the situation in…

Marengo County Deputies Searching for Missing Man

The Marengo County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding a missing man. 28-year-old Alphonso Johnson, Jr. hasn't been seen since around 8 p.m. on March 18 at his home on County Road 5 in Gallion. He is described as having…

Victoryland Closes Due to Coronavirus Restrictions

  Victoryland in Shorter has been ordered to close effective immediately due to coronavirus restrictions. Macon County Sheriff Andre' Brunson closed Macon County Greyhound Park dba Victoryland and Quincy's 777 on Saturday. Brunson says the decision to close is in…

Macon County EMA Officials Issue Coronavirus Scam Warning

The Macon County EMA is warning residents about a scam. People are going door to door claiming to perform authorized testing for the coronavirus. Once inside the victim's home, the scammer performs a fake test and then charges the homeowner…