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

What the Tech? How to Sanitize Your Smartphone

Everyone's talking about washing hands to stop the spread of the flu and the coronavirus, but what about the filthiest thing we touch every day? The thing that can transmit flu-carrying…

UPDATE: Moderate Flooding Expected Along Alabama River

  The National Weather Service has changed its forecast for flooding along the Alabama River from "minor" to "moderate." This forecast affects areas along the river in Autauga, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes and Montgomery counties. A flood warning remains in effect…

Elizabeth Warren Ends Her Presidential Campaign

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Price of Freedom: Robert Dinsmore of Tallassee

This week's veteran is a retired 30 year helicopter gunner in the Air Force. He's helping to give back to veterans suffering with PTSD  in a unique way via Operation Combat Bikesaver  Robert Dinsmore knows the price of freedom.  

Central Alabama Represented on Girls and Boys Alabama/Mississippi Basketball All-Star Classic Rosters

Alabama Girls’ All-Stars Madison Adamson             Hoover                                   G/G    6’1 Sarah Ashlee Barker          Spain Park                             G         5’11 Emily Bowman                    Huntsville                              C          6’5 Keiara Griffin                       Ramsay                                  F          6’0 Elizabeth Hill                        Cold Springs                         G/F     5’11 Niaira Jones                         Charles Henderson             PG      …