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

Rain is Back, Flooding Concern by Midweek

TODAY/TOMORROW: Southerly flow is sending moisture north into the state and our weather is turning wet/unsettled as we start the new work week. These two days will feature more clouds than sun,…

AP Sources: Buttigieg Ending his Presidential Campaign

Pete Buttigieg, who rose from being a small-town Midwestern mayor to a barrier-breaking, top-tier candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, is ending his campaign. Three people with knowledge of Buttigieg's decision told The Associated Press he began informing campaign staff…

Police: Alabama Girl Lied About Assault from Fake Officer

OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) - Police in east Alabama say a teenage girl was lying when she claimed a man impersonating a police officer sexually assaulted her. The Opelika Police Department tells WTVM-TV that detectives recreated the incident, which was reported…

1 Dead After Collision with Ambulance in Montgomery

A Montgomery man is dead after a fatal crash Sunday morning. According to Lt. Jarrett Williams with the Montgomery Police Department, at around 1:43 a.m. officers and fire medics responded to the intersection of Vaughn Road and Eastern Blvd. on a…

Bill Would Designate Alabama Black Belt a Heritage Area

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's Black Belt region would become a National Heritage Area eligible for funding and other benefits under a bipartisan move supported by members of the state's congressional delegation. Democratic Rep. Terri Sewell says she is working…

Jeff Sessions in Fight to Win Back his Old Senate Seat

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions faces a competitive primary Tuesday as he seeks to reclaim the U.S. Senate seat he held for 20 years. Sessions is hoping to regain the seat he held before being tapped…