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 Troy Police Department has launched a death investigation on Pike County Road 2300. At 1:17 pm police responded to a residence in the old Mossy Grove Estates Subdivision, finding…
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle collision Wednesday evening, January 30. The crash resulted in the death of a Montgomery man. Montgomery police and fire medics responded to Mobile Highway at Westgate Drive around 5:40 p.m. in reference to…
The Montgomery Police Department has launched a homicide investigation into the fatal shooting of Brenda Hall, 52. The shooting occurred Wednesday, January 30. MPD and fire medics responded to the 100 block of Dogwood Drive about 10:15 p.m., after receiving…
Montgomery fire officials are investigating what caused a vacant house in the Dalraida community to go up in flames. The fire happened just after midnight on Honeysuckle Road. Captain Jason Cupps with the Montgomery Fire Department says firefighters tried to…
WARMING TREND BEGINS: Today will be a mainly sunny day with a high in the mid to upper 50s. On Friday the high will be in the upper 50s to lower…
Three recent animal deaths, and one confirmed dog poisoning has happened on the same street in the Clairewood neighborhood of Tallassee. Residents say they are afraid for their pets and fear walking…
The NFL's top security officer say the league is not aware of any security threats against the Super Bowl, now four days away. National Football League Chief Security Officer Cathy Lanier said Wednesday that "no credible or specific threats" have…
Alabama Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn said the department is seeking funding to hire 500 additional corrections officers. Dunn discussed the request Wednesday during budget hearings before state lawmakers. He said there is a direct correlation between a staffing shortage and…
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a crash that resulted in one fatality. Early this morning, Montgomery police and fire medics responded to Simmons Drive at Bozeman Drive in reference to a single-vehicle crash involving a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. The…
The Democratic-controlled House has passed a 2.6 percent pay raise for civilian federal employees. Lawmakers say the raise shows respect for a workforce that just endured a 35-day partial government shutdown. It matches the raise given to the military last…
