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.
A judge is scheduled to sentence a former Montgomery police officer who was found guilty of manslaughter for the fatal shooting of an unarmed man on Wednesday. Circuit Judge P.B. McLauchlin set a Jan. 29 sentencing date for former Montgomery…
On January 28, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force and New Site Police Department went to a residence on Lashley Road to serve a warrant for Aggravated Animal Cruelty. Information officers had in the warrant was the man apparently shot…
The city of Montgomery is coming together to remember the life and legacy of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. A vigil was held in Downtown Montgomery at the fountain at 1 Court Square Tuesday.…
Private jet service, a personal butler, or how about a meal with former Patriots star Rob Gronkowski to top off Super Bowl weekend? From legendary nightclubs to exclusive parties, no place caters to the rich and famous quite like glitzy…
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles denied parole to four violent offenders Tuesday and granted parole to one. All totaled, the board held 16 parole hearings Tuesday, granting parole in four cases and denying parole in 12 cases. [caption…
Pine Level Volunteer Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at 151 Co. Road 64 in Deatsville on Jan. 24. Two victims were found deceased inside the residence. They have been identified as Vada Byrd, 78, and her husband,…
On Tuesday, Faulkner University held a brief press conference on campus to announce its keynote speaker for the university’s annual benefit dinner. This year’s speaker will be former South Carolina Congressman Trey Gowdy. While in Congress Gowdy served on a…
Officials are trying to contain environmental damage at Scottsboro marina where eight people died in a fire that destroyed dozens of boats. Floating barriers have been installed to keep oil and other materials from spreading into waters near the Jackson…
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a suspect in the shooting death of Courtney Jones, 17, of Montgomery. The shooting occurred on July 21, 2019. MPD has charged Jaluntae Fleming, 17, of Montgomery, with Capital Murder. Fleming was taken into…
TODAY/TOMORROW: Our Tuesday will be dry as we will be in between systems; expect a mainly sunny sky with highs in the lower 60s. Tonight clouds increase and tomorrow will be a…
