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.
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that happened at an apartment complex early this morning. Officials say a woman was shot in the 100 block of Saddleback Ridge around 7:30 a.m. She was taken to the hospital with life- threatening injuries.…
Montgomery police have now released the name of the woman who was shot and killed in downtown Montgomery Wednesday evening. Police say 58-year-old Lana Herbert of Montgomery was shot in the 100 block of Commerce Street around 6 p.m. She…
Public health officials are investigating a spike in hepatitis A cases in north Alabama. The Alabama Department of Public Health announced Wednesday that it is investigating an increase in hepatitis A cases in Jackson County. Health officials say the outbreak…
SOUTHERN SOAKER: Today and tomorrow will feature a soaking rain for Alabama. There will be some thunder mixed in at times but severe weather is not expected. Heavy rain will be…
Montgomery's Eastside Grille, a restaurant fixture on Atlanta Highway for 16 years, will soon be closing forever. The restaurant's owners say the final day will be Sunday, Dec. 30. The decision was announced on Facebook as well as Eastside Grille's…
Well-known Montgomery businessman John F. Knight, Sr. has died at the age of 98. According to information from Alabama State University, Knight died…
Today, clouds will begin increasing area wide and high temperatures will climb into the mid and upper 60s. The day itself looks dry, but rain will start edging into Alabama late…
The Senate has adjourned without a deal on spending, an hour after the House ended its session, guaranteeing a partial government shutdown will begin at midnight Friday. Senators expect to return at noon Saturday as talks continue. Vice President Mike…
Today's Morning Pledge, brought to you by Trinity Presbyterian School, is presented by Ms. Parker's 3rd grade class at Macmillan International Baccalaureate Magnet Academy.
Montgomery police are searching for man wanted in connection with the city's latest homicide. They say 19-year-old Jamichael Tyler (pictured) is wanted for questioning only in the death of 34-year-old Decoris Davis. Davis was found shot in in the 3600…
