More Rain and Some Storms Today
For much of the state, expect to continue to see periods of rain with some rumbles of thunder and no threat of severe weather, but we note the SPC maintains a “marginal…
Jamey Tucker
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.
Articles
A Preview of Alabama Politics in 2020
The Alabama Legislative Session is set to begin in just a few weeks, and with a new year comes new political agendas. Last year we saw a controversial abortion bill pass through the…
Christmas Tree Recycling Plan for Montgomery
The City of Montgomery and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will offer a free Christmas tree recycling program on Saturday, December 28 and Saturday, January 4. Residents can take discarded…
What the Tech? Tech Breakthroughs of the Past Decade
We always think time passes quickly but when you look at techs and gadgets that we use everyday, sometimes it seems time passes slowly. Here me out here. How…
What the Tech? Alexa Can Help Protect Your Home
If you’re one of the 100 million or so Americans who have an Amazon Echo device in your home, there’s one thing you should do right now to protect your home. Echo…
What the Tech? App of the Day: Sweat
If you're making any new year's resolutions for 2020 you're more than likely resolving to eat better, exercise more or lose weight. Each year those three resolutions are at…
Two Andalusia Men Arrested for Attempted Murder on New Year’s Day
Two Andalusia men have been charged with attempted murder after an exchange of gunfire early on New Year's Day. Andalusia Police say it happened between 4 and 5 a.m. Wednesday in the 600…
Stolen Vehicle Suspects Crash Into Montgomery Police Unit
Montgomery, AL - Four suspects are in custody after police say stole a vehicle and later crashed into a police unit. Montgomery Police say a patrol unit was approaching a stolen…
Federal Judge to Decide if Merrill Can Block People on Twitter
A federal judge will decide if Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill can block people on his personal Twitter account or if doing so violates their free speech rights. Merrill and the plaintiffs…
Alex Leatherwood to Forgo NFL Draft to Play Another Season at Alabama
Thank you for the endless support Bama Nation! We’re coming for it all in 2020! pic.twitter.com/qMToSUPQp7 — Alex Leatherwood (@Alskee_) January 2, 2020 Alabama offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood took to Twitter to announce that he will not be entering…
