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

Montgomery Talk Radio Host Mark Montiel Dies

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Rainy Days Ahead

Rain moved into the state overnight and will continue at times the next 24-36 hours, and it could be heavy at times as a widespread soaking rain is expected across the state…

Remembering Hank Williams 67 Years Later

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Tide and Tiger Fans React to Bowl Games

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Three People Killed in Elmore County Crash

Alabama state troopers say three people have been killed in a one-car crash early this morning in Elmore County. One additional person was injured. State troopers say 25-year-old Ladarious Antonio Griffin of Montgomery was driving on Rifle Range Road when…

Wetumpka Rings In 2020 with Meteor Drop

People in Wetumpka rang in 2020 with a New Year's tradition -- the annual meteor drop. It's a tradition that started in 1987. The meteor drop commemorates the meteor which hit the area about…