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
Noon Update: A Nice Fall Day
SUNNY THURSDAY: Today will be the nicest day of the work week as we will have a much brighter day with ample sunshine along with highs ranging from the mid 70…
One Person Injured in Plane Crash Near Opelika
One person has been hurt when a single-engine plane crashed into some woods in near Opelika. Reports say three people were on the plane when it came down near Interstate 85 near Opelika around 10 p.m. Tuesday. Opelika Fire…
Gov. Ivey Disputes Spencer Collier’s Claims That She Had a Stroke in 2015
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's doctor confirmed she was hospitalized during a 2015 trip to Colorado, but Ivey disputed a statement from the state's former top law enforcement officer that she had suffered a mini-stroke. Ivey said she had altitude sickness…
Front Pushing South
TODAY: While the cold front will have moved completely through the state, but it will still be close over the western Florida Panhandle and up into southern parts of Georgia. We’ll…
Tua Headlines Midseason All-American Teams, 5 Other Alabama Players Named to Teams
Tua Tagovailoa and four of his Alabama teammates highlight The Associated Press midseason All-America team. Tagovailoa, the prolific quarterback of the top-ranked Crimson Tide, has 21 touchdown passes and no interceptions without having to attempt a pass in the…
Local Organizations Provide Relief for Hurricane Michael
Organizations including Alabama 2-1-1, United Way, The Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief, and other local groups are working to help those affected by Hurricane Michael. Alabama Emergency Management Agency is supporting local EMA’s and state agencies…
Nearly 70 Selma to be Laid Off Due to Lack of Money
The City of Selma says it will lay off 68 employees because it lacks money. Reportedly, Mayor Darrio Melton met with employees Monday to notify them of layoffs, which will take…
Golden Apple: Brent Sowell
This week's Golden Apple comes from Marbury High School. Brent Sowell is a 9th grade History teacher at Marbury High School. He also coaches girls soccer. He says that he hopes…
Morning Pledge: Pike Road Elementary-Ms. Goodwin’s Class
Today's Morning Pledge, brought to you by Trinity Presbyterian School, is presented by Ms. Goodwin's 2nd grade class at Pike Road Elementary School.
