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

Major Crash Causes Lane Closure on I-65

A major crash on I-65 in Montgomery has caused a road closure. According to Algo, the crash is on Interstate 65 nortbound at the US31/Mobile Highway exit. Officials are asking that you seek an alternate route.  

Alabama Bicentennial Celebration Heads to Finale

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama is celebrating its 200th birthday. The 2019 bicentennial celebration will culminate in December with three days of events in Montgomery. The event marks the 200th anniversary of Alabama's admission to the United States. The celebration…

Rosa Parks Statue to be Unveiled Sunday

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A new statue of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks will stand in downtown Montgomery. The city said the statue will be unveiled Sunday at 1 p.m. at Montgomery Plaza at the Court Street Fountain. The unveiling…

Iron Bowl Fans Ready for Kickoff

The 2019 Iron Bowl has fans of both Alabama and Auburn excited and a little nervous. But they have packed the Plains around Jordan-Hare Stadium as they await kickoff. The Alabama Crimson Tide…

Montgomery Man Killed in Early Morning Crash

Montgomery police say a Montgomery man was killed in a single-car wreck early this morning. Police say 34-year-old Rodney Vaughans, Jr. was killed when his car hit a tree. The wreck happened around 5AM in the 300 block of Taylor…

Alabama News Network Special: Reed Makes History

Alabama News Network has produced a special on the historic election of Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed. This year, he became the city's first black mayor in Montgomery's 200-year history. While he's a new face in the mayor's office, Reed was…

“Big John” Williams’ Family Withdraws Lawsuit

The family of slain Lowndes County Sheriff “Big John” Williams has withdrawn a lawsuit against the county commission filed earlier on Wednesday. The family's attorney, Micheal Strickland, confirmed that the family did withdraw…