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

Jessica Taylor Endorsed by State Representative Will Dismukes

Will Dismukes, a former Republican candidate for Alabama’s 2nd congressional district, endorsed Republican candidate Jessica Taylor Tuesday. State Representative Will Dismukes of Prattville said, “Our country desperately needs a new generation of conservatives…

Disney+ Hits 10 Million Subscribers in 1 Day

Disney Plus says it hit more than 10 million sign-ups on its first day of launch, far exceeding expectations. Disney's mix of Marvel and Star Wars movies and shows, classic animated films and new series appears to be a hit…

Charlotte Meadows Wins House District 74 Special Election

An education advocate has been elected to fill an Alabama House seat. According to preliminary results from the Secretary of State's Office, Republican Charlotte Meadows is the winner of Tuesday's special election. Meadows defeated Democrat Rayford Mack, 68% to 31%.…

UPDATE: Missing Prattville Elderly Couple Located Safe

*UPDATE* The Jemisons have been located, and are safe. They were located a Selma Hospital. They are back with family members.   *PREVIOUS STORY* Prattville police are looking for an elderly couple who have gone missing. Authorities say that 78-year-old…

Montgomery Fire Officials Investigating Three Separate Fires

Montgomery Fire Officials were called to three separate fires in just one hour Tuesday night. They happened on Calmar Drive, Thomas Avenue and Forest Grove Drive between 6 and 7 o'clock last night.  Investigators have not released much information about…

Morning FREEZE WARNING; Sunny, Cool Afternoon

WARMER WEDNESDAY: A FREEZE WARNING continues until 10AM as all locations across South/Central Alabama early this morning are well below freezing with widespread 20s. The rest of today will be cool, but…