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

Search for Missing 5-Year-Old from Florida Expands to Demopolis

Authorities in Florida say they're expanding the search of a missing 5-year-old girl to Alabama, and the girl's mother is no longer cooperating with their investigation. Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams said during a press conference Monday that officers have been…

Cholesterol Levels Dropping in U.S.

Here's some good health news: Cholesterol levels are dropping in the U.S. Researchers examined records of people taking cholesterol-lowering medicine between 2005 and 2016, a few years after a big change in treatment guidelines. They found encouraging declines, suggesting the…

What the Tech? App of the Day: Price Pulse

Even though Thanksgiving is still three weeks away, Black Friday sales have already launched in some stores. If you haven't checked the app stores yet you'll find dozens of…

Auburn Student Group Promotes Mental Health Awareness

Students at Auburn University are trying to connect with friends and strangers to talk about mental health. According to reports, the student organization, Active Minds, held a series of events throughout last week to promote mental health awareness. On Monday,…

Judge Issues Gag Order in Aniah Blanchard Case

A gag order has been put in place in the case against the man accused of kidnapping Aniah Blanchard. According to WIAT, the Lee County district attorney said there has been a gag order put in place, prohibiting him and 29-year-old…

Auburn Student Group Promotes Mental Health Awareness

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Students at Auburn University are trying to connect with friends and strangers to talk about mental health. The Opelika-Auburn news reports that the student organization Active Minds held a series of events throughout last week to…