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

Relatively Calm Pattern

Today will feature a mix of sun and clouds along with a high in the mid to upper 80s and we will mention a few isolated showers over the eastern and southern…

Not as Hot This Week

FRONT ON THE WAY: Finally, the much anticipated front is pushing through Alabama today and we are expecting more clouds with scattered showers and storms, especially later this afternoon and evening across…

Alabama City Getting $3 Million for Lead Removal

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - The city of Tuscaloosa is getting $3 million in federal grant money to help remove lead contamination from low-income homes. The Tuscaloosa News reports the money will be used for safety improvements in 250 homes in…

Educators Express Concerns About Reading Proficiency Law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Educators say they're concerned about a new reading test they say could result in thousands of Alabama third-graders being held back. Al.com reports that the test is the result of a new state law. It requires…