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.
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama says he will not rush to judgment about allegations that President Donald Trump pressed a foreign leader for a political favor. The Alabama Democrat told reporters Thursday that, "We are nowhere close to having…
The Alabama Committee on Self Driving Vehicles held its first official meeting Thursday at the State House. In the committees initial meeting, organization of the committee was the priority. The committee has bi-partisan…
The state of Alabama is asking the court to reconsider the change of venue in the murder of trial of Montgomery police officer, Aaron Smith. The trial was moved from Montgomery County to Dale County, but a motion has been…
Rodriguez Reed, who was found guilty of shooting and killing Ladarion Thompson after a verbal argument in the parking lot of a Montgomery gas station, has been sentenced by Judge Jimmy Pool to 99 years in prison, District Attorney Daryl…
Today, Pepsi, the NFL and Roc Nation announced cultural icons Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will perform during the PEPSI SUPER BOWL LIV HALFTIME SHOW on FOX at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. Pepsi and the NFL collaborated with Roc Nation to bring these two icons together for the…
Uber will begin cramming more services into its ride-hailing app as it explores ways to generate more revenue and finally turn a profit. The makeover announced Thursday will include force-feeding its food delivery service, "Eats," into the Uber app that…
The NBA says most two- and three-shot fouls in the G League this season will be settled by taking just one free throw. A made shot will count for the two or three points. Multiple free throws will be taken…
Montgomery police have charged Tawaine McCullough, 19, with one count of first-degree robbery and one count of first-degree theft of property in reference to a robbery that occurred on Sept. 24. The robbery occurred at about 7 p.m. in the…
Parole hearings will resume in November after being halted for two months. Charlie Graddick, director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, announced Thursday that the hearings will resume November 5. More than 600 hearings had been postponed when…
The Montgomery County Board of Education has approved a proposal to convert three Montgomery public schools into charter schools. The board approved an application from the Montgomery Education Foundation Tuesday night with a 4-1…
