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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Antonio Brown is going back to school. Central Michigan University spokeswoman Heather Smith said Monday that Brown began taking online courses last week, adding he is not attending classes on campus. Brown played for the Chippewas from 2007 to 2009…
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Today's Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Tidwells's 4th grade class at Redland Elementary School.
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A local sailor made his way home Friday for a surpise visit at Peter Crump Elementary School. Aljvontez Butler, 20, serves in the U.S. Navy and has been stationed in San Diego. He has…
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ON THE MAPS: High pressure to our northeast continues to provide an easterly flow into the state keeping us very dry with low humidity and fairly comfortable temps, especially in the morning…
