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

What the Tech? Facebook Facial Recognition

Facial recognition is now a full part of Facebook offered to all users. Last year Facebook quietly rolled out facial recognition to some users. The feature allows Facebook to scan photo…

Late Summer Heat Wave Continues

Tons of sunshine in the sky today will allow for another hot day with highs in the mid to upper 90s and it will be a breezy day as well with northwesterly…

Winn Dixie Raising Money for Hurricane Dorian Victims

You can help those affected by Hurricane Dorian by doing something as simple as going to the grocery store. Winn Dixie's parent company Southeastern Grocers has announced that it's raising money to help those in the Bahamas and those along…

Residents React to Walmart Gun Crackdown

Walmart is taking steps to try and combat gun violence. The retail giant announced Tuesday that it would stop the sale of handgun ammunition and  short-barrel rifle ammunition that can be used with military-style…

Lawmakers Tour Staton Correctional Facility

Today some lawmakers got a first hand look at some of the problems facing Alabama's prison system. The governors study group on criminal justice policy was at Staton Prison Wednesday  morning. When the Department…