What the Tech? Digital Detox
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Jamey Tucker
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.
Articles
Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Wife Survive Plane Crash in East Tennessee
Former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his wife Amy have survived a small plane crash in upper east Tennessee. Earnhardt Jr. has been taken to the hospital following the crash at Elizabethton Municipal Airport, the Carter County Sheriff's Office…
Fugitive Wanted for Murder, Robbery Captured in Montgomery
Wanted fugitive, J’Tari Bass, has been taken into custody. He was taken to jail by The United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force on Tuesday, August 13, in Montgomery. Bass was taken into custody without incident. No other details were released.…
Harvey Updyke to Appear in Court for Lack of Restitution Payment for Poisoning Trees at Toomer’s Corner
A prosecutor wants to know why a University of Alabama fan who pleaded guilty to poisoning landmark oak trees at Auburn University isn't making court-ordered restitution payments. Lee County District Attorney…
Prattville Police: Two People Shot at Newton Park, Searching for Possible Third Victim
Prattville police say two people have been shot at Newton Park and taken to hospital with serious injuries. It appears the incident happened in a vehicle. A possible 3rd victim is being…
Staying Very Hot, but Not as Humid
A stray shower or storm is possible today over South Alabama, but the weather is looking mainly dry and mostly sunny for today, tomorrow, and Saturday. It will remain very hot, with…
Will Alabama Residents Soon Be Allowed to Have Wine and Beer Delivered to their Door?
Alabama may soon join 45 other states, in allowing the shipment of wine and beer to consumers. A study task force met for the second time today at the Alabama State House. There were…
Meet the Candidates: Butler Browder
Alabama News Network is introducing you to the Montgomery mayoral candidates with our “Meet the Candidates” segment. Meet Butler Browder.
$11,000 Rewards for Information in Murders of Two Montgomery Teens
On Thursday, January 24, at 12:44 a.m., Montgomery police responded to the 1100 block of Hill Street in reference to a subject shot. Jaylen Saunders, 16, was found shot to death inside of his Hill Street residence. According to police…
Man Dies from Shooting Injuries, Andalusia Police Charge Man with Murder
The suspect in an August 1st Andalusia shooting has been charged with murder. Murder charges against Daimeion Rashawn Logan, 30, were processed Wednesday morning after he turned himself in to Covington County Jail on August 13th. At the time, Logan…
