What the Tech? How to Fix a Weak WiFi Signal
One of the biggest complaints in my house is probably one you've either uttered or heard from your family. "The internet is slow". I hear it when my kids or wife are…
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.
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Man Wearing Alabama Apparel Robs Prattville Bank
On August 12, at approximately 12:25 PM, the First Community Bank located at 1761 E. Main St. was robbed by an unknown white male suspect. The suspect produced a note to a bank employee demanding money. The suspect was…
Gov. Ivey Awards Grant for Program to Aid Crime Victims in 60 Counties
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $308,904 grant to the Victims of Crime and Leniency Angel House in Montgomery to assist victims of violent crimes in 60 counties throughout the state. The nonprofit organization will use the funds to assist…
Andy Burcham Named New Voice of the Auburn Tigers
AUBURN, Ala. -- Auburn University has named Andy Burcham as Rod Bramblett's replacement as the voice of the Auburn Tigers. Burcham is not a new name to the plains. He has…
Security Guard Fatally Shoots Woman Shooting at Another Woman Outside of a Selma Bar
Police in Selma say a security guard fatally shot a woman who was shooting at another woman outside a bar. Reports say the 39-year-old woman with a gun had shot another…
Dangerous Heat Levels Continue
As a ridge exerts greater influence, our rain chances will decrease and heat levels will increase,and heat index values will continue to reach and exceed 105F for several hours each day, and…
UPDATE: Mental Evaluation Sought for Blount Shooting Suspect
Court records show that prosecutors requested a mental evaluation for 38-year-old Isaiah Johnson who is being held in jail. Johnson was arrested Thursday on charges of discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle. Prosecutors wrote in a court filing…
UA and Tuscaloosa Continue Shared Goal of Growing Businesses
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Officials say they expect new arrangements between the University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa's business incubator to help entrepreneurs and generate new jobs. The Tuscaloosa News reports that the Bama Technology Incubator, which features on-campus support for…
Alabama Getting $6.3 Million to Fight Opioids
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The state of Alabama is getting $6.3 million in federal funding to help fight opioid addiction. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced grants last week to help fund community health centers and rural…
