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

MPD Investigates Late-Night Clinton Street Shooting

On Sunday, July 28, 2019 at about 11:00 p.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 700 block of Clinton Street after receiving a report of a subject shot. There, they located an adult male who had sustained a non-life…

The Dog Days of Summer

THE FINAL DAYS OF JULY: Hot and mainly dry weather is expected for Monday as highs once again climb into the lower and mid 90s. For Tuesday and Wednesday, a few more…

2019 is Turning Into a Deadly Year for Alabama Officers

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say they're seeing an alarming rise in gun violence against Alabama law enforcement officers. Al.com reports that three Alabama police officers were killed in the first half of this year. According to the National Law…

Memorial Service to be Held for Alabama Prison Search Dog

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A memorial service will be held for an Alabama prison search dog that died after helping authorities discover synthetic marijuana. The Alabama Department of Corrections says "Jake" will be honored on Tuesday. The dog became ill…

Alabama Family Continues Fight for Grease Trap Safety Laws

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama family is continuing its fight for new safety rules for restaurant grease traps across the nation. The Montgomery Advertiser reports that Corrie Andrews' 3-year-old daughter, Sadie Grace, died in October 2017 at an Auburn…

Police Officer Makes Immunity Request in ’16 Shooting

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A judge will consider a police officer's request for immunity in a 2016 fatal shooting in Montgomery. Defense lawyers argue Aaron Smith was acting in self-defense when he shot and killed 58-year-old-Greg Gunn. Smith currently faces…

What the Tech? App of the Day: Welcome

Got a trip or vacation coming up soon? You'll want to take a look at a new travel app called "Welcome". Rather than just recommendations, reviews and photos, this app acts as…