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.
The United State Postal Inspection Service is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the following crimes: Between closing hours of June 25, and the early morning hours of June…
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An Alabama corrections officer has been arrested on charges of accepting money to help smuggle forbidden items into a state prison. The Alabama Department of Corrections said Wednesday that Willie Gene McLemore, Jr. was arrested last month on charges of…
Members of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce along with elected officials had a ribbon cutting Wednesday for Gerhardi Inc. The company manufactures parts for German automobiles. The facility is currently operating with 80 employees, but they have just secured…
Montgomery Fire/Rescue Fire Investigators have charged two Montgomery men, Berrien McLemore, 21, and Eric Baxter, 34, in connection to a structure fire. On July 9, at approximately 1:15 p.m., fire units responded to the…
According to Elmore County Superintendent Richard Dennis, the Redland Elementary teacher who was accused of slapping a student in March was terminated at Monday night's school board meeting. She has not formally been charged or arrested regarding the accusation. The…
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Would you like to see a new outdoor sports facility in the Millbrook area? The Grandview YMCA along with various county and town agencies have partnered to conduct a feasibility study for a new outdoor sports complex in Millbrook. They…
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has announced its new salary and bonus structure, resulting from the passage of HB468, which Gov. Ivey signed into law on May 29. The law will provide ADOC correctional officers a two-step, 5% pay…
