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.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says the state's new abortion ban reflects Alabamians' value for the "sanctity of life." Ivey made the comments Monday. Last week she signed the legislation that bans abortion in almost all cases. Asked about criticism the…
Tuition will not increase next year at Troy University. The school announced this week that its Board of Trustees voted to keep the current tuition rates in place for the upcoming academic year. Reports say the current undergraduate tuition of…
Authorities in Auburn have arrested a man suspected of killing a police officer. Police say 29-year-old Grady Wayne Wilkes lead police on a manhunt late Sunday night after Wilkes shot at three officers who responded to a reported domestic disturbance.…
For our Monday, a weak surface front will stall out and dissipate over Alabama, we will leave the threat for a few scattered showers and storms in the forecast later this afternoon and evening, but nothing especially heavy is expected.…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Parking lots have been filling up with scores of new Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Alabama. The Tuscaloosa News reports that thousands of the vehicles are showing up in parking lots across west and central Alabama. Officials with…
BALTIMORE (AP) - The Latest on the Preakness (all times local): 7:10 p.m. War of Will has won the 144th Preakness. After finishing well out of the money in the Kentucky Derby from the No. 1 post, War of Will…
TROY, Ala. (AP) - Tuition will not increase next year at Troy University. The school announced this week that its Board of Trustees voted to keep the current tuition rates in place for the upcoming academic year. The Dothan Eagle…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama environmental regulators have proposed a $250,000 fine against Alabama Power Company after groundwater tests near the company's coal ash pond in Gadsden showed high levels of arsenic and radium. Alabama Department of Environmental Management says…
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - Alabama authorities say a high school graduation party fueled by alcohol spiraled out of control early Saturday, leaving one person dead. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks tells news outlets eight other people were hurt in a…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A Civil War group plans to rededicate a monument in Birmingham for Union soldiers. Al.com reports that the Sons of Union Veterans-Civil War will rededicate the 1891 Grand Army of the Republic monument on Sunday afternoon.…
