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.
State legislators along with various agencies teamed up for Human Trafficking Awareness Day at the State House. Four bills were introduced in House Committee's to help fight back against human trafficking. Officials with…
On April 23, the Tennessee Department of Health reported to the Alabama Department of Public Health that an individual with a confirmed measles case traveled through Alabama on April 11 and made two stops during the infectious period. Persons should…
Attorney General Steve Marshall urges Alabamians to participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, on Saturday, April 27, at various locations throughout the state. This year’s event—the 17th DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back--has approximately 68 collection sites…
Imprisoned actor Bill Cosby is renewing attacks on a Pennsylvania trial judge as he again seeks bail while he appeals his sex-assault conviction. Lawyers for the 81-year-old Cosby filed a bail motion Wednesday with the state Superior Court. They complain…
A Florida-based contractor will pay $329,057 in back wages and benefits to 53 postal delivery workers in Montgomery. According to reports, the decision comes after an investigation into St. Augustine, Florida-based Postal Fleet Services Inc. by the U.S. Department of…
Today's Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Shanahan's 2nd grade class at Catoma Elementary School.Â
Alabama lawmakers are advancing a bill that would allow the use of medical marijuana to treat some illnesses and conditions. The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday voted 6-2 for the bill after a public hearing. The bill now moves to…
Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh will not run for U.S. Senate next year. Marsh had considered joining what is expected to be a crowded Republican field vying to recapture the seat held by Sen. Doug Jones. Marsh said…
DRY TODAY: Pretty easy forecast today as plenty of sunshine today will warm us all back into the 80s this afternoon. There will be some of those upper-level cirrus clouds pushing…
A legislative committee has narrowly rejected a proposal to allow people to carry concealed handguns in public without getting a special permit. The Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee on Tuesday voted down the proposal by Republican Sen. Gerald Allen of…
