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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Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies are on a manhunt this afternoon. Deputies and other law enforcement agencies say they're in the area of Old Atlanta Highway, Jones Road, Wares Ferry Road and the surrounding area looking for two escapees. Both of…
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Today's Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Stembridge's 3rd grade class at Dalraida Elementary School.Â
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Gun crimes are on the rise in Montgomery. Officials are asking the community to help them curb violent crime. Just last weekend, 11 people were injured in 6…
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Alabama News Network has a new leader. Bahakel Communications, Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Beverly Bahakel announced today that Mike Costa has been named Vice President and General Manager of its Montgomery TV operations effective immediately. A 30-year broadcast veteran, Costa comes…
Today's Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Robinson's 3rd grade class at Dalraida Elementary School.
