Warm & Breezy Day, Storms Tonight
RAIN/STORMS RETURN: All eyes are looking west at the very powerful storm system making its across the Plains, heading towards the Upper Midwest today. On the north and west side of…
Jamey Tucker
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.
Articles
“Buy Alabama’s Best” Campaign Encourages Citizens to Buy Locally Sourced Products
The Buy Alabama's Best Campaign formed in 2006. Four Alabama companies, the Alabama Grocer Association, and the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries saw a need to identify products made in…
Paul Manafort Sentenced to Additional Three and a Half Years in Second Case
Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been indicted in New York on state charges, seen as a strategy for preventing a potential presidential pardon. A federal judge has sentenced Paul Manafort to more than 3 1/2 additional years…
Social Media Claims First Lady Look-alike Accompanied President to Tour Lee County Storm Damage
President Donald Trump has had it with the #fakeMelania conspiracy theories that have been circulating on social media. Trump claims that photos of his wife were altered to make it appear that a look-alike accompanied him to Alabama last week…
Verizon Charging Extra $10 Monthly for 5G Network
A handful of Verizon customers will soon have faster wireless service - but they'll have to pay $10 a month more. Verizon says it'll flip the switch next month on a much-hyped, next-generation "5G" phone network . Service will start…
Former State Trooper Arrested on Felony Drug Charges
On Tuesday, March 12, Alabama State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents arrested former ALEA Trooper Stephen Langham on six felony drug charges. Langham is charged with five counts of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and one count of Unlawful…
Morning Pledge: Dalraida Elementary School-Ms. Sutley’s Class
Today's Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Sutley's 1st grade class at Dalraida Elementary School.Â
Man Convicted of 2013 Murder of Selma Faces Life in Prison
A Selma man has been convicted in the 2013 shooting death of a man during a robbery. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says that 31-year-old Justin Simpson was convicted Monday night of capital and felony murder. The jury deliberated…
University of Alabama Graduate Newest “Bachelorette” on ABC Reality Show “The Bachelor”
A former beauty queen from Alabama will be featured on the upcoming season of "The Bachelorette." University of Alabama graduate Hannah Brown of Northport was named the newest "Bachelorette" during the season…
Dry Wednesday, Rain & Storms Return Tomorrow
We will stay dry today though the sky will feature more clouds than sun. Highs today will be very mild with mid and upper 70s throughout South/Central Alabama. ACROSS THE USA:…
