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.
Three suspects were arrested after attempting to smuggle drugs into the Easterling Correctional Facility in Clio on Tuesday. Michael Alley, 39, Priscilla Alley, 34, and John Dasinger, 38, all three of Ozark, were arrested after a K9 unit found…
On November 27, Lakira Goldsmith was reported missing from the 4500 block of Narrow Lane Road. The family is asking for assistance locating her. Goldsmith has not been seen by anyone since November 27. She takes prescribed medicine for asthma…
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the death of Joshua Gentry, 34, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 4000 block of Twin Lakes Drive on Christmas Day, in reference to a body found.…
Alabama coach Nick Saban says three players suspended this week will not play the rest of this season, adding that their status beyond that is uncertain. Starting left guard Deonte Brown, tight end Kedrick James and offensive lineman Elliot…
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that happened at an apartment complex early this morning. Officials say a woman was shot in the 100 block of Saddleback Ridge around 7:30 a.m. She was taken to the hospital with life- threatening injuries.…
Montgomery police have now released the name of the woman who was shot and killed in downtown Montgomery Wednesday evening. Police say 58-year-old Lana Herbert of Montgomery was shot in the 100 block of Commerce Street around 6 p.m. She…
Public health officials are investigating a spike in hepatitis A cases in north Alabama. The Alabama Department of Public Health announced Wednesday that it is investigating an increase in hepatitis A cases in Jackson County. Health officials say the outbreak…
SOUTHERN SOAKER: Today and tomorrow will feature a soaking rain for Alabama. There will be some thunder mixed in at times but severe weather is not expected. Heavy rain will be…
Montgomery's Eastside Grille, a restaurant fixture on Atlanta Highway for 16 years, will soon be closing forever. The restaurant's owners say the final day will be Sunday, Dec. 30. The decision was announced on Facebook as well as Eastside Grille's…
Well-known Montgomery businessman John F. Knight, Sr. has died at the age of 98. According to information from Alabama State University, Knight died…
