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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
School Safety Training
It's called "Run, Hide, Fight" training. The Montgomery County Sheriff's office offered the class to cover the "what if's?" "So we had an open conversation about what they see in the classroom,…
Tuskegee Police Announce Arrests in June Homicide
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of 21-year-old Quadarius Lamar Long in Tuskegee. Long was fatally shot on June 26 in 600 block of Judkins Court. 47-year-old Robert Reynolds, Jr., who is currently in federal custody…
Michelle Obama Announces Week of Action to Sign Up Voters
Michelle Obama is marking the 53rd anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by urging Americans to participate in a week of action to get people signed up to vote. The former first lady announced Monday that the When We All…
Andalusia Police Search for Two Vehicles in Drive-by Shooting
The Andalusia Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting that happened just before Noon today. Police say the shooting occurred on Snead Street. Investigators have no suspects at this time, but they are looking for two vehicles: a black, 4-door…
Gay Florida Valedictorian Kicked Out of House Will Pay $0 to Attend Georgetown University
After raising nearly $130,000 to cover tuition, a gay Florida valedictorian who says his parents kicked him out will pay nothing to go to college this fall. Reports say Georgetown University adjusted 18-year-old Seth Owen's financial aid package, reducing his…
Two Killed in South Montgomery County Crash
A two-vehicle crash onSunday, August 5, has claimed two lives. Thomas James Barnes, 57, of Ramer was killed when the 1974 Chevrolet pickup he was driving collided with a 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. He was not using a seat belt. The driver…
Titus Man Killed When Ejected from Truck in Single-Vehicle Crash
A single-vehicle crash on August 5, has claimed the life of a Titus man. David Clark Lionberger V, 31, was killed when the 1998 GMC pickup he was driving left the roadway and struck several trees. Lionberger, who was not using a…
State takes comments on Medicaid work requirement
Alabama is accepting comments on its proposal to put a work requirement on 74,000 Medicaid recipients. The Alabama Medicaid Agency opened a new public comment period on the proposal. The proposal would require 35 hours of work, job training, education…
Hot Start to Week
MORE OF THE SAME: If you liked the weekend's weather you will love today's...It will be a hot day with isolated to scattered showers and storms developing mainly during the afternoon;…
