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.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The nation's space agency is increasing a contract with engineers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. A news release from the school says NASA has doubled a multi-year deal for the UAB Engineering Innovation and…
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - A new $4.3 million taxiway is coming to the Auburn University Regional Airport. Airport director William Hutto told the Opelika-Auburn News that the new runway, which is expected to be completed in roughly six months, will…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug developed specifically to reduce excessive sweating, a common condition that can cause anxiety. Dermira Inc. said Friday its Qbrexza was approved for excessive underarm sweating. The drug is inside…
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Former Alabama House Majority Leader Micky Hammon has been released from federal prison. The Federal Bureau of Prisons lists that Hammon was released Wednesday after serving a 90-day sentence for mail fraud. Hammon, a Republican from Decatur, pleaded guilty last…
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the department’s chief of operations after the Montgomery Police Department charged him in connection with an incident of domestic violence. MPD has charged Kenneth Bolling, 55, of Montgomery with third-degree assault,…
Whether vacationing in Alabama's River Region for the first time or staycationing at home for this year’s midweek patriotic celebration, Independence Day in Montgomery will offer something for everyone! “This Independence Day offers a variety of exciting events throughout the…
Multiple people have been shot at The Capital newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland. The Baltimore Sun, which owns the Annapolis newspaper, says a reporter told them of the shooting Thursday afternoon. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says it…
Another Montgomery County man has pleaded guilty to helping plan and carry out a robbery in 2015 that resulted in the death of 20-year old Dundrell Young. Jordan Graham entered a guilty plea today before Fifteenth Circuit Judge James Anderson…
Summer camps provide a great opportunity for children and teens alike to make lasting friendships, while being physically active and developing life-long skills. Although the goal of summer camp is to keep your children healthy and safe, it is not…
