Jamey Tucker

Consumer Technology Reporter

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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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Winnie Mandela Dead at 81

South Africa's state broadcaster says Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, prominent anti-apartheid activist and the ex-wife of Nelson Mandela, has died. She was 81. Madikizela-Mandela was married to Nelson Mandela from 1958 to 1996. Mandela was imprisoned throughout most of their marriage and…

Harper Lee letters offer candid takes on religion and Family

Harper Lee, the most media shy of writers, was not shy about expressing herself in private. Six letters donated to Emory University and being made public Monday show the author lamenting the conservative values of her native Monroeville, Alabama, and…

Family-Friendly Movies, Events Welcomed

It's time again for "Movies on the Green" at The Shoppes at EastChase and everyone is invited. "They can bring blankets. They can pick up pizza from Pies and Pints. Which 'Wich? has sandwiches, family packs from Zoe's. Or they…

Face 2 Face: Michael McAllister

Senior Political Reporter Tim Lennox sat down for a Face to Face with 2018 Gubernatorial candidate Michael McAllister. McAllister will be running as a Republican. He talks about cutting…

Auburn Formally Announces New President

Auburn University has officially sworn-in its new president. Reports say that Steven Leath was formally announced as the university's 19th president Thursday. He was hired in March 2017 and succeeds Jay Gogue, who held the post since July 2007 before…

Good Friday, Improving Weather

GOOD FRIDAY THROUGH EASTER SUNDAY: The sky becomes mainly sunny today with a high in the upper 60s to lower 70s, and the Easter weekend looks very nice. Saturday will feature…