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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Senate Approves Payday Lending 30-day Payback Plan

The Alabama Senate has approved a payday lending reform that will give borrowers 30 days to pay back that money. Senators on Thursday voted 20-4 for the legislation. Republican Senator Arthur Orr of Decatur said the 30 days gives borrowers…

NCAA Corruption Case Won’t Stop ‘Selection Sunday’

The FBI corruption investigation that rocked college basketball and led to criminal charges against assistant coaches, agents, apparel company employees and others won't impact Selection Sunday. The sport seemed set to implode and it still might. But many named or…

Freezing Temperatures Tonight

SUNNY, COOL DAYS: After the cold mornings, today and tomorrow will feature a sky full of sunshine. Today expect a high in the upper 50s. Friday will be warmer, with highs…

Drunk Driving Bill to Close Loophole Nears Final Vote

A bill in its final stages could close a loophole in the law to reduce drunk-driving deaths. The bill introduced by Sen. Jim McClendon would require drunk drivers to use an ignition interlock device after their first offense. Ignition interlocks…