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.
Chilton, Macon and Tallapoosa counties are among the 19 counties in Alabama that are getting grant money to provide better access to high-tech medical care. In a statement, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the services are being provided through a $139,650 Appalachian…
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) says state troopers are investigating four traffic fatalities and two boating deaths statewide during the long Memorial Day holiday weekend. The period ran from 6 a.m. Friday, May 26 to midnight Monday, May 29. In…
From the Troy Newsroom -- Two people are recovering following a shooting in Troy over the weekend. Troy police say the shooting happened Saturday night in the 400 block of Aster Avenue. Â A 26-year-old man was airlifted to a Montgomery…
Police in south Florida say golf great Tiger Woods has been…
A West Alabama prosecutor frustrated by gang violence is asking churches to help in the fight against crime. District Attorney Michael Jackson is launching a program he calls "Adopt-A-Gang Member." He says the idea is to help gang members feel more…
From the steps of the state archives building... music filled the capital city. A perfect night to for many to enjoy to the sounds of the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra. "Maestro Hinds is outstanding.…
Here's a list of several Memorial Day Weekend events that are just a short drive away for people in our area: "To Kill a Mockingbird" What: Stage adaptation of Harper Lee's novel, performed in historic former courthouse. When: May 26-27…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma police say a man was shot during an early morning shootout that involved a police officer at a public housing complex. Capt. Johnny King says the officer…
New census projections show that Montgomery's population has dropped about 3% since 2010. While it is still Alabama's second-largest city, fast-growing Huntsville could overtake Montgomery in the coming years. Some Montgomery residents say…
The long Memorial Day travel period is underway. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will not be taking a holiday. Instead, state troopers will be out to make sure people buckle up and obey…
