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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Articles

Montgomery Group Hosts Funky Thanksgiving Fundraiser

One local group had a little fun over the holiday last night...all for a good cause. The group Live + Listen held its annual Funksgiving benefit concert last night at the Union Station Train Shed in downtown Montgomery. The event…

Former Gov. Don Siegelman Still Hoping for Presidential Pardon

Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman could be released from prison as early as February, but is still hoping for a pardon from outgoing President Barack Obama. In a Thanksgiving message to supporters, Siegelman thanked people who supported him during his…

The Roberson Effect

High school athletics have always been a great avenue for maturing students physically and mentally, but head basketball coach Jason Roberson of Prattville Christian Academy believes that his mission goes much…

Steve Harvey Hosts Radio Show from ASU Campus

There were plenty of laughs to be had as Steve Harvey cracked jokes for the audience. While he wants to bring fun to Alabama State's Turkey Day Classic, he also says he's in it for another reason. "One of my…

Isolated Shower Tonight, Mild Thanksgiving

The winds of change begin to blow today as clouds will be on the increase. A storm system is lifting across the Mississippi Valley and this system will produce a chance…

Golden Apple: Valerie McCants

Our Golden Apple Award winner this week comes from the Wilcox County School system in West Alabama. In her 12th year of teaching, Valerie McCants, at J.E. Hobbs Elementary…

On a Warming Trend

TERRIFIC TUESDAY: After the cold start, it will be another day with an abundance of sunshine that will allow for temperatures to warm into the lower 70s for much of South/Central…

Magical Christmas Toy Drive Kicks Off

It's a project that takes a lot of helping hands. The Magical Christmas Toy Drive brings hundreds of smiles to children across the River Region, who otherwise may not have…