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

Electic Elementary Morning Pledge

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Electic Elementary Morning Pledge

[gtxvideo vid="o3jGoLAA" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/o3jGoLAA-120.jpg?cachebust=1459432774886" vtitle="Morning Pledge 3/31"] Mrs. Runge 2nd Grade Class Student: Bailey Walker

Reaction to Governor Impeachment Plans

[gtxvideo vid="pYymKWeG" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pYymKWeG-120.jpg?cachebust=1459952893004" vtitle="bentley impeach reax"] Plans for Governor Bentley's impeachment continue to move forward. State Representative Ed Henry called for Governor Bentley's impeachment Tuesday after the allegations surfaced of an inappropriate relationship with his top aide, but…

Remembering W.B. Doby High School in Wetumpka

[gtxvideo vid="XbnOBf8h" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XbnOBf8h-120.jpg?cachebust=1459889655642" vtitle="wise interview"] Graduates of W.B. Doby High School in Wetumpka are planning a special ceremony to remember their school. Doby High School was an all-black high school that existed during the time that Alabama schools…

Residents React to Victoryland Reopening

[gtxvideo vid="fOmpan3D" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fOmpan3D-120.jpg?cachebust=1459869708913" vtitle="victoryland resident reax"] Victoryland could soon be open for good in Macon County. Owner Milton McGregor made the announcement Monday. He accused Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange and the Alabama Supreme Court of scheming to…

Awesome April Weather

[gtxvideo vid="Mj95cFYS" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Mj95cFYS-120.jpg?cachebust=1459741506805" vtitle="4/3/16 Ryan 10PM Forecast"] It was a chilly start to our Sunday this morning. The clear sky did allow for radiational cooling and we saw temperatures in the lower and mid-40s this morning. Our winds…

Splendid Spring Weekend

[gtxvideo vid="mbmctaP2" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mbmctaP2-120.jpg?cachebust=1459654476534" vtitle="4/2/16 Ryan 10PM Forecast"] Sunshine and blue sky are the story today. It has been a gorgeous Saturday across the state, and after the active week of weather, we sure need it. A lot of…

SNAP Benefits to End for 40 thousand Alabamians

Between 500 thousand to one million people across the country will begin to lose access nationwide this month. It's all a part of plan to get individuals a job instead of relying on the government for assistance. In order to…

Car Break-ins Up in Prattville

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Weather Authority: Flooding Rains, Severe Storms Possible

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