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.
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The front that came through earlier this week, stalled along the Gulf Coast and caused widespread showers and storms across the Gulf Coast and southern portions of Alabama this morning. There are a few light showers Central Alabama this afternoon,…
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Rebekah Caldwell Mason, a senior adviser to Gov. Robert Bentley, has issued a statement regarding allegations that she and the governor had an affair. Bentley has apologized to the people of Alabama for saying inappropriate things to Mason, but says…
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It's time to award another deserving teacher with our Golden Apple Award. This week, we are heading to Banks Middle School in Pike County. Do you have a recommendation for a great teacher we should recognize? To nominate a teacher…
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