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.
Alabama is no stranger to severe weather, and the Alabama Department of Revenue want you to be always be prepared for when severe weather strikes. Beginning Friday, February 26 at 12:01 AM until Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 12 midnight, the…
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The Alabama Senate has approved a lean General Fund budget that could mean cuts to Medicaid services in the state. Senators approved the$1.8 billion spending bill Thursday on a 24-10 vote, sending it to the Alabama House for consideration. The Senate-passed…
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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is planning a weekend campaign stop in Alabama ahead of the state's Super Tuesday primary next week. The Clinton campaign said in a statement that she'll hold a get-out-the vote event Saturday in Birmingham. Her…
It's time to award another deserving teacher with our Golden Apple Award. This week's winner comes from Wilcox Central High School in Camden. [gtxvideo vid="K0BF7k6U" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/K0BF7k6U-120.jpg?cachebust=1456349544813" vtitle="Golden Apple 2.23.16"] Do you have a recommendation for a great teacher…
Alabama Power is reporting some power outages in our area due to the severe weather. At 10:00 p.m., Alabama Power says there were approximately 2,015 customers without service in central Alabama. Those are concentrated in the following areas: Montgomery…
Agape of Central Alabama held its 2nd Annual Connecting Hearts benefit. The event was held at the Alley Station Warehouse and raised money to help connect children with families through adoption and foster care. Agape sets out to match children with…
