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.
The Millbrook Police Department and the Autauga County Sheriff’s Department are investigating motorcycle thefts, according to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers. The theft in Millbrook happened on Saturday, February 13. A business says three motorcycles were stolen from their property. Millbrook Investigators say…
A suspect wanted in multiple thefts is now in custody, according to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers. James Beecham turned himself in to Authority Bail Bonds on Monday. A representative of Authority Bail Bonds says Beecham contacted them after seeing himself on a CrimeStoppers segment. Beecham was…
The man who robbed a Pike Road convenience store at gun point on Valentine's Day has been arrest, according to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers. Brandon Alexander Reddoch was arrested by the Birmingham Police Department on February 17 at around 10:00 pm. A Birmingham Patrol…
Two people are dead after a three-vehicle crash Monday night in Tallapoosa County, according to officials with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The victims has been identified as as Natasha Bozeman, 37, of Montgomery and Anthony Robinson, 33, of Hayneville. The official…
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Two people have died after an accident in Tallapoosa County Monday night, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The two-vehicle crash occured on Alabama 49 South and Alabama 14 in Tallapoosa County. ALEA officials say more information will be provided…
The driver in a single-vehicle crash in Elmore County that killed three people has been charged in each of the deaths. Corey Wilson has been arrested by Alabama State Troopers and charged with three counts of Reckless Murder. He is being…
Local Emergency Management Agency officials have announced several early school dismissals today ahead of expected severe weather. Elmore County Schools - all after school athletic and extracurricular activities cancelled Hale County Schools - all afternoon evening events cancelled Macon County…
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ISOLATED SHOWERS FOR SUNDAY: Frontal boundary continues to sink slowly towards the south and will be the focal point for showers for Sunday. The best rain chances will be located across northern portions of the state, but scattered showers will…
