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.
Investigators say the pilot of a small, single-engine airplane that crashed into a southwestern Colorado reservoir, killing all five people aboard, lost control of the aircraft as he prepared to land. The National Transportation Safety Board released a probable cause…
Montgomery police officials say a suspect is in custody after a shooting on Midway Street. Officials say the victim was found in the 1800 block of Midway Street with minor injuries. Police have not released details on what charges the…
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Two suspects are wanted in Prattville for using a stolen credit card to make purchases at a local business. While trying to use the card, the victim received an alert from the card provider and called the police. The transaction…
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The Pike County Sheriff's Department is looking for four suspects who burglarized a mechanic shop in the Ebenezer community. Officials say the suspects broke into the shop, which is located on Highway 223, during the last week of January. The suspects…
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Dallas County Commissioner Curtis Williams's house was destroyed today after a morning fire. Dallas County Volunteer Fire Department officials say the home, which is located on County Road 162 in Orrville, is a total loss. Williams says his daughter was home…
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