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.
Federal auditors say Tuscaloosa improperly received more than $1 million in aid following the monster tornado that struck in 2011. The Tuscaloosa News reports the Office of Inspector General has determined the Federal Emergency Management Agency should reclaim about $1.2…
As some cities make the decision to shed Confederate monuments, some Alabama lawmakers want to prohibit those removals unless legislators say it is OK. The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee on Tuesday will hold a public hearing on the bill titled…
Montgomery police are still investigating a crash that killed a 2-year-old boy early Sunday morning. Police say at about 6:45 a.m., officers and fire medics responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 85 southbound between Chantilly Parkway and Wares Ferry…
A judge has rescheduled a hearing on indicted House Speaker Mike Hubbard's request to dismiss ethics charges against him. Circuit Judge Jacob Walker delayed the hearing until Feb. 16 because of a scheduling conflict. Hubbard is alleging prosecutorial misconduct after…
SUNNY SUPER BOWL SUNDAY: The great weekend weather continued today. It was a cold start to our day with many spots at or just be freezing. However, with plenty of sunshine, temperatures were able to warm into upper 50s and…
Tonight, expect mainly clear conditions with another cold start as low will be in the upper 20s and lower 30s. [gtxvideo vid="Bp0ibkWD" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Bp0ibkWD-120.jpg?cachebust=1454804714604" vtitle="02/06/16 Ryan 6PM Forecast"] ON THE MAPS: A powerful storm system is forecast to develop…
Eight people have been arrested in a massive drug investigation conducted in Tallapoosa County. Officials say the investigation began with a complaint about possible drug activity near Benjamin Russell High School. A lengthy investigation, which included controlled buys from the…
A Deatsville man is in critical condition following a two-car accident at the intersection of Highway 14 and I-65 in Elmore County Thursday night. Three people were treated for injuries following the crash. The 38-year-old Deastsville was taken to Baptist South with…
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Two Greenville residents have been arrested on drug charges. Sandra Taylor, 62, and William Robertson, 44, were arrested Thursday morning during a massive operation. The arrest is part of a year-long investigation. Investigators say Robertson had been receiving drugs through the…
