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.
When it comes to criminal cases in Elmore County, District Attorney, Randall Houston says he's seen more violent crimes this year than ever. As those cases pile up, for some that could mean a longer wait in the courtroom.
Crenshaw County students will get new opportunities next school year. The board of education is working with auto suppliers to create a Career Technical Center.
In other news, Alabama's Pre-K program is again named one of the top in the nation. And on the heels of that, Governor Bentley released details of 100 new grants to expand Pre-K programs across the state.
Two north Alabama men are free on bond after being arrested on charges of cheating at a bass fishing tournament.
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center say bullying could have long-term health consequences.
A pioneer of Alabama journalism is laid to rest.
Officers gathered for the annual Police Memorial Day outside of the police department.
Alabama News Network is on the scene of a shooting that took place around 11:45am.
Nearly four years after a Selma man is murdered a few feet from his own front door.
An Alabama Department of Corrections officer is arrested on drug trafficking charges.
