Jamey Tucker

Consumer Technology Reporter

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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.

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Articles

3 People Injured From a Shooting this Weekend

Three people are injured after a shooting in the capitol city this weekend. Police say the victims were shot in the 2400 block of east south boulevard saturday night. All three victims were expected to be out of the hospital…

Montgomery Police are Investigating a Robbery.

Montgomery police are investigating a morning robbery. Officials say it happened near a Always Money location in the 1100 block of Ann Street. Luckily, there were no injuries. Police are  searching for the adult male suspect who fled on foot.…

Elmore Co. Officials Arrest 2 Men After Burglary

Elmore county officials arrest two men after a burglary. Justin Koerner and Brandon Stodghill are behind bar after police say that they burglarized a home in Wetumpka off highway 231. According to authorities, the two allegedly stole money and jewelry.  …

Authorities Search for Lawrence County Inmate

Law officers in northern Alabama are searching for an inmate they say failed to return from a work-release assignment. Authorities say 24-year-old Christopher Chase Sapp of Hillsboro was being held for failing to appear in court. WHNT-TV reports that authorities…

Boy killed During Gunfight at Birthday Party

 Authorities say a 7-year-old child was killed after being caught in the crossfire of a shootout between two men as the boy attended a birthday party in Greensboro. Hale County District Attorney Michael Jackson said the Saturday night gun fight…

Historic Riverfront Mansion Gutted by Fire

A historic mansion on the Chattahoochee River in Columbus has been severely damaged by fire. Authorities said the Sunday blaze gutted the home known as the Mott House, built by the second mayor of Columbus and later owned by some…

Auburn Symposium to Explore Ala. Role in Civil War

Auburn University is hosting a symposium exploring Alabama's role in the Civil War and its aftermath. The forum is being hosted at Langdon Hall Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Organizers say speakers will include contributors to the book "The Yellowhammer War:…