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Jamey Tucker
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.
Articles
General Motors has Issued Yet Another Recall
General Motors is recalling more than 3.1 million additional cars for problems with ignitions switches.
Libyan Militant Accused in a Deadly Attack on Americans in Benghazi, Libya, is in U.S. Custody.
The Pentagon says a Libyan militant accused in a deadly attack on Americans in Benghazi, Libya, is in U.S. custody.
Sunni Militants are Still Winning New Territory and Threatening U.S. Facilities
Sunni militants are still winning new territory and threatening U.S. facilities in and around Baghdad...and that's prompted President Obama to step up U-S security for American personnel.
No Oil Spilled in Ala Train Derailment
Authorities say no oil was spilled in the derailment of a train carrying petroleum through Tuscaloosa.
Body of Missing Swimmer Recovered in North Alabama
Authorities say they've recovered the body of a swimmer who went missing after jumping from a rock overlooking Bates Landing at the Bear Creek Reservoir.
Phenix City Police Probe Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash
Police in the eastern Alabama town of Phenix City are searching for suspects after a 25-year-old Phenix City man was struck and killed by a car.
50 in Mobile for Distinguished Young Woman
Fifty participants in the Distinguished Young Women program are in Mobile for two weeks of activities leading up to the final night on June 28.
Ala Judge to Consider Bond in Sex Offender Slaying
A judge will consider lowering the bond for an Alabama man charged with killing a sex offender who sexually abused his daughter.
Alabama Listed As One of Ten Most Corrupt States
Fortune Magazine has released a list of the ten most politically corrupt states and Alabama is on that list.
