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

Plans for Orginial Montgomery Questplex Called Off

The multimillion dollar science and technology center known as Questplex planned for downtown Montgomery will not happen, at least not as originally envisioned. Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange says the city won't receive some of the tax credits it expected, and he says that leaves too big a funding gap to fill.

Compromise Reached on Education Budget

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says an education budget compromise will put more money into health insurance so employees will not face large increases in their premiums.

What’s Left For Lawmakers This Session?

The clock is running out for lawmakers to finish their business this session. They will be off next week for their spring break, but will only have three meeting days left when they return.