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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Extra: Move Over

More than 170 law enforcement officers have been killed on United States roads in the past 14 years, after being struck by other vehicles. In Alabama, there's a law on the books that requires drivers to "move over" for flashing lights. But are motorists really following it?

Salvation Army Kicks Off Christmas Kettle Campaign

Tomorrow brings a day of giving thanks, but the salvation army is hoping that you'll give donations as well. And today, we here at Alabama News Network helped the Salvation Army kick off their annual red Kettle Campaign.

Gene Linked to Alcohol Abuse

Another group of researchers in Britain say they've discovered a gene mutation that can cause excessive drinking.

Hidden Salt in Your Medications

Researchers in London say there is so much salt in some prescription medications, that taking the maximum dose could put patients at greater risk of heart trouble, hypertension and stroke.