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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
Tourism Trouble? Montgomery Snubbed by USA Today Article
Even though much of the Civil Rights Movement took place in Montgomery -- USA Today didn't even list Montgomery in its Top 10 list of cities where black history comes alive.
Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo Preview
Opp's Rattlesnake Rodeo is less than two months away, and snake hunters say they are ahead of schedule.
Higher Education Rally Brings Hundreds To State House
The students poured through the streets of Montgomery, heading toward the state house to defend their public universities and colleges. Governor Robert Bentley took to the podium, showing his support for the state's higher education.
Tallassee Child Killed In Dog Attack Name Identified
From Tallassee -- we now know the name of the little girl killed in a dog attack. 4-year-old, Summer Sears, was killed while playing in her grandfather's unfenced backyard.
Union Springs Police Chief’s Job in Question
The future of a Bullock County police chief is in question. The City of Union Springs' mayor says he wants to fire Police Chief Clarence Wheeler, but Wheeler is fighting the termination.
Senate Approves Open Meetings Bill
The Alabama Senate has approved open meetings legislation sought by the Alabama Press Association and the governor.
Death of Inmate Won’t Affect Case Against Other Suspects
A prosecutor says the death of a defendant who faced a murder charge in the 20-year-old killing of a business owner will not affect the prosecution of the other three suspects.
Space Center Tops Alabama’s Paid Attractions
The Alabama Tourism Department says the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville was Alabama's most visited paid attraction in 2013.
Alabama Ten Commandments Bill Moves Ahead
Legislation providing for the display of the Ten Commandments in Alabama's public buildings is getting closer to clearing the Legislature.
