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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.
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Bradley Byrne Sworn In as Alabama Congressman
Republican Bradley Byrne has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Death Of Greenville Bakery Owner Leaves City Mourning
Downtown Greenville won't be the same after the death of Ozzie Judah, a man who community members say was using his big heart to bring life back to the center of the city.
Public Service Commission Race Heats Up
There's been very little competition for most incumbents in state government this year, but one race got even more crowded.
Auburn alum Thomas, Braves Maddux, Glavine elected to Hall of Fame
Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and Frank Thomas have been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame, while Craig Biggio fell just short.
Being Fit as a Teen Has Health Benefits Later in Life
Fit teenagers are less likely to have heart attacks later in life according to researchers in Sweden.
American Kids Aren’t Getting Enough Exercise
The Centers for Disease Control says only about one-quarter of U.S. children aged 12 to 15 are getting the recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise every day.
People are Benefiting From Tobacco Control Efforts
Educating about smoking dangers, cigarette taxes and smoke-free laws have helped about 8 million people avoid premature deaths over the past 50 years, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Two Workers Dead After 90-Foot Fall at Outer Loop Road Site
Two workers have died in a accident at the Outer Loop highway project in Montgomery County.
Quest for the BCS: Reaction from Malzahn and Auburn Players
Auburn came within about a minute of winning the BCS National Championship, which made the loss especially disappointing for Coach Gus Malzahn and his players.
