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

Pickens County Firey Train Car Derailment

The firey derailment of more than two dozen rail cars will lead to a massive cleanup in Pickens County in East Alabama. Officials say the train went off the rails overnight Friday, spilling crude oil and derailing 25 tank cars.

Game Day Parties Mean Big Business for Montgomery Restaurants, Supermarkets

Across Alabama, Crimson Tide fans are getting ready for the big matchup against Louisiana State University. Not everyone will be in Tuscaloosa for game day, but many fans who can't make it to Bryant Denny Stadium are watching the action at home. That's good news for some local businesses, who are already seeing game day crowds.