Jamey Tucker
by WAKA Action 8 News
Consumer Technology Reporter
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
Millbrook man facing child sex charges
A Millbrook man is facing charges involving the sexual assault of a child, police say.
Troy basketball clinches first NCAA Tournament spot since 2017
Tayton Conerway scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half as Troy basketball beat Arkansas State to clinch a spot in the NCAA Tournament
Pearl, Broome win top SEC basketball awards
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl earned SEC Coach of the Year while Johni Broome was named SEC Player of the Year
Excited Fans Watch Troy Secure Spot in NCAA Tournament With Sun Belt Championship Win
Fans are hopeful that Troy’s momentum and talent will carry them far in the tournament.
Marchers set off on journey from Selma to Montgomery
About 50 people who want to retrace the steps of the Selma-to-Montgomery civil rights march of 1965 have set off on their own journey.
Lee County inmate charged with murder in death of cellmate
An inmate at the Lee County Jail has been charged with murder in the death of his cellmate.
Auburn slides to No. 3 in AP Top 25 College Basketball Poll; Alabama rises to No. 5
Auburn's eight-week streak as the nation's number one men's college basketball team is over, as the Tigers slide to No. 3.
What the Tech App of the Day: Vocabulary
If you want to spice up your conversations with new words, the Vocabulary app is the tool for you.
Troy to face Arkansas State in Sun Belt Men’s Basketball Championship
The Troy Trojans and the Arkansas State Red Wolves play for the Sun Belt Championship.




