People learning more about Wetumpka impact crater
The 28th annual Impact Crater Tour is giving people a chance to learn more about the meteor that changed the landscape forever.
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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What the Tech: Looking back at 20 years of YouTube
By JAMIE TUCKER Consumer Technology Reporter It's hard to imagine a world without YouTube. Yet, this ubiquitous video platform is just celebrating its 20th birthday. That's right, the website that…
What the Tech: Are you giving your apps too many permissions?
Here's why you should ask yourself whether your smartphone is sharing too much.
What the Tech: Experts say you should delete these two Chinese apps immediately
Here's a warning from security experts about the Chinese apps rednote and DeepSeek.
What the Tech: How to free up storage space on your smartphone
If your smartphone's storage is full, deleting photos, apps and messages can help, but there’s a faster way to make space.
Supreme Court clears the way for a lawsuit over COVID-19 pandemic-era unemployment claims in Alabama
People left waiting for months on their unemployment claims during the coronavirus pandemic in Alabama must be able to sue the state over the delay, the U.S. Supreme Court says.
More details on Action 8’s new Lifesaver Radar in Wilcox County
Action 8 is the most fully-equipped TV station in our area for severe weather coverage with the introduction of our second Lifesaver Radar system, which is in Wilcox County.
Alabama Kidney Foundation holds Montgomery kickoff for annual walk
The 2025 Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration will take place on Saturday, May 3 at Riverwalk Stadium.
Shooting in Montgomery injures a juvenile male
The unidentified victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026
McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, chose his 83rd birthday to share his decision not to run.
