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
Alabama National Guard leader promoted to Major General
Alabama National Guard Adjutant General David Pritchett has been promoted.
Alabama corrections chief discusses prison construction, staffing
Alabama's prison commissioner says the state’s new prison in Elmore County will be completed in 2026 at a total cost of $1.25 billion, about twice as much as the original estimate of $623 million.
High School Football Preview: Elmore County
After boasting an 8-3 record in 2023, the Panthers are on the hunt for another winning season in 2024.
Having bid farewell to Saban, powerful SEC welcomes Oklahoma and Texas to the mix
What will the SEC look like this season with no Nick Saban and with the addition of Texas & Oklahoma to the mix?
Two dead in Dallas County accident
The two-vehicle crash happened around 1:50 a.m. Sunday on Alabama 5 near the 34 mile marker, approximately three miles north of Alberta.
1 dead, 1 injured in Montgomery double shooting
Police and fire medics were called around 10:10 p.m. Tuesday to the 4600 block of Virginia Loop Road.
Montgomery native hired as new General Manager of The Shoppes at EastChase
Former Eastdale Mall General Manager Richard Holman hired as new General Manager of The Shoppes at EastChase
Alabama State celebrates their second annual “Swing Into Success” Initiative
Alabama State celebrates their second annual "Swing Into Success" Initiative which is helping to promote diversity within the golf industry.
High School Football Preview: Holtville
The Holtville Bulldogs are on the hunt for another winning season and also welcome their new head coach Cory Lee this season.




