What the Tech: Celebrate Earth Day by recycling your old phone
It is estimated that 416,000 smartphones are thrown in the garbage every day. That’s a mountain of devices and batteries in landfills. But it doesn't have to be this way.
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: How to avoid tax scams, even after the April 15 tax deadline
Thousands fall victim to tax scams each year, even after the April 15 filing deadline.
WATCH: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed speaks on police chief’s resignation
Action 8 News provided live, breaking news coverage of a news conference this afternoon as Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed spoke about the resignation of Police Chief Darryl Albert.
Man found dead on Lower Wetumpka Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found on Lower Wetumpka Road.
Woman faces contraband, drug charges at Staton Prison
The Alabama Department of Corrections says it has arrested a woman on various charges at Staton Prison in Elmore County.
ADOC correctional security guard arrested for promoting prison contraband
Belser worked at the Ventress Correctional Facility in Barbour County.Â
What’s Happening: April 19-21
Fishing, jazz, herbs, baseball -- we have all of that plus an on-stage comedy/mystery performance happening this weekend in the River Region!
Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
Dickey Betts, a co-founder of the legendary Allman Brothers band has died at 80.
Man seriously injured in Montgomery shooting
A man has suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound after being shot in Montgomery.
Girl shot on Troy Highway in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a girl injured.
