What’s Happening: June 26-28
Peaches take center stage this weekend, but there are also other celebrations happening across the River Region!
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.
Articles
Pike Road Summerfest celebrates 250th anniversary of U.S. independence
Even though we're still in the month of June, people in Pike Road are getting an early start to the celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Montgomery swim school takes part in “World’s Largest Swimming Lesson” event
The Goldfish Swim School in Montgomery has taken part in the "World's Largest Swimming Lesson."
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold is charged with directing attack against 3 people in Florida
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been charged in Tampa, Florida, with leading a plot to detain and pistol-whip three people whom he believed had stolen from him. The crimes could carry a sentence of up to life in prison.
Wetumpka man charged with human trafficking in Chilton County
35-year-old Brandon Barnett has been charged two counts of human trafficking and one count of domestic violence by strangulation or suffocation.Â
Two more men charged in Montgomery shootout
It happened around 3:50 p.m. on May 30 at a business in the 2800 block of East South Boulevard.Â
Tomato Sandwich Lunch Highlights State’s Peak Growing Season and Local Farmers
The annual Tomato Sandwich Lunch is a favorite summertime tradition, and it also showcases Alabama-made and Alabama-grown products.
BFGoodrich tire plant in Tuscaloosa to close; 1,200 jobs affected
Michelin North America, Inc., has announced that it will close the BFGoodrich tire plant in Tuscaloosa, which will affect 1,200 workers.
Man charged in death of 2-year-old child
It happened around 5:10 p.m. on Monday, February 16 when officers responded to a local hospital in regards to an unresponsive juvenile male.Â
Woman critically injured in Montgomery house fire
It happened around 2:02 a.m. Wednesday in the 2900 block of Alta Road.
