What’s Happening: June 9-11
You can take a trip back to the 1970s this weekend in Montgomery, or stay in current times to enjoy plenty of other fun events!
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
Trump prepares for possible federal charges after being warned he’s a target of documents probe
The former president's lawyers have been told he is a target of the investigation, the clearest indication yet that criminal charges could be coming soon, according to the Associated Press.
Montgomery Whitewater Releases Schedule of Opening Weekend Events
Montgomery Whitewater has released the schedule of events for its grand opening weekend, which is July 7-9.
UPDATE: Main suspect in 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway arrives in Birmingham
Joran van der Sloot, the chief suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway, was brought from Peru to Birmingham Thursday afternoon to face charges.
Alabama Republican Party “disappointed” with U.S. Supreme Court ruling on congressional districts
The Alabama Republican Party has released a statement on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says Alabama's congressional district maps violate the Voting Rights Act.
UPDATE: Suspect in Montgomery shooting also facing attempted arson charge
Investigators say a woman charged in a Montgomery shooting is now also charged with attempted arson.
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of Black voters in Alabama redistricting case
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a ruling in favor of Black voters in an Alabama congressional redistricting case, ordering the creation of a second district with a large Black population.
Former President Donald Trump coming to Alabama this summer
The Alabama Republican Party has announced that former President Trump will be headlining an ALGOP event this summer.
Main suspect in 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway due to be extradited to U.S.
The main suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Mountain Brook student Natalee Holloway was expected to be handed over to U.S. officials in Peru and flown to the United States.
Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to Republican politics, dies at 93
Pat Robertson, who founded the global Christian Broadcasting Network, ran for president and helped make religion central to Republican Party politics through his Christian Coalition, has died at 93.
