What’s Happening: June 2-4
This is a great weekend to get outdoors, with plenty of events happening in the River Region for you to enjoy -- especially if you like to exercise!
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.
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Articles
Legislature Approves Enhanced Penalties for “Criminal Enterprise”
Alabama lawmakers gave final approval on Thursday to legislation that could lead to lengthier prison sentences for felonies committed as part of a "criminal enterprise."
Senate Gives Final Approval to Debt Ceiling Deal, Sending It to President Biden
The Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package before the fast-approaching government default deadline.
Hot and Humid Weekend Ahead
The second day of June will be hot and humid but temperatures will be even warmer over the weekend. #alwx
Montgomery Greek Festival returns this weekend
The two-day festival runs Friday and Saturday.
West’s 3-run homer, Rogers’ pitching help Tennessee top Alabama 10-5 in WCWS opener
Alabama will play in an elimination game on Friday against Stanford.
SEC to play 8-game conference football schedule in 2024; long-term model still TBD
The Southeastern Conference will play eight league games in 2024 when it expands to 16 teams with the additions of Oklahoma and Texas.
Fellow Montgomery firefighters holding fundraiser for injured brothers
The fundraising event will begin Friday at 4:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Ric and Mo's on Watchman Drive in Montgomery.
White House Says Biden Is “Fine” after He Tripped and Fell at Air Force Graduation
President Joe Biden fell on stage at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation Thursday and the White House said he was “fine” after tripping over a sandbag.
Former Playboy Model Accuses Bill Cosby of Drugging, Sexually Assaulting Her in 1969
A former Playboy model who alleges Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her and another woman at his home in 1969 is suing him under a new California law that suspends the statute of limitations on sex abuse claims.
