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!
News
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.
i-TEAM: 2015 unsolved road rage murder of Jamie Lightsey
Jamie Lightsey was 34 year old when she was shot and killed in a South Montgomery neighborhood.
Missing West Alabama teenager found in Florida
The search for a missing West Alabama teenager has a happy ending.
Tallassee man faces child sex charge in Millbrook
Millbrook police say a Tallassee man has been arrested on a child sex charge.
New Candidate Enters Race for Montgomery Mayor
A candidate has entered the race to challenge Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed in this year's city elections.
3 Degree Guarantee: Girls On The Run South Central Alabama gets $1,350 check
Another local charity is getting a 3 Degree Guarantee check!
Canadian-based Premier Tech opens $33 million technology hub in Montgomery
Premier Tech has opened its $33 million technology hub in East Montgomery.
Selma city council votes to keep and repair Memorial Stadium
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City Council has voted for the city to maintain ownership of Memorial Stadium and Bloch Park -- at a special called meeting last night. The council also…
CAMPAIGN 2024: Pence starts presidential bid with denunciation of Trump over Jan. 6 insurrection
Mike Pence is the first vice president in modern history to challenge the president under whom he served.
CAMPAIGN 2024: North Dakota Gov. Dough Burgum enters Republican race for president
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum touted his small-town roots and business experience as he announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Christie goes after Trump in presidential campaign launch, calling him a 'self-serving mirror hog'
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie wasted no time going after Donald Trump while launching his presidential campaign.
Elmore man faces child sex charges
Millbrook police say a man from Elmore has been arrested on child sex charges.
"I can taste the air": Canadian wildfire smoke spreads hazardous haze in the U.S.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest, bringing with it an unhealthy haze.
Pope undergoes three-hour abdominal surgery
Here's what we know about the operation and what potential complications doctors will be watching for in the 86-year-old pontiff.
7 shot, 2 killed in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Virginia
Gunfire rang out just after a high school graduation in Richmond, Virginia, leaving two people dead and five others injured.
Head of CNN is out after brief, tumultuous tenure
Chris Licht is out after a year as chief executive at CNN, following a series of missteps and plunging ratings.
