8 ON YOUR SIDE: State announces sales tax holiday weekend on back-to-school items
The State of Alabama has announced a sales tax holiday weekend to allow parents to buy eligible back-to-school items without paying state sales tax.
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8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Potato chip recall upgraded to highest warning level
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a recall of hundreds of thousands of bags of Zapp's and Dirty potato chip brands, which includes several flavors.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Get America250 bargains on food, drinks
Restaurants are offering deals on food and drinks to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalling more than 741,000 vehicles
Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a transmission issue may damage the park system, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Hyundai recalls 96,000 SUVs
Hyundai is recalling more than 96,000 SUVS that were built at its assembly plant in Montgomery.
U.S. gas prices fall below $4 for first time since March; prices drop in Alabama
U.S. gas prices have fallen below $4 a gallon on average, but are still higher than a year ago.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Honda recalls more than 880,000 cars
Honda has had no warranty claims and no reports of an injury or death related to the problem.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Target recalls baby wipes due to dangerous bacteria
Target is recalling some of its Up and Up branded baby wipes due to potential bacterial contamination.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Stomach remedy being recalled
A well-known stomach remedy product sold at grocery and drug stores is being recalled.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford issues two recalls, including "do not drive" safety warning
Ford Motor Company has issued two recalls, one of which comes with a "do not drive" safety alert for owners.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Hyundai recalls more than 421,000 vehicles
Hyundai is recalling more than 421,000 vehicles because they could brake without warning.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Utz recalls some Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips
Utz has issued a voluntary recall of some flavors of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Alabama gas prices now average $4 a gallon
The average price for regular gas is now $4 a gallon in Alabama, according to AAA.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Walmart recalls frozen pizzas
Two types of frozen pizzas from Walmart have been recalled due to concerns they could be contaminated with salmonella.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalls 179,000 vehicles
Ford is recalling more than 179,000 pickup trucks and SUVs.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Alabama sales tax holiday on groceries underway through June
The State of Alabama is giving grocery shoppers a break on their grocery bill from now through the end of June.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Wilcox County Sheriff's Office warns of scam
The Wilcox County Sheriff's Office is warning of a scam that is targeting people by phone.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Hyundai recalls 94,000 Genesis models
Hyundai is recalling several Genesis models due to a fuel leak issue involving more than 94,000 vehicles.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalls 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks
Ford is recalling about 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because of a gearshift issue that may lead to the loss of control and a crash.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford issues recall over windshield wipers
Ford has recalled more than 400,000 vehicles because the windshield wipers might fail.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Eggs for Easter cost much less than last year
U.S. egg prices have fallen 60% from last year’s record highs, making it easier for you to fill your Easter baskets.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Health alert issued for some Walmart chicken nuggets
A health alert has been issued for some frozen chicken nuggets sold at Walmart stores nationwide.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: National gas prices now average above $4 a gallon
U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022, but prices in Alabama are still well below that mark.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Frigidaire recalls 180,000 gas stoves
The company that owns the Frigidaire brand of appliances is recalling about 180,000 gas stoves.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalls more than 800,000 vehicles
Ford is recalling more than 800,000 vehicles.
