The state of Alabama is holding its 18th annual back to school sales tax holiday weekend.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The holiday shopping season is upon us once again. And people in Selma can expect to see an increased police presence in the city during the holiday season. The Selma Police Department is beefing up patrols at shopping centers and retail stores around town. Lt. Ray Blanks says it’s an effort to keep people safe…
Despite inflation and supply chain issues, Montgomery shoppers were out in droves searching for deals.
Less than one week after Governor Ivey lifted the statewide stay at home order, a bill was introduced in the Alabama Senate to protect businesses against coronavirus related lawsuits. The language of the bill says that it will help encourage businesses to re-open and remain open. Businesses would have to display willful disregard for health orders to be subject to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Police in Selma are urging people — to stay alert during the holiday season — and their beefing up patrols to try and keep them safe. Interim Selma Police Chief Capt. Johnny King — is urging residents to stay alert during the holiday season. “We’re asking just be safe because criminals don’t stop for the…
Shoppers in Troy and around Pike County will soon have more opportunities to shop ’til they drop. City leaders have announced that Troy will be the site of a new retail shopping center. “You can come to Troy and shop like you do in Montgomery,” Troy resident Shirley Teague says. Teague joins other Troy residents who are excited for the…
Alabama fan Regina Gibbs-Lewis has a long shopping list when it comes to National Championship swag. “I got t-shirts going out to Virginia, I got t-shirts going to Birmingham, I got t-shirts going to Anderson, Indiana,” said Gibbs-Lewis. And she’s not alone. “Today I’m buying three shirts for me and my two sons and I’m buying another little handbag cause I’m…
Alabama’s next back-to-school sales tax holiday weekend is coming up. From Friday, July 21 until midnight Sunday, July 23, the state is waiving its 4% sales tax on eligible clothes, school supplies and electronics. In addition, many cities and counties will waive their local taxes. To see a complete list of what can be bought tax-free click here Categories: Montgomery…
As the holiday season comes to a close many people are heading back to the mall and stores, but this time not everyone is looking to buy gifts. Instead, some people are returning gifts they received. The National Retail Federation found that in 2014, one in every three gift recipients ended up returning at least one item. In Montgomery, shopper…
“The biggest data breach in history” that’s what officials are calling Yahoo’s recent report that they have discovered a breach of more than one billion user accounts that occurred back in August 2013. This is not the first time Yahoo has experienced a security breach. Back in September the company reported a theft of data from 500 million accounts. These…
