Alabama News

Alabama residents can take advantage of the Back to-School Sales Tax Holiday starting 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 18 through midnight Sunday, July 20.

During this time, purchases of certain school-related items will be exempt from state sales tax, though local taxes may still apply.

Eligible items include:

• Clothing priced at $100 or less per item

• Computers, software, and school computer supplies priced up to $750 per purchase (complete packages only) • Books with a sales price of $30 or less

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is thrilled to invite the entire community during the months of March and April to participate in the Move Alabama community activity challenge. Move Alabama is a collaborative effort between SNAP-Ed and EFNEP at Auburn University and encourages individuals to embrace an active lifestyle with family, friends, and neighbors.

How to Participate: Interested participants are encouraged to visit the Extension Office, located at 650 McConnell Loop in Fayette, to pick up a printed challenge flyer.

Delta 8, the product in question, comes in many varieties that are sold at local gas stations. Pictured above are some of the products that are currently available to adults over the age of 21. | Contributed photo

Alabama lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 132 (SB-132), sponsored by State Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence), that aims to ban Delta-8 THC, Delta-9 THC, and Delta-10 THC products across the state.

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a federally funded program administered by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries’ Farmers Market Authority Section. The SFMNP provides eligible seniors with a $50 benefit card to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from certified farmers at farmers markets and farm stands in the State of Alabama.

For more information about the SFMNP, visit https://agi.alabama.gov/ or call 334-240-7247 or 1- 877-774-9519.

Municipal elections in Alabama will now be held in 2025 to avoid the overlap with the presidential election this November. The bill, SB-119, sponsored by Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) and Rep. Jim Hill (R-Moody), moved the upcoming 2024 municipal elections to 2025, extending current leaders’ terms by one year.

Each year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) joins fellow highway patrol and state police agencies across the nation vying for the top spot in the American Association of State Troopers’ (AAST) “Best-Looking Cruiser” Contest. Photos are chosen through popular vote and placed in the AAST’s calendar.

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday encouraged Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming academic year by participating in Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, held Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. Items available for purchase and exempt from sales tax during the weekend include pencils, paper, binders, calculators, rulers and even computers, as well as school uniforms, gym suits and other types of clothing.

The weather is quickly warming up and hibernation is over for Alabama’s 40-50 snake species. They’re now on the loose and looking for food and mates during spring and early summer. The end of March, April and May are when they’re most active, but they become nocturnal as the weather heats up during the day in the summer months.