On March 23, Rusty Richardson, owner of Bernard’s Store for Men on the square in downtown Jasper, locked the doors to the public. The 71-year-old store specializes in casual and tailored clothing for men. “The numbers (of confirmed coronavirus disease cases) in…
Alabama’s state health officer urges Alabamians to get flu shots “as soon as possible.” Talk with your family doctor or pharmacist about getting your seasonal flu or any other vaccinations, the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Hospital Association…
In early March, Bates House of Turkey celebrated its 50th year of business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration. The governor even joined in the festivities. Every anniversary, the Greenville restaurant celebrates but “this year we went really, really big….
Beginning Nov. 1, all sales and use tax licenses issued by the Alabama Department of Revenue must be renewed annually and online through the www.myalabamataxes.alabama.gov, or MAT, portal. There is no charge to renew these licenses required for: Sales Tax…
During the holiday season, when you see the 10-foot-tall reindeer topiary after turning off Pratt Avenue and going under I-565 in downtown Huntsville, you’ve arrived at Brooks & Collier. From the big picture window decked out with twinkle lights and…
Effective at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency related to Hurricane Delta, which make landfall Friday in Creole, La., about 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. The day before landfall, Oct. 8, the governor rescinded the…
As of Oct. 19, more than $100 million in FEMA grants, National Flood Insurance and low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration had been approved for Alabama’s Hurricane Sally survivors, according to the governor’s office. Other 2020 Hurricanes…
Instead of the lower unemployment tax bill originally projected for next year, all Alabama employers will have an additional 1.3% added to their current tax rate in 2020, thanks to the strain caused by job losses due to COVID-19. Through…
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Retail Association PAC, the Alabama Retail Association’s federal political action committee, has made endorsements in four Alabama congressional races and the U.S. Senate race. “The Alabama Retail Association believes these candidates understand retailers and will give retailers’…
Consumers and merchants plan to find ways to have a safe and fun Halloween this year. While total spending is expected to be down because of the lack of group celebrations and large events due to coronavirus concerns, those who…