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Delivery app to bring 200 new jobs to Birmingham

Delivery app to bring 200 new jobs to Birmingham

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 1:53 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
The delivery app, ASAP, formerly known as Waitr, is looking to hire 200 new contract drivers in Birmingham.

News

A $125 million facility has been announced by Nucor Corporation to be built in Decatur,...

Nucor Corp. plans to build $125 million facility in Decatur

Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 10:21 AM CST
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By Charles Montgomery
A $125 million facility has been announced by Nucor Corporation to be built in Decatur, creating 200 full-time jobs.

News

The Deli Breaded Fish Sandwich products did not include milk and soy ingredients on the label.

Recall for fish sandwiches sold at Winn-Dixie stores

Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 7:23 AM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Southeastern Grocers issued the recall due to the presence of undeclared allergens, milk and soy, in the products.

News

Alabama lawmakers set to vote on bill aiming to end state grocery tax

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 11:44 PM CST
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By Romario Gardner
House leaders plan to vote on Alabama’s HB-15 which would remove the state’s grocery tax this upcoming legislative session. Alabama is only one of three states that fully tax groceries.

News

Local real estate agent gives outlook for 2023

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 6:06 PM CST
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By Olivianna Calmes
Experts say home prices are beginning to stabilize after a few rocky years, but this year experts say prices will not be as daunting.

News

Experts share how to save on your gas bill

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 10:06 PM CST
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By Lauren Jackson
Experts with OnTime Service said because of nationwide increases, your gas bill is likely going to keep going up throughout the year, and the best ways to keep your bill low is maintenance.

News

Economists say surplus of inventory could be bad news for retailers, good news for consumers

Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 5:16 PM CST
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By Chasity Maxie
The holiday shopping buzz is over for many of us now, but retailers are hoping you’ll use those gift cards and shop huge deals as they try to clear out a surplus of inventory.

News

Last minute shopping impacting local retailers

Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 7:55 AM CST
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By Aajene Robinson
With Christmas just around the corner and the chilly temperatures this week, one local business I spoke with started preparing for the increase in customers weeks ago.

News

WBRC FOX6 News/AARP to host fraud prevention phone bank

Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 12:21 PM CST
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By Jenna Wood
WBRC FOX6 News is hosting a fraud prevention phone bank, sponsored by AARP Alabama, Thursday from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.

Consumer

Experts help you make the best Black Friday shopping plan

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 3:20 PM CST
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By Gillian Brooks
With all the Black Friday ads, it can be easy to get overwhelmed with the options.
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Satellite and Radar

News

Tips for investing during inflation

Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 9:04 PM CST
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By Olivianna Calmes
Investing might seem daunting, but it could bring you rewards later on. Inflation might be making your budget tight, but now is actually the perfect time to start investing.

Consumer

Things to watch out for when shopping on social media apps this holiday season

Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 6:45 AM CST
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By Cali Hubbard
The Better Business Bureau said 49% of people are making purchases on TikTok now.

News

BBB improves ‘scam tracker’ ahead of holiday shopping season

Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 7:27 PM CDT
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By Catherine Patterson
If you’re shopping online this holiday season, there’s a tool from the Better Business Bureau that makes it easier for you to detect and report scams.

News

Alabama Power increasing monthly rates by $10 starting Dec. 1st

Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 6:46 AM CDT
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By Lauren Jackson
Alabama Power customers will soon be paying more for their energy bills, as the company works to offset rising fuel costs.

Consumer

How to prepare for Black Friday shopping deals

Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 5:05 PM CDT
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By Aajene Robinson
First things first, make sure you are getting items that you need. Decide what you are looking for - is it gifts, entertainment items, or decorations?

Consumer

More seniors living near poverty line

Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 4:08 PM CDT
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By Olivianna Calmes
New census data shows more seniors are now living in poverty and a third of older adults in Alabama rely completely on social security for their monthly income.

Inflation Buster

‘We have a full pool of existing applicants’: Many needing rental assistance in Birmingham

Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 10:51 PM CDT
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By Olivianna Calmes
As the cost of rent continues to outpace wages, many in Birmingham are in need of assistance.

News

‘Pinkwashing’ concerns during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 5:36 PM CDT
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By Aajene Robinson
The better business bureau is now warning customers to watch out for pink washing. Which is when businesses or companies try to capitalize on the prominence of the pink ribbon by attaching it to their products without contributing to the cause.

Consumer

Experts say start protecting your packages now from holiday porch pirates

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 9:55 PM CDT
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By Lauren Jackson
Experts expect another big year for online shopping, which has police warning more porch pirates could start making rounds in the next few weeks.

News

Meta identifies hundreds of Android and iOS apps designed to steal information

Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 6:40 AM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
Facebook parent company Meta has released an update after finding more than 400 malicious phone apps designed to compromise people’s Facebook accounts.

News

Inflation impacting pumpkin prices

Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 6:00 PM CDT
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By Aajene Robinson
As we get closer to Halloween it’s about time to start buying pumpkins. However, fuel, seed prices and labor shortages are contributing to higher costs for pumpkins.

News

Farm Bill set to expire next year, farmers facing new challenges

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 9:08 PM CDT
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By Aajene Robinson
The previous five-year long farm bill will expire next year and government officials are currently touring the country looking into issues farmers faced 2020 to now.

Consumer

Beware the Apple customer service scam

Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 2:33 PM CDT
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By John Matarese/Don't Waste Your Money
Need help with your phone or laptop? Watch out for what’s known as the “tech support scam,” which is now targeting Apple customers as much as Microsoft Windows users, who represented most victims in the past.

Consumer

The downside of cheap oil changes

Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 2:20 PM CDT
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By John Matarese/Don't Waste Your Money
Many of us are trying to save money on our car repair these days, and one way to do that is to look around for cheap oil changes, maybe $19 with a coupon. But those budget changes come with some risks.

News

Potential nationwide railroad worker strike could cause further strain on trucking industry

Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 10:21 PM CDT
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By Lauren Jackson
The American Trucking Association sent Congress a letter stating that a railroad worker strike could be devastating for the trucking industry and the country’s already stressed supply chain.

News

Kroger’s grocery delivery service growing in Birmingham

Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 3:30 PM CDT
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By David Buchholz
Kroger cut the ribbon on the Birmingham fulfillment center in June and has seen steady growth in orders since, and it’s delivering thousands of orders a week already.

News

Gas prices below $3 in some areas

Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 6:31 PM CDT
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By Aajene Robinson
We are finally seeing gas prices below $3.00. Gas was at $2.95 a gallon on highway 119 in Alabaster.

News

Inflation sparking boom in secondhand clothes shopping

Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 10:31 PM CDT
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By Lauren Jackson
Prices of goods are still higher than many would like and it’s caused local thrift and clothing re-sale stores to see a boom in customers.

News

How to apply for student loan forgiveness

Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 6:08 PM CDT
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By Chasity Maxie
Many people tried logging on to their loan servicers website immediately following the president’s announcement to see if a portion of their debt had been canceled, but many of those sites had crashed. That’s why Student Loan Hero is stepping in to clear up some confusion.

Consumer

Alabama Power offering $200 rebate for installing smart thermostat

Updated: Aug. 28, 2022 at 8:47 PM CDT
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By Lauren Harksen
The company is offering a $200 rebate for customers who buy the technology before December 1. On their website, it says that smart thermostats help you save energy, time and money at home.

State

Alabama DHR rolling out summer P-EBT benefits

Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 9:57 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
Qualifying households will receive $391 for each participating student to purchase SNAP-eligible food at stores that accept Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. The benefits cover the summer months retroactively.

The Good Stuff

Jefferson County Library Cooperative annual Food for Fines Campaign

Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 3:04 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
The annual initiative allows the 40 libraries in the county, including Birmingham Public Library locations, to allow patrons with late fees the opportunity to donate food to help those in need and have up to $10 of their library fines waived.

State

Most valuable crops grown in Alabama

Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 11:50 AM CDT
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By Stacker
Stacker compiled a list of the most valuable crops produced in Alabama using data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

News

Birmingham Police issue warning about recent scam

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 3:32 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
The Birmingham Police Department warned people about a recent scam.

Consumer

UAB: Inflation 101

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 1:02 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff and Savannah Koplon, UAB
UAB Expert: Quite simply, there are more dollars chasing the same amount of goods in the economy.

Consumer

Experts say hurricane season could cause Alabama gas prices to go back up

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 9:36 PM CDT
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By Lauren Jackson
Clay Ingram said if hurricane season doesn’t wreak havoc on the oil market, prices are likely to go below three dollars again.

Shelby County

Low gas prices in Alabaster

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 8:04 PM CDT
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By Aajene Robinson
On Highway 119 in Alabaster, you’ll find gas prices lower than $3.30. However, other parts of Alabaster show prices $3.30 and above.

News

Why the latest Equifax glitch shows the importance of watching your credit score

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 10:29 PM CDT
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By Tristan Ruppert
New tonight, a warning that you may be paying more than you should be if you borrowed money for a purchase anytime this spring. The Wall Street Journal reported that credit agency Equifax gave inaccurate credit scores on millions of consumers seeking loans.

News

Market Wagon helps local farmers and other food producers deliver locally sourced food to your doorstep

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 6:46 PM CDT
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By Chasity Maxie
The demand for locally sourced food is up in Alabama. And local food producers are turning to the online market to deliver the farm right to your front door.

Consumer

Everything you were told about car buying is wrong

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 11:06 AM CDT
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By John Matarese/Don't Waste Your Money
The good old days of car buying, ithe report says, ended sometime in the last two years.

Consumer

BBB in AL warns of ‘craftiest’ scam they’ve ever seen

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 11:03 PM CDT
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By Catherine Patterson
Multiple victims from five states have contacted the BBB to say they’ve collectively lost hundreds of thousands of dollars after wiring money to a business claiming to sell used, heavy equipment on their website. But those victims never got what they paid for.

News

Birmingham giving $6.6 million in assistance to first-time applicants struggling with rent, utilities

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 5:21 AM CDT
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By Lauren Jackson
It’s part of the city’s rental assistance program for families struggling from the pandemic, but now with inflation, they said the need for help is larger than before.

News

How to ensure your safety when selling items online

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 11:37 AM CDT
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By Gillian Brooks
Safe ways to sell your online items when meeting with a stranger.

Consumer

Metro Birmingham housing market slowing but still strong

Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 6:20 PM CDT
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By Steve Crocker
Veteran realtor says data shows home prices are up slightly this year over last year and houses are staying on the market for 16 days this year, compared to 20 days last year.

News

Dropping gas prices could rise again by end of year with potential sanctions on Russian oil

Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 8:51 AM CDT
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By Lauren Jackson
Experts said the U.S. is expected to place higher sanctions on Russia that could cause dropping gas prices to rise again. They said it could be a 50% increase between early October and December.

Consumer

Gas stations raise debit card hold to as much as $150

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 7:10 PM CDT
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By John Matarese/Don't Waste Your Money
We’re all paying close attention to how much we’re spending at the pump, which may explain why more people are now noticing “hold fees” tacked on to their gasoline purchases.

News

Facebook group creates access to affordable essentials for dorm rooms

Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 9:55 PM CDT
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By Gillian Brooks
Facebook group connects college students with affordable essentials for dorm rooms

News

Back-To-School tax-free weekend underway

Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 5:29 PM CDT
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By Bryan Henry
The annual back-to-school tax-free holiday weekend in Alabama is a chance for people to take advantage of money-saving purchases.

Consumer

Birmingham Emergency Rental Assistance Program still accepting first-time applications

Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 10:56 PM CDT
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By Catherine Patterson
The program is for residents and landlords experiencing difficulty in paying rent or utilities because of COVID-19.

Consumer

Add dental care to another area we’re seeing costs surge

Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 6:00 PM CDT
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By Catherine Patterson
UAB Associate Professor David Becker, PhD, said inflation hasn’t been equal across the board. He said certain sectors have been impacted more and quicker than others.
News
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