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You exit Publix with a shopping cart full of groceries. Key fob in hand, you click to remote start your Nissan Rogue and kick that AC into high gear. Naturally, the hands-free power liftgate pops open and you — wait, where's your car, dude? You parked it right there. You know it. You’d bet your life savings on it because you remember that red sign with the tow truck pulling that car...

Break out your lawn chairs, fill up those coolers, and lather on the sunscreen – it's time to celebrate July Fourth!

What? You don't have anything planned yet? If you happen to live in Jefferson County or somewhere around Central Alabama, here's your ultimate list of Independence Day events and 4^th of July fireworks near you for 2022.

(As always, verify July 4th event times, details and locations prior to heading out.)

Spring cleaning season is almost upon us, and many of you out there are going to be looking to purge some of the stuff you don’t need. You could just take it all to Goodwill, but that involves the hassle of loading it up in your Nissan Rogue (or whatever car you own) and driving it to the nearest location.

Catalytic converter theft isn’t a new phenomenon. Most years, a couple thousand of these exhaust emission control devices are stolen throughout the US. However, that number has increased about 400% since 2019 – and there’s seemingly no end in sight, as it’s becoming more common not just here in Alabama but all across the country.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas (lights) here in Central Alabama. From the quaint cul-de-sacs of Hoover to the businesses and car dealerships lining Birmingham’s 3^rd Avenue, it seems like everyone’s getting into the holiday spirit early this year.

So, why not join them and have yourself a holly, jolly Christmas? It’s the best time of the year. We’re pretty sure we won’t get snow, but your holiday light show tour can still bring loads of cheer. (In other words, add these festive homes and locations to your route this holiday…

If you’re looking for some fun things to do on Halloween before trick-or-treating, Jefferson County has tons of Halloween activities and trunk-or-treat events near you. All you’ve got to do is zip up your kids’ fun Halloween costumes, take a short drive, and wait for the sugar crash before putting them to bed. (Ah, parenting done right!)

Ready to get into the spooktastic spirit? Then take a look at our big list of Halloween events going on around Birmingham for 2021.

Christmas is usually a magical time of the year, with much fun and anticipation in the atmosphere. Although we’re enduring difficult times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, getting out to see Christmas lights in 2020 is sure to bring a sense of normality, maybe even joy. There are plenty of places in the Birmingham area to view Christmas light displays from the safety of your car or from wherever you’re comfortable, so we’ve compiled a few of our favorites below.

As a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic, many are asking, “How can I help?” A good number of volunteers in America who are 70 years and older have been asked to stay at home by the government due to heightened risk. This means, if you have time and resources, you are needed and can find a way to offer that helping hand that your neighbor or those who may be struggling during this pandemic.

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Completing your college education is no small task. The discipline involved, the commitment, the sacrifices. While there are so many things to celebrate, there are plenty of things to worry about and get in order as a new grad, too: getting a job, finding an affordable place to live, paying off student loans, and upgrading to a more reliable car.

Believe it or not, no matter what your starting salary is — or even if you're still eagerly awaiting that first job offer — you can get a brand-new car. One that's within budget and that's pretty stylish, too…

It's tax season again, which means you may be one of the lucky ones receiving a refund soon! While it may be tempting to make some frivolous purchases, why not consider buying a used car instead? That way you’ll be putting your tax return to good use: On a reliable, safe, quality vehicle.

Here are 5 of the best reasons why it’s smart to buy a used car with your tax refund: