Alabama grocery shoppers can expect a change on their bills starting July 1 when the state grocery tax returns.

After two months of lower grocery bills, a two-month tax holiday is ending.

A temporary suspension of the state’s 2% sales and use tax on groceries expired at the end of June. Beginning July 1, shoppers will once again pay the 2% state tax on eligible grocery purchases.

The tax holiday, approved by lawmakers earlier this year, applied during May and June.

Grocery store news in Montgomery

In recent Montgomery news, two Piggly Wiggly locations celebrated ribbon cuttings in March 2026.

Also, beginning May 1, Sam’s Club increased the cost of its annual memberships by $10, affecting both standard and premium tiers. There are 13 Sam’s Club warehouses in Alabama, including one in Montgomery.

Alabama laws taking effect July 1

Alabamians will see several new laws and policy changes take effect on or around July 1, bringing updates that will affect everything not only grocery shopping but also school safety, food truck business and student athletics.

Other new laws taking effect in Alabama on July 1:

• food truck operators will soon be able to use a single statewide inspection certification.
• making credible threats against schools, hospitals and nursing homes will carry tougher criminal penalties.
• Alabama physician assistants can approve sports physical forms.

Some other laws approved during the 2025 Alabama legislative session won’t become effective until Oct. 1, the state’s standard effective date for most legislation.

Jennifer Lindahl is a Breaking and Trending Reporter in Alabama for USA TODAY’s Deep South Connect Team. Connect with her on X @jenn_lindahl and email at jlindahl@usatodayco.com.

Jameson Williams has an opportunity to have the best year of his young NFL career during the upcoming NFL season, according to the Detroit Lions’ wide receiver coach Scottie Montgomery. Williams is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons.

The former Alabama wideout is now looking to become a premier receiving threat in 2026, and Montgomery can see the step to becoming elite happening for Williams.

“We’ve worked very hard this preseason, even talking on the phone about the details needed to go from being a good player to being truly elite in our sport,” Montgomery said, according to MLive’s Kory Woods. “And then, from a mental standpoint, the way we work, not just at the beginning of a drill, but also at the end. Everything we do, his details, his vision, his catch points, his control points, everything we’re doing now, we did it in March and April, and it showed. We’re very excited about his current level. Without a doubt, this has been his best preseason, his best opportunity to grow as a player since we’ve been here for several reasons, but he’s done a good job.”

Williams is set to enter his fifth season in the NFL with the Lions.

The Lions have benefitted from back-to-back impressive seasons for Williams. He finished last season with 1,117 yards and seven touchdowns on 65 receptions.

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