holiday shipping

Alabamians are predicted to open their wallets and bank accounts for $18.5 billion in holiday spending this year, according to the Alabama Retail Association. State economy experts suggest getting orders in as early as possible to give plenty of time for shipping, with an emphasis on shopping local.

If your neighborhood postal truck looks fuller than usual today, there’s a good reason. The U.S. Postal Service says today will be the busiest delivery…