With the return of school comes the return of school traffic. The Troy Police Department is urging drivers to be cautious now that all county and city schools will be in session beginning Thursday. The department says its officers will be directing traffic around schools with heavy traffic areas. Lieutenant Bryan Weed wants motorists to be cautious. “We just really…
The U.S. government says the average price of retail gasoline will rise to $2.46 a gallon this summer as oil prices bounce back. But prices at the pump will still remain below levels of just a few years ago. The Energy Information Administration says gas averaged $2.23 a gallon last summer. The hike reflects the 15 percent rise in oil…
Alabama drivers have a one in 135 chance of hitting a deer during deer season. A recent study released by State Farm places Alabama as one of the top states for vehicle accidents involving deer. Alabama came in 22nd on the list, with numbers claiming drivers have a one in 135 chance of hitting a deer in the state. Greenville…
A national survey of new-car buyers found that reliability is improving for most automakers. The annual initial quality survey by the J.D. Power consulting firm found that the improvement came even as automakers roll out more new technology such as touch screens and automatic braking. The survey found that quality improved for 21 of 33 auto brands. This year’s scores…
