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St. Clair County sheriff's office launches distracted driving course for teens
5+ hour, 3+ min ago (160+ words) The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office kicked off its distracted driving course Tuesday, offering teens crucial lessons on traffic safety, impaired driving, and the risks of distractions behind the wheel. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on activities designed to…...
Data: Memorial Day gas prices rival record highs
2+ week, 4+ day ago (23+ words) As 39. 1 million travelers are expected to hit the roads, gas prices are averaging $4. 55 a gallon nationwide ahead of Memorial Day weekend....
Motor oil prices may rise due to Iran War
3+ week, 1+ day ago (146+ words) WVTM Search location by ZIP code Motor oil prices may rise due to Iran conflict Experts warn that the Iran conflict could impact synthetic motor oil prices and availability, though no nationwide shortage has been reported yet. Motor oil prices…...
High gas prices pushing some Alabamians to consider alternative fuel vehicles
4+ week, 1+ day ago (486+ words) Alabamians are getting creative when it comes to dealing with high gas prices. Across the country, AAA reports the average is $4. 52 a gallon. That's up almost 40 cents in a month, and it's almost $1. 40 higher than this time last year. Here…...
Average gas price in Alabama nears $4 a gallon, says AAA
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (94+ words) Gas prices in Alabama continue a steady upward march. AAA's survey of fuel prices shows the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is now $3. 96. That is an increase of more than 20 cents compared to last week. AAA reported…...
Strait of Hormuz reopens, but experts say relief at the pump could still be months away. Here's why.
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (350+ words) Gas prices have been one of the most immediate ways people have felt the impact of the war in Iran. According to AAA Alabama, the statewide average for a gallon of regular gas is $3. 85. Just a month ago, regular gas…...
One Alabama county sees $4 average gas price
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (158+ words) With another day comes another increase in gas prices across Alabama. AAA says the average price for regular unleaded in Alabama as of April 1st is $3. 77 a gallon. That is up about 9 cents since the day before, and 13 cents since last…...
Mercedes-Benz announces $4 billion investment in Alabama plant
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (108+ words) Mercedes-Benz announced a $4 billion investment in its Vance plant, aiming to increase U. S. car sales by 28 percent through 2030. In addition to the investment announcement Tuesday, officials celebrated the launch of two new car models, the GLE and GLS SUVs, which will…...
US gas prices top $4 a gallon, the highest since 2022
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (694+ words) U. S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday as the Iran War pushed fuel prices to soar worldwide. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now…...
Bikers gather in Birmingham for annual blessing of the bikes
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (186+ words) WVTM The rhythmic rumble of hundreds of engines filled the air at the American Legion this weekend as motorcyclists gathered for a tradition spanning nearly two decades. The Birmingham chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club hosted its 19th annual Blessing…...