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New towing and parking regulations in Birmingham catching some backlash

"For the first time in the city's history, we put regulations in place to regulate the cars being booted and towed. And to also regulate the prices," said Johnathan Austin, District 5 Councilman for ...
Shooting at Norwood Plaza apartments concerning residents

Birmingham police are looking for a suspect who opened fire on a man sitting on his front porch. It happened across the street from Norwood Elementary. "We just got down on the floor, really we did." Sherry James lives close to where police say a man was shot while sitting on his front porch here in Norwood Plaza Wednesday afternoon. "A lot of crime is going on in this area. They ...
Construction worker killed in accidental electrocution in Birmingham

A construction worker died Wednesday after being accidentally electrocuted in Birmingham. The victim, a Star Construction employee, was killed while working in an alley near the 3700 block of 6th Avenue South at around 11:30 a.m. Birmingham police and fire responded to the scene and a crew from Alabama Power arrived a short time later. The man's identity is being withheld until all family ...
Ala. man sentenced on child pornography charges

BAY MINETTE, Ala. (AP) -- A man who says he looked at child pornography online in search of justice for his wife has been sentenced to 30 years in ...
ALA woman charged with fabricating story of attack

PLEASANT GROVE, Ala. (AP) -- Police say a woman accused of fabricated a story about being attacked to get her ex-boyfriend's attention has been charged with filing a false police ...

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Police 2 Birmingham homicide victims linked to family drug distribution ring

HUEYTOWN-AL - Hueytown police announced Wednesday the result of an investigation into a Jefferson County drug distribution ring connected to a single family. Authorities said two of the members are victims of homicides. The latest homicide happened in Ensley Tuesday. The investigations began in March 2011 and concluded with the plea of a Birmingham man in Birmingham Circuit Court. Police ...
Prattville woman indicted on home mortgage fraud theft charges

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Attorney General Luther Strange announced the arrest of a Prattville woman for four counts of residential mortgage fraud, two counts of first-degree theft and two counts of first-degree theft by deception. Lynda Branch, 59, formerly operated Professional Closing and Title LLC and was doing business in Prattville as Pro Close. Branch was arrested by the Autauga County ...
Tishomingo County voters OK beer alcohol sales

With more than half Tishomingo County's voters casting ballots, legalizing alcohol passed by 42 votes, while legalizing beer and light wine passed by 73. The county borders Alabama and ...
4 plead guilty in Ala. college hazing case

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Four men have pleaded guilty to their involvement in hazing at Jacksonville State University. The Anniston Star reports ...
Hope for shorter car tag lines

BIRMINGHAM - AL - One state representative says a bill awaiting the governor's signature could "significantly" reduce the line and wait time at revenue offices. Representative Paul DeMarco, (R) Homewood, sponsored a bill that only requires one owner to provide identification for car tag renewals. He says even the Alabama Department of Revenue believes it will cut the wait ...

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Food and exercise tips for summer slim down

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) exercise and nutrition experts have offered tips for those in search of a summer slim down.

EatRight by UAB Weight Management Services Clinical Dietitian Lindsey Lee R.D., said nutrition is necessary to support weight loss efforts.

"Incorporate good nutrition habits - eating fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy products, whole grains and lean protein sources - to get the calories you need to maintain an exercise program," Lee said.

"If you restrict calories too much, you could start to feel burn out," Lee stated.

To bolster the burn, Lee suggested: Fill up on lower calorie fruits and vegetables, choose water over high calorie sodas and decrease high calorie, high fat options.

The expert suggests switching up food preparation: Instead of steaming vegetables, grill them or toss unique vegetables like skewered okra or fresh asparagus on the grill.

"The one important thing to remember is to limit the fat source you use. Try different herbs and spices to season your veggies instead of heavy amounts of olive oil, canola oil, or butter," Lee said.

Restaurant meals can be deceptive and pose a special challenge to healthy eating.

"Even meals you think are healthy in restaurants are loaded with calories because of cooking methods that add a lot of fat and sodium, so ask to have foods prepared as light as possible to avoid extra calories," Lee suggested. ...