Both suspects captured in kidnapping, robbery, rape case

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 6:39pm

Scott Charles Blaisdell (left) is in custody; Codi Wayne Miller (right) is still at large. Source: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL (WBRC)- Jefferson County sheriff's deputies have captured two men suspected of being involved in a rape, robbery and kidnapping from the weekend.

Authorities say the two men "turned on their friends" and it resulted in the rape of an 18-year-old woman.

Both men are now in custody. Scott Charles Blaisdell, a 48-year-old from Fairfield, is being held in the Jefferson County Jail on a $255,000 bond.

This afternoon authorities arrested the other suspect, 26-year-old Codi Wayne Miller of Dora, at a Wal-Mart in Forestdale. He's currently being questioned.

Deputies say around 2:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon, Blaisdell and Miller were at the Birmingport grocery store on Birmingport Road when they ran into the two victims, a 22-year-old male and his 18-year-old girlfriend.

The couple were mild acquaintances of the suspects, knowing Blaisdale and Miller only by their nicknames "Blade" and "Socks."

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Cordova set to begin demolishing tornado-damaged buildings

Submitted by MyFoxAL Web Staff on Tuesday, April 9th, 6:26 pm

Downtown Cordova has looked much like this for two years. Source: WBRC video

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- The Road to Recovery takes another step forward for one Walker County community.

At 7 p.m. Tuesdsay, the city council and mayor are expected to approve the contract to hire a demolition company to level downtown Cordova.

The area was destroyed nearly two years ago by tornadoes and has been the site of several fires since then.

Some people are very nostalgic about the downtown and wish it could be saved.

"Hurts, you know, that it's going to be torn down like this, they got to what they got to do I guess," lifelong resident James Sickles said.

Sickles was born and raised right here and he was here when the tornadoes hit. But his lifelong memories are tied in part to this once thriving downtown that he and others wish could be saved. But city officials say these buildings can't stand.

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Some foods can reduce allergy issues

Submitted by Ronda Robinson, Fox 6 News Reporter

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 1:37pm

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- The sun may be shining, the flowers blooming. It is wonderful weather, right? If you are one of the millions of allergy sufferers out there, you may not think so.

There are several medicines that will help tackle coughing, sneezing and congestion, but did you know that what you put on your plate could help ease some of those symptoms?

According to WebMD and MensHealth.com there are several foods that contain antioxidants and vitamins that help fight allergies:

- Onions can reduce swelling in the lungs and nasal passages.

- Broccoli help fight off the inflammation that causes allergies.

- People who eat almonds three or more times a week may have improved wheezing symptoms.

- Red grapes are believed to help ease swollen sinuses or congestion.

- The essential oils found in citrus fruit like oranges, tangerines and lemons may help clear your stuffed nose.

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Help needed finding owner of lost wedding band

Submitted by MyFoxAL Web Staff on Monday, April 8th, 7:13 pm

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- A viewer reached out to FOX6 News for help with finding the owner of a wedding ring from 40 years ago.

A viewer named "Anne" says she tried for several weeks to locate the owner. She posted a couple of lost and found ads but she had no luck.

She did not want to be identified but "Anne" says she found a gold wedding band that looks like the one in the photo in early March at a Mountain Brook grocery store.

The lady who lost the band was married on April 15 forty years ago.

If you think this could be your ring, send an email to Ronda Robinson at rondarobinson@wbrc.com.

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Study: More hospitals reduce early elective births

Submitted by Alan Collins, Fox 6 News Reporter

Monday, April 8th, 2013, 7:07pm

Study: More hospitals reduce early elective births

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- A new study shows more hospitals are saying "no" to elective early births.

A study involving 25 hospitals in five of the United States largest states shows a dramatic drop in elective early births, which involves women seeking C-sections or induced births.

The Alabama Director of the March of Dimes, Camille Epps, welcomed the news.

"Those last few weeks are crucial for brain development and their lungs and there are so many other things going on as the baby is progressing that every day does make a difference in their lives in terms of health," Epps said.

The chief reason for the decline was the hospitals implementing a new policy against early births unless for medical reasons.

"Once the hospital and its staff hear the results how they can decide their deliveries, it's almost a no-brainer," Rosemary Blackmon with the Alabama Hospital Association said.

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Jim 'N Nick's takes the state BBQ title

Submitted by MyFoxAL Web Staff on Monday, April 8th, 4:28 pm

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- Ladies and gentlemen, we have winner! Jim 'N Nick's BBQ has been named the fan favorite in the first-ever Alabama BBQ bracket.

The final match up was against Sam's BBQ out of Montgomery.

The social media contest was sponsored by the Alabama Tourism Department and voting took place on the Year of Alabama Food's Facebook page.

Jim 'N Nick's received 4,055 votes and Sam's received 3,629 votes in the championship round.

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Movie Review: G.I. Joe Retaliation

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer

Monday, April 8th, 2013, 10:46am

A movie review of the latest G.I. Joe movie, "G.I. Joe Retaliation" by Travis Williams, Dustin, and Mercer Morrison.

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