TARRANT, AL (WBRC)-

The Jasper City Council could amend the city's smoking ban at their regular meeting Tuesday.

The law took effect in October and prohibits smoking in public places. It's been a hot-button issue in Jasper and the talk of the diner at Jasper's Diner.

"We lost a lot of our regular customers," said Margaret Free, owner of Jasper's Diner.

Since the city passed the ban less than three months ago, Free says regulars and hours are diminishing.

"We've had to cut our hours down. We're having to close at 3:00 p.m. now because we've had to make some adjustments on the money wise," said Free. The loss of profit has forced free to let go of four employees.

She says the ban needs to be lifted but people like Steve Odom say it's refreshing to finally visit a smoke-free business.

By Jeff Haden 

Occasionally you need to go the extra mile. Sometimes you need to complete a major project, tackle a task you've put off, or just knock out a ton of work in one day.

Here's the best way to turn a normal workday into an incredibly productive workday:

1. Let everyone know.

By the Editors of Every Day Connected 

Just like cooking TV shows have simplified gourmet cooking, food apps are now making it even easier for you to whip up some of the best dishes ever. You can use your device to find recipes, discover new techniques, locate the freshest ingredients and see what other people are dishing out. No, it's not Le Cordon Bleu education, but it's cheaper -- and faster.

Here's our roundup of the best food apps to ignite your inner Julia Child:

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