Man Found Shot Dead in Car

(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) -- Birmingham Police are investigating the murder of a man who was found dead early Friday morning.

Police say around 2:45 a.m. they responded to the 1200 block of Rayfield Drive on a report of a man found dead. At the scene, officers found a man sitting in his vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

The victim, identified as 22-year-old Arthur Green, was pronounced dead at the scene.

There were no arrests.

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Elementary School Closed Due to Power Outage

(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) -- A Birmingham elementary school will close early on Thursday due to a power outage.

According to the Birmingham News, a traffic accident knocked down a power pole Thursday morning, causing Avondale Elementary School to lose electricity.

Parents who typically pick up their children are asked to do so as soon as possible. Buses will be running.

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Off-Duty Officer Suffers Minor Injuries in Motorcycle Crash

(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) -- An off-duty Birmingham Police officer was injured in a motorcycle crash in Center Point on Thursday morning.

The crash was reported around 7:30 a.m. on the 5500 block of Tyler Loop Road. Authorities said in published reports that it appears that the officer was riding the motorcycle and lost control when the crash occurred.

The officer was taken to an area hospital for treatment to minor injuries.

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Birmingham Zoo Offers Military Families Free Admission Over Holiday

(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) -- The Birmingham Zoo is offering free admission for military service members in honor of Memorial Day.

The zoo has announced that as it celebrates the Memorial Day weekend, all active, disabled and retired military personnel and their dependents, can enjoy free admission from May 24 through May 27.

Military personnel will be required to show their military identification to be eligible for the offer.

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City Council Approves Tougher Regulations for Nightclubs

(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) -- The Birmingham City Council has voted in favor of tougher regulations for local nightclubs.

During a meeting on Tuesday, the city council approved an ordinance regulating nightclubs and other liquor-licensed establishments, in an effort to address safety issues, eliminate underage drinking and reduce noise disturbances and violence, a city council news release stated.

Businesses are now required to provide security plans, address underage drinking, and to maintain order in the establishment and on accessory premises where patrons park or congregate.

The ordinance was sponsored by Councilman Johnathan Austin, chairman of the Public Safety Committee. Austin first proposed the ordinance after a fatal dance floor stabbing at a night club on Morris Avenue in 2010.

"If you can't afford to have security officers, I can't afford to lose another life because of the lack of enforcement," Austin told The Birmingham News.

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