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Tuscaloosa Postal Service employees involved in marijuana delivery sentenced

Rebecca Rakowitz September 22, 2016

Two Tuscaloosa U.S. Postal Service employees who accepted cash to deliver marijuana were sentenced on Tuesday, authorities report.In March, both Lenard Pompey, 39, a supervisor, and Lyle Jones, 36, a mail...

Alabama suing President Obama's overtime rule

Mike Finnegan September 22, 2016

The state of Alabama, alongside 20 other states and numerous business interest groups, is suing the Department of Labor for announcing a ruling that would expand the amount of Americans capable of receiving...

Federal Reserve leaves interest rate unchanged

Mike Finnegan September 22, 2016

Janet Yellen, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, a move in line with investor expectations. However, the 
continued push back in the highly anticipated raise...

Violence in Charlotte

Rebecca Rakowitz September 22, 2016

The fatal shooting of a black man by a police officer in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday afternoon led to violent protests.“The police-involved shooting of an African-American man ignited a night...

SGA senator's bill would allow students to voice concerns

SGA senator's bill would allow students to voice concerns

Will Jones September 21, 2016

Students feeling voiceless in the SGA legislative process might have an avenue to be heard. Lita Waggoner, a junior majoring in public health, introduced a bill to rewrite chapter 604.4 of the SGA Code...

Top 5 things to know about the flu

Top 5 things to know about the flu

Sonya Haines September 20, 2016

With flu season quickly approaching, The University of Alabama Student Health center has already begun putting measures in place, allowing students to protect themselves from the flu.  According to David...

New election rules in effect for Homecoming election

New election rules in effect for Homecoming election

Jordan LaPorta September 20, 2016

Homecoming is quickly approaching at The University of Alabama, and with the parade, spirit activities and football game against Kentucky comes the annual race for Homecoming Queen. Like other student...

UA celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with variety of events

UA celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with variety of events

Jake Howell September 20, 2016

It is Hispanic Heritage Month, and organizations at The University of Alabama are hosting a variety of events from now until mid-October.Events held during the month are centered on promoting and celebrating...

Students to vote for SGA positions on the Homecoming ballot

Students to vote for SGA positions on the Homecoming ballot

Peyton Shepard, Will Jones September 15, 2016

Students will have more to think about than crowning a queen for this year’s Homecoming election.In addition to allowing students to vote for their Homecoming queen candidate of choice, the Homecoming...

Tuscaloosa church to host voting rights event

Jordan LaPorta September 15, 2016

Alpha and Omega Ministries at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church will host a “Rally for Freedom” event this Saturday from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. in order to help individuals who had been convicted of a felony...

FYC confirmed, constitutional convention resolution passes in first FYC meeting

FYC confirmed, constitutional convention resolution passes in first FYC meeting

Will Jones September 14, 2016

The Senate met for a special session Tuesday evening for the purpose of confirming the 65 nominees for First Year Council. The meeting began with FYC nominees crowding around the outskirts of the Ferguson...

Q&A: Daniel Ashford discusses his support for Donald Trump

Q&A: Daniel Ashford discusses his support for Donald Trump

Devyn Duncan September 14, 2016

The election is less than 2 months away, and political tensions have reached a fever pitch. To see where our students stand, The Crimson White interviewed students who support each of the three candidates...