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Maddox: City death count decreased to 39

William Evans April 29, 2011

The number of confirmed deaths in the city and county of Tuscaloosa has dropped from the city's previous estimate of 45 to a total of 39, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox said in a press conference at City...

Storm system one of the most powerful in U.S. history

Storm system one of the most powerful in U.S. history

Jonathan Reed April 29, 2011

The storm system that hit Alabama was one of the deadliest, costliest and most widespread tornado outbreaks ever to hit the United States, according to Patrick Marsh, the National Weather Service liaison...

Find out how to help in aftermath

Will Tucker April 29, 2011

For a comprehensive list of opportunities to volunteer or offer aid in Tuscaloosa, visit http://alabamapossible.org/2011/04/tornado-relief-how-you-can-help/.Robyn Hyden, Communications and Development...

Resources available to international students

Kelsey Stein April 29, 2011

No international students have been reported missing in the aftermath of Wednesday's tornado, according to Frannie James, a professor who works with UA's English Language Institute, and LaDonna Foshee...

6 UA, 2 Shelton State, 1 Stillman student deaths reported

CW Staff April 29, 2011

Editor's note: If you see someone’s name listed under the obituaries tab and on the list below, they have either met ALL of the following criteria:-There have been three confirmations of their death...

Displaced professors coping with disaster

Amanda Sams April 29, 2011

Steve Miller, a professor in the school of library and information sciences, Phil Westbrook, the director of Blackburn Institute and Meredith Cummings, professor of journalism are among many University...

Obama meets two students during visit

Amanda Sams April 29, 2011

Friday, President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle saw firsthand the devastation from Wednesday’s tornado in areas of Tuscaloosa, including much of 15th Street, Rosedale, Holt and Alberta. During his...

8 p.m. curfew only for affected areas

William Evans April 29, 2011

A curfew will be instituted at 8 p.m. in the affected areas of Tuscaloosa.“If you see damage, you are affected by the curfew,” said Tracy Croom, Tuscaloosa city clerk. “Where it's dark and there...

Damage attracts major news outlets

Jason Galloway April 29, 2011

The magnitude of the disaster in Tuscaloosa this week has brought many of the country’s biggest and most prominent media outlets to the city.The New York Times, USA Today, Fox News, BBC News and more...

Students at The Retreat struggle to access homes

Tray Smith April 29, 2011

Residents of The Retreat at Lake Tamaha should be able to drive to their homes this afternoon, according to city clerk Tracy Croom. The area was blockd off by the Secret Service to accommodate President...

Power back in more than 180,000 homes

Associated Press April 29, 2011

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Power reports that its crews have restored electrical service to more than 180,000 homes across the state. The state's largest electric utility has about 227,000 customers...

Tuscaloosa residents seek shelter at community center

Karissa Bursch April 28, 2011

At the Belk Community Center in Tuscaloosa on Hargrove Drive and Bowers Park Drive, residents affected by Wednesday’s storms can find food, shelter, medicine and Red Cross support. At the center, displaced...