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Firefighters work to contain the blaze. CW / Kelby Hutchison

More than a building: Million Dollar Band members reflect on home away from home

For the first 27 years of Ken Ozello’s 30-year career as a UA band director, uniforms and instruments for the Million Dollar Band (MDB) were usually stored in a band trailer or the back of members’...

CW / Andrew Littlejohn

Moody Music Building catches fire

Andrew Littlejohn | @Andrewlittlej19, Contributing Writer April 19, 2020

See updates at the end of the story. The Moody Music Building at The University of Alabama caught fire during a thunderstorm late Sunday afternoon, with the cause and extent of the damage not yet...

CW / Rebecca Griesbach

Severe weather, possible tornadoes expected on Sunday

Rebecca Griesbach, News Editor April 18, 2020

The National Weather Service is forecasting two rounds of potential severe weather for Tuscaloosa County on Sunday, April 19. The first round of severe weather is forecast for the early morning hours...

City will vote to determine reopening of Tuscaloosa on May 12

City will vote to determine reopening of Tuscaloosa on May 12

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter April 17, 2020

In this afternoon’s virtual town hall, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox announced the timeline for Tuscaloosa’s reopening in the coming weeks.  On April 28, Maddox will present a plan to the City Council...

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The Crimson White April 15, 2020

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University of Alabama System appoints task force to improve campus safety

Rebecca Griesbach, News Editor April 14, 2020

While students are away, the University of Alabama System is rethinking health and safety on campus. The UA System has created a task force led by UAB Health System experts to develop plans for University...

Graphic courtesy of Secret Meals for Hungry Children

Secret Meals For Hungry Children hosts weeklong donation drive

Rebecca Griesbach, News Editor April 14, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a local non-profit is providing food to first responders and their families in addition to offering curbside pickup of food packs. They are also collaborating with...

CW / Rebecca Griesbach

Take shelter now: Tornado warning issued for Tuscaloosa County

Andrew Littlejohn | @Andrewlittlej19, Contributing Writer April 12, 2020

The National Weather Service has placed the city of Tuscaloosa and the University of Alabama campus under tornado warning until 9:30  p.m.  At this point, avoid travel and seek shelter immediately....

CW / Rebecca Griesbach

Severe weather, possible tornadoes expected on Sunday

Rebecca Griesbach April 11, 2020

The National Weather Service has placed Tuscaloosa County in a moderate risk for severe weather suring the afternoon and evening of Sunday, April 12. The inclement weather warning includes tornadoes,...

Mayor’s Town Hall: Critical period brings increased surveillance, cancellations

Mayor’s Town Hall: Critical period brings increased surveillance, cancellations

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter April 10, 2020

While uncertainty regarding COVID-19 still looms over the nation, Tuscaloosa officials provided as much information as they could regarding ticketing for those not complying with social distancing guidelines,...

CW/ Joe Will Field

Plan to watch: Candidates for open provost position will present next week

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, Staff Reporter April 10, 2020

After a five-month search, candidates for the next UA provost will soon present to a public audience. With five anticipated administrative leadership changes in 2020, the past two years hosted the highest...

CW / Carly Farmer

Spring graduates to be included in summer commencement ceremonies

Ben Stansell | @Ben_Stansell, Managing Editor April 10, 2020
Along with giving spring graduates a chance to walk at a later date, UA announced that it will be honoring the work of its graduates throughout the month of May on social media.