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GALLERY: Severe storms hit Tuscaloosa County

CW Staff March 17, 2021

Students took cover in on-campus shelters on March 17, 2021 after the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning. Tornadoes in the county damaged areas in Moundville and in the south end of Tuscaloosa.

By Hannah Saad

Four-star defensive lineman signs with Alabama

CW Staff February 6, 2019
Alabama landed its first signing of National Signing Day early Wednesday morning when four-star defensive tackle Byron Young signed his letter of intent. Young is the team’s 25th overall signing for the 2019 recruiting cycle, joining the 24 who signed in December.

Year in Review: Culture

CW Staff April 26, 2018

The 2017-2018 school year was one for the books. The Tuscaloosa and UA communities flourished in terms of art, theatre, music and film, and The Crimson White's culture desk was on the ground reporting...

Year in Review: News

CW Staff April 26, 2018

VP for diversity, equity and inclusion discusses goals for UA 09/11/17 By Camille Studebaker G. Christine Taylor filled the University’s inaugural position, vice president and associate provost for diversity,...

Year in Review: Sports

CW Staff April 26, 2018

Tua Tagovailoa comes off of the bench to lead Alabama to its 17th national championship  By Matthew Speakman Alabama trailed 13-0 heading into halftime against Georgia in the College Football Playoff...

Tight end Michael Parker signs with Alabama

Tight end Michael Parker signs with Alabama

CW Staff February 7, 2018

Three-star tight end Michael Parker signed with Alabama on Wednesday.  Welcome TE @mwp_3 to the Alabama Football Family #NextWave #RollTide pic.twitter.com/IUzkdHVxRG— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL)...

Baseball finalizes 2018 schedule

Baseball finalizes 2018 schedule

CW Staff October 25, 2017

Alabama baseball finalized its 2018 schedule on Wednesday.  The Crimson Tide starts its season with a series against Valparaiso starting on Feb. 16. It will stay at home for its first seven games before...

Alabama takes on Canada in basketball

Alabama takes on Canada in basketball

CW Staff August 4, 2017

The Alabama men's basketball team is set to take on Canada in an eight day road trip. The team will make two stops, first in Montreal then in Ottawa.  It plays three games, with the first against McGill...

Alabama Football to host Fan Day

Alabama Football to host Fan Day

CW Staff August 3, 2017

Fall practice is starting for football, which means the return of football hype. The excitement starts on Saturday, when the Crimson Tide will have an open practice in Bryant-Denny Stadium from 2:30-4:30...

Board of Trustees votes to increase tuition

Board of Trustees votes to increase tuition

CW Staff June 16, 2017

During Friday's meeting in Mobile, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees voted to raise tuition costs for undergraduate, graduate and law school students at The University of Alabama, UAB...

UA student killed in pedestrian accident

UA student killed in pedestrian accident

CW Staff June 3, 2017

A University of Alabama student died after being hit by a vehicle on Interstate 30 around 11:30 p.m. Friday. Christopher Dufour, 20, was attempting to cross the interstate near Little Rock, Arkansas when...

Mayor Maddox unveils four-year city plan

Mayor Maddox unveils four-year city plan

CW Staff May 30, 2017

In the next four years, Tuscaloosa will see development projects in poverty-stricken areas and construction overhauls, according to a plan released by Mayor Walt Maddox on May 23.A large portion of the...

Reports: Offensive lineman arrested

CW Staff February 13, 2017

According to multiple reports, offensive lineman Lester Cotton was arrested on Friday for possession of marijuana. He was later charged and released on bond.Cotton started the opener against Southern...

JK Scott in contention for Ray Guy Award

JK Scott in contention for Ray Guy Award

CW Staff October 31, 2016

On Monday, JK Scott was announced as one of 66 candidates for the Ray Guy Award given to the nation's best punter. Scott will have to wait until Nov. 11 to find out if he is one of 10 semifinalists.  Scott...

Men's basketball adds late graduate transfer

CW Staff August 29, 2016

On Monday, men's basketball coach Avery Johnson announced the addition of Southern Illinois forward Bola Olaniyan to the program for the 2016 season. He is the second graduate transfer, alongside Morehead...

Taylor arrested, charged for DUI

CW Staff July 17, 2016

Alabama offensive lineman Alphonse Taylor was arrested on Sunday for driving under the influence by the Tuscaloosa Police Department. His bond was set at $1,000. In 2015 Taylor started at right guard...

Graduation Rates increase in Tuscaloosa

CW Staff June 29, 2016

Graduation rates across the Tuscaloosa County School system are on the rise according to the school system’s assessment and accountability department. On Thursday, June 23, Gwen Harper and Cheryl Wallace...

Chancellor Witt to join Honors faculty in 2017

CW Staff June 25, 2016

University of Alabama System Chancellor Robert Witt will work as a part-time faculty member in the Honors College beginning in 2017, said Alicia Browne, director of college relations for the Honors College."We...

Women's tennis adds top Big 12 performer

Women's tennis adds top Big 12 performer

CW Staff June 22, 2016

On Monday, coach Jenny Mainz announced the addition of Second Team All-Big 12 women's tennis player, Smith Hinton, to her program. Smith, a junior,  transfers after winning 10 matches in singles play...

Soccer picks up MAC standout for 2016 season

Soccer picks up MAC standout for 2016 season

CW Staff June 22, 2016

It's no secret that coach Wes Hart wanted to see more goals in his first season as the head of the soccer program. Those problems might be behind Alabama now with the transfer of Mid-American Conference...

Gaspard resigns as head baseball coach

CW Staff May 30, 2016

On Monday, Alabama Director of Athletics, Bill Battle, announced the resignation of head baseball coach, Mitch Gaspard. The baseball team finished with a 234-193 overall record in Gaspard's seven seasons...

Bonner named provost at Mississippi State

CW Staff May 19, 2016

Former-UA president Judy Bonner has been named provost of Mississippi State University, according to a report by The Tuscaloosa News.Bonner left her position as president of The University of Alabama in...

Robinson and Jones arrested during break

CW Staff May 17, 2016

On Tuesday morning Cam Robinson and Laurence "Hootie" Jones were arrested in their home state of Louisiana. The arresting officer's statement published by AL.com said he detected the smell of marijuana...

Kelly drafted 18th overall

Kelly drafted 18th overall

CW Staff April 28, 2016

On Thursday, center Ryan Kelly was drafted 18th overall by the Indianapolis Colts. Despite numerous projections suggesting Alabama could see as many as three or four players selected in the first round...

One Last Time: A look back at 2015-16 in stories

One Last Time: A look back at 2015-16 in stories

CW Staff April 21, 2016

It's been a long year. We've seen a lot of trends over the last year (remember hoverboards?) with a couple national championships (or a 16th). Here's a month-by-month look at some of our favorite stories:August...

Softball takes series at No. 16 Texas A&M

CW Staff April 17, 2016

No. 4 Alabama softball scored eight in the first two games at No. 16 Texas A&M to take the series before dropping the final game in five innings.On Friday night, seven of Alabama's eight runs came from...

John Oliver takes aim at Robert Bentley scandal

John Oliver takes aim at Robert Bentley scandal

CW Staff April 11, 2016

Since launching "Last Week Tonight" on HBO, comedian John Oliver has taken on FIFA, Donald Trump, prison reform, the NCAA and dozens of other controversial issues. On last night's episode, the former "Daily...

Talley earns weekly honors from SEC

CW Staff April 7, 2016

On Wednesday, the SEC recognized senior Emma Talley as the SEC Women's Golfer of the Week alongside Georgia's Harang Lee.Talley earned the honor for her play in the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic where...

SEC recognizes Alabama swimmers

CW Staff April 6, 2016

On Wednesday the SEC recognized a pair of Alabama swimmers. Laurent Bams was named the SEC Male Freshman Swimmer of the Year. He scored for the Crimson Tide in two individual events and two relays as...

Littlejohn earns national honors

CW Staff April 6, 2016

Junior right-hander Sydney Littlejohn (14-2) picked up two national honors when she was named the Louisville Slugger/NFCA National Pitcher of the Week on Tuesday and the ESPNW Player of the Week.She is...

Littlejohn, Dykes earn SEC weekly honors

CW Staff April 5, 2016

Junior right-hander Sydney Littlejohn (14-2) was named the SEC Pitcher of the Week following her three wins over ranked opponents. She secured the series win over Missouri before holding No. 1 Florida...

Brown reportedly facing NCAA suspension

CW Staff April 3, 2016

The University of Alabama is reportedly appealing a suspension the NCAA handed down to defensive back Tony Brown, according to the Tuscaloosa News.On Dec. 30 coach Nick Saban released a statement after Brown...

Nick Saban named to Fortune list

Nick Saban named to Fortune list

CW Staff March 24, 2016

Alabama coach Nick Saban was named to Fortune's World's Greatest Leaders list Thursday following his fifth national title win and fourth at Alabama in January.Saban comes in at No. 11 on the list and...

Softball drops SEC opener 6-2 at LSU

CW Staff March 12, 2016

In its first trip back to Baton Rouge since the SEC tournament last May, No. 6 Alabama softball fell 6-2 to No. 4 LSU to open conference play.The Tigers took a quick lead in the bottom of the first with...

SGA senate results announced

CW Staff March 2, 2016

The elections board announced the following unofficial results for the 2016-17 SGA senateArts & Sciences (12) Sam BakerMadison BushAnna CasteixKelsei ColemanRoss D'EntremontParris EverhartJosh FullerCarter LockwoodPrice McGiffertCasey NelsonRutland PattersonMadi SutherlandCollege of Commerce...

Senator Jeff Sessions endorses Donald Trump

Senator Jeff Sessions endorses Donald Trump

CW Staff February 28, 2016

Senator Jeff Sessions, republican and junior senator from Alabama, announced today that he would be endorsing Donald Trump for president. “I am thrilled today to offer my endorsement of Donald J. Trump...

Alabama fails to bounce back against Kentucky

CW Staff February 23, 2016

Alabama fell to Kentucky 78-53 in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday night. Retin Obasohan scored a game-high 29 points and grabbed five rebounds in the loss. The team's second highest scorer, Justin Coleman,...

Bentley issues state of emergency for Alabama

Bentley issues state of emergency for Alabama

CW Staff February 23, 2016

Governor Robert Bentley declared a state of emergency for Alabama ahead of potential severe weather this evening into tomorrow."I was briefed on the severe weather by Alabama Emergency Management Agency...

Tuscaloosa faces 'high' risk of severe weather

Tuscaloosa faces 'high' risk of severe weather

CW Staff February 22, 2016

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has declared an 'elevated' risk of severe weather for the Tuscaloosa area beginning Tuesday evening, roughly from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. While most of the severe weather...