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The Crimson White
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An estimated 125,000 fish were killed in the Black Warrior River after waste spill at a Tyson Foods plant in Hanceville, Alabama. Photo courtesy of Black Warrior Riverkeeper

Months after a spill contaminated the Black Warrior River, ADEM is still silent

Alex Jones and Lauren Pullen • October 3, 2019
When Tyson Foods leaked toxic waste into two Black Warrior River tributaries this summer, communities sought answers. But, months later, the state's environmental agency has yet to issue any penalties against the corporation. 
What to look out for when searching for student housing

What to look out for when searching for student housing

Lauren Pullen, Contributing Writer • September 30, 2019
One of the biggest decisions a college student makes is where they choose to live after freshman year. Here are some tips for apartment searching and things to know about expenses, leases and the best time to search for a new home.
Photo courtesy of Rachel Reilly

Community provides relief to victims of Hurricane Dorian

Lauren Pullen, Contributing Writer • September 26, 2019
From Aug. 4 to Sept. 10, Hurricane Dorian transformed from a tropical storm into a Category 5 hurricane. Dorian swept through Florida, North and South Carolina and the Bahamas, with wind speeds reaching up to 183 mph. 
Fake Uber driver arrested with new charges, students and drivers react

Fake Uber driver arrested with new charges, students and drivers react

Lauren Pullen, Contributing Writer • June 26, 2019

Imagine you've gone out one night and you've had too much to drink. You can’t remember if you've called an Uber or not, but you get into the car anyway.   This is what happened to the victims in...

Fish killed by E. coli contamination have been discovered in the Black Warrior River about 60 miles north of Tuscaloosa.

Tyson Foods under investigation for E. coli in Black Warrior River

Lauren Pullen, Contributing Writer • June 18, 2019

Earlier this month, Tyson Foods had a waste spill that spread E. coli, killing an estimated 175,000 fish in the Black Warrior River. “The water samples were taken approximately 28 miles downstream...

About 6,000 gallons of sewage overflowed from May 5 to June 7 in Tuscaloosa.

City sees recent surge in sanitary sewer overflows

Lauren Pullen, Contributing Writer • June 14, 2019

Multiple sewers have overflowed in Tuscaloosa due to a clog in the sewer lines from debris. On May 5, 2019, a sewer overflow occurred on the 3700 block of 5th Avenue, where 5,000 gallons of sewage...