Skip to Main Content
Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Alabama Power continuing to restore electricity

Stephen Walker April 29, 2011

In effort to restore service to areas devastated by Wednesday’s powerful storm, Alabama Power Company and providers of other utilities worked through the night on Thursday to repair badly damaged infrastructure.“Statewide,...

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...

Maddox updates residents

Taylor Holland April 29, 2011

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox said Friday has been, by far, the most difficult logistical day at the city.“I can’t put into words the amount of destruction,” Maddox said. “The tornado traveled along...

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...

Bama Dining searching for 196 employees

Taylor Holland April 29, 2011

As of noon on Friday, 196 of the 446 Bama Dining employees were still unaccounted for following Wednesday’s tornado, said Pamela Jones, human resources manager with UA Dining Services.“Right now, we’re...

Auburn students, fans reach out to Tuscaloosa

Katherine Martin April 29, 2011

Students and fans of Auburn University have already begun to show support for the University of Alabama and the city of Tuscaloosa following the devastation from the tornado that has left parts of the...

UA encourages students to leave campus

Jonathan Reed April 28, 2011

Classes and finals have been canceled, and students are strongly encouraged to check out of residence halls and leave campus whenever is safely possible, according to University officials.“If they can...

Power slowly returns to Tuscaloosa

Will Tucker April 28, 2011

An estimated 38,000 Alabama Power customers in the Tuscaloosa area are still without power, said Fredey Padilla, director of external affairs for the Western Division of Alabama Power. In Alabama Power's...

City officials institute curfew

Amanda Sams April 28, 2011

To prevent the possibility of looting during the night, the city of Tuscaloosa will implement a 10 p.m. curfew tonight and an 8 p.m. curfew Friday for affected areas. Except for emergency personnel, no...

Interim should continue as scheduled

CW Staff April 28, 2011

The University is anticipating but cannot confirm that interim will continue as regularly scheduled, said Chris Bryant, assistant director of media relations.The University will continue to assess the...