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Relay for Life held despite storms

Brittney Knox April 26, 2010

The sound of thunder and the constant lightning on Saturday did not stop several student organizations from participating in Relay for Life, hosted by the American Cancer Society. Relay for Life is an...

Fourth annual Mayor’s Cup 5K on Saturday

Brittney Knox April 20, 2010

Since the Mayor’s Cup began in 2007, the event has raised over $15,000 every year for the Tuscaloosa’s Pre-K initiative, and they aim to do it again this year. Registration for the 5K Run and Fitness...

City Council honors community supporter

Brittney Knox April 20, 2010

The Tuscaloosa City Council honored James I. Harrison, who has served as a founding member of the Success by 6 educational initiative and supporter of the Tuscaloosa Pre-K initiative. With the room filled...

Tuscaloosa embraces A-Day crowd

Brittney Knox April 18, 2010

After a national championship and a Heisman Trophy coming to the Capstone, thousands of fans and students filled Bryant-Denny Stadium, as well as businesses on the Strip, to start the new season. Craig...

University and City prepares for spring A-Day game

Brittney Knox April 15, 2010

People from all over the state will pour into Tuscaloosa for the spring A-Day game on Saturday, and as they fill Tuscaloosa, city and UA officials say they will be prepared to handle the large crowd. ...

Campus programs promote 30-Day Tobacco Free Challenge

Brittney Knox April 13, 2010

During the month of April, the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness is urging students, faculty and staff to participate in the 30-Day Tobacco Free Challenge, asking them to consider quitting smoking....

Alabama sees population decline in some rural areas

Brittney Knox April 11, 2010

The population is shifting in certain parts of the state, and it’s not all for the good, according to a report released by the Alabama State Data Center. “The population is changing in different ways,...

UA car tags raise $3 million for scholarships

Brittney Knox April 8, 2010

When someone decides to show their pride in the University by purchasing a license plate, they are contributing to the school’s scholarship fund. Over the 2009 fiscal year, the University’s car tag...

City Council approves construction of Riverwalk Place

Brittney Knox April 7, 2010

Bill Lunsford, owner of Riverwalk Place, said he was relieved after the Tuscaloosa City Council approved construction of the $7.5 to $8 million project that will bring an estimated 195 jobs to Tuscaloosa....

City sets date for alcohol sales, prohibits firearms in municipalities

Brittney Knox April 6, 2010

The Tuscaloosa City Council set a date for a referendum about Sunday alcohol sales in Tuscaloosa at Tuesday’s meeting. The council decided set the election date for Feb. 22, 2011. The date is subject...

Student loan reform to eliminate banks

Brittney Knox April 1, 2010

While health care was in the forefront of people’s minds last week, an overhaul of the federal student loan program, which is expected to make student loan debt more manageable for students after graduation,...

School Improvement Grant could fire teachers, principals

Brittney Knox March 30, 2010

School Improvement Grants could pour funds ranging from $50,000 to $2 million per school into the Tuscaloosa school system, but they also could include a pink slip for a number of teachers and principals....