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Stillman College student killed by tornado

Kelsey Stein April 30, 2011

A former Stillman College baseball player was killed by the deadly tornado that came through Tuscaloosa Wednesday afternoon.At an assembly Friday at 4 p.m. in Birthright Auditorium on Stillman’s campus,...

Student died in storm a week before scheduled graduation

Stephen Walker April 30, 2011

Friends and acquaintances mourn the death of Ashley Harrison, a senior who was just a week away from receiving her degree in economics from the University.According to Fox 4, Harrison’s body was discovered...

Maddox: City death count decreased to 39

William Evans April 29, 2011

The number of confirmed deaths in the city and county of Tuscaloosa has dropped from the city's previous estimate of 45 to a total of 39, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox said in a press conference at City...

Find out how to help in aftermath

Will Tucker April 29, 2011

For a comprehensive list of opportunities to volunteer or offer aid in Tuscaloosa, visit http://alabamapossible.org/2011/04/tornado-relief-how-you-can-help/.Robyn Hyden, Communications and Development...

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...

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...

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...

Volunteers converge on St. Matthias

Amanda Sams April 28, 2011

Within two hours of St. Matthias Episcopal Church on Skyland Boulevard opening up as a headquarters for volunteer coordination in Tuscaloosa to help with disaster relief efforts in the wake of an EF-5...

Bentley addresses needs in community

Taylor Holland April 28, 2011

Gov. Robert Bentley, alongside state senators Richard Shelby, Jeff Sessions and other government officials, toured parts of Alabama Thursday, in an attempt to assess damages caused by an EF4 tornado that...

UA Athletics, coaches, athletes speak on tornado damage; athletic events canceled

Jason Galloway April 28, 2011

The University’s athletic department dedicated Thursday to ensuring the safety of Alabama’s student athletes, coaches, staff and employees after Wednesday’s tornado destroyed a portion of Tuscaloosa.“While...

Rescue efforts delay Comcast service

Stephen Walker April 28, 2011

On Thursday afternoon, utility companies were scrambling to develop plans that will deal with the extensive damage done by the EF-5 tornado that decimated Tuscaloosa’s infrastructure.Comcast Cable, which...