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Alabama football team collects donations for Louisiana

Jordan LaPorta August 22, 2016

Alabama’s football team is currently collecting donations of items that will help provide relief to those in need after the severe flooding of Baton Rogue, Louisiana. Overall, 13 people have been declared...

Five people killed in Citronelle

Rebecca Rakowitz August 22, 2016

Five people were slain in their sleep in Citronelle, Alabama, on Saturday. The suspect, Derrick Dearman, turned himself in and will be charged with six counts of capital murder.The victims are Robert Lee...

Alabama to consider two lottery bills

Alabama to consider two lottery bills

Jordan LaPorta August 18, 2016

Alabama is one step closer to reaching a decision on a potential state lottery.The Alabama legislature is considering two lottery proposals in a special session to solve the state's Medicaid funding...

Uber and Tuscaloosa reach an agreement

Will Jones June 22, 2016

A deal has been reached between the City of Tuscaloosa and Uber that will allow the ride-sharing service to return to town. News of the deal was published by The Tuscaloosa News on Monday.According to...

"Our darkest day has passed" - a reflection on the April 27 tornado

“Our darkest day has passed” – a reflection on the April 27 tornado

Michael Vine April 27, 2016

Alabama alumnus Michael Vine wrote this in the aftermath of the April 27th tornado. It is republished here with permission.It's been one week and 5 hours since the tornado came through my home and destroyed...

Tuscaloosa adds storm shelters following April 27 tornado

Tuscaloosa adds storm shelters following April 27 tornado

Will Jones April 27, 2016

When the tornado swept through Tuscaloosa in April of 2011, the University and the city each had the same number of public storm shelters for students and residents: zero. “At the time of the tornado,...

The rebuilding process: Businesses come back after April 27 tornado

The rebuilding process: Businesses come back after April 27 tornado

Rebecca Rakowitz April 27, 2016

Tommy Metrock felt like a monkey in a zoo during the days following the 2011 tornado that came through Tuscaloosa. After walking for several hours from her home to her business, Boulevard Salon, normally...

A vision in progress: Looking back at Tuscaloosa's plans post April 27, 2011

Peyton Shepard April 27, 2016

Only 48 hours after the April 27, 2011, tornadoes that blew through his hometown, Tuscaloosa mayor Walt Maddox was told two things by the FEMA director assigned to the city – first, that the average...

LGBTQ  in the greek system

LGBTQ in the greek system

Hannah Widener April 18, 2016

Justin Thompson, a recent graduate, pledged Alpha Delta Phi his sophomore year of college for the same reason most men do. He wanted to make friends, party and network to help with his career later...

How technology has changed the job field

How technology has changed the job field

Analiese Gerald April 7, 2016

The hiring process can be daunting, especially for college students looking for internships or jobs before and after graduation. However, like many other aspects in today’s ever-changing world, technology...

Spring break without going spring broke

Spring break without going spring broke

Rebecca Rakowitz March 10, 2016

For many University of Alabama students, spring break is a time for fun and relaxation, but for their wallets, the week can be painful. With two days left until spring break, it is crunch time for figuring...

Students talk last-minute spring break trips

Students talk last-minute spring break trips

Analiese Gerald March 10, 2016

Spring break is just around the corner, and UA students await the chance to have some fun with friends and family while taking a break from their studies.Some students have their plans set, and the beach...