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APR professor recounts Red Cross

APR professor recounts Red Cross

Rich Robinson September 1, 2011

The trying times that have gripped Tuscaloosa in the past few months have unmasked the true identity of many in our community. On April 27, most did not know the strength and ability of many unnamed heroes,...

Forget Us Not Tuscaloosa creates volunteer program

Heather Lightsey August 31, 2011

After an EF4 tornado devastated areas of West Alabama in late April, Tuscaloosa News reporter Chase Goodbread created a Facebook group to raise long-term volunteerism for Tuscaloosa tornado relief. The...

Capstone Heroes named at tornado remembrance ceremony

Jasmine Cannon August 29, 2011

Student Government Association president Grant Cochran urged the student body to look forward without forgetting the six UA student lives lost in the April 27 tornado. “We will never forget the events...

Tuscaloosa looks to other disaster sites for guidance

Tuscaloosa looks to other disaster sites for guidance

Alyssa Locklar August 29, 2011

When it comes to recovery, it is no secret that Tuscaloosa has never faced devastation as vast as the aftermath of the April 27 tornado. Therefore, when it came to moving forward and taking steps toward...

Apartments house people affected by tornado

Jasmine Cannon August 24, 2011

The tornado that hit Tuscaloosa on April 27 left hundreds of people displaced, including some University of Alabama students. While the tornado did not directly hit the dorms and apartments on campus,...

Tuscaloosa plants seeds of revitalization

Tuscaloosa plants seeds of revitalization

Taylor Holland August 24, 2011

Just eight days after the April 27 tornado struck Tuscaloosa, the city’s mayor, Walt Maddox, signed an executive order that created the Tuscaloosa Forward Task Force, a group of community members and...

Tuscaloosa takes first steps toward recovery after April 27 tornado

Tuscaloosa takes first steps toward recovery after April 27 tornado

Ashley Chaffin July 27, 2011

Three months ago today, Tuscaloosa was hit by a catastrophic tornado, and the city has been working on unveiling plans for rebuilding. Although officials have stressed that these plans were just a first...

Neighborhoods plan next move after storm

Neighborhoods plan next move after storm

Sarah Massey July 27, 2011

Forest Lake By Sarah Massey For residents of Forest Lake, the recovery over the last three months since the tornado has largely been focused on cleanup and planning for the future of the neighborhood....

Alabama, Auburn team up to rebuild

Alabama, Auburn team up to rebuild

Lauren Crain July 12, 2011

Across the city of Tuscaloosa, homes are being rebuilt and repaired after the devastating effects of the April 27 tornado. UA students are helping out with relief efforts by collaborating with Auburn University...

Volunteer opportunities for the week of July 11

CW Staff July 12, 2011

The following information is provided weekly by the Community Service Center:   Highlighted Volunteer Opportunities for week of July 11:  1.  URGENT NEED:  Pack the Bus – Tuesday, July 12.  Help...

Artists show tornado-inspired art at Kentuck

Artists show tornado-inspired art at Kentuck

Robert Moore July 6, 2011

Months after a devastating tornado hit Tuscaloosa, we are still seeing the creative community come together to help those in need. The Kentuck Art Center of downtown Northport will be hosting an exhibit...

Student learns to walk again after tornado injury

Student learns to walk again after tornado injury

Jasmine Cannon July 6, 2011

After suffering a spinal cord injury during the tornado that hit Tuscaloosa on April 27, UA junior Chelsea Thrash is getting back in full physical form and learning to walk again. Thrash was at Charleston...