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University unsure of plans for graduation

Stephanie Brumfield June 8, 2011

Like most graduating seniors, Michael Wynn left Tuscaloosa much earlier than he had planned. Rather than having a week and a half to say goodbye to his friends and newfound home, he had two days. Little...

Police departments adjust following tornado

Jasmine Cannon June 7, 2011

After the tornado hit and damaged much of Tuscaloosa and surrounding areas, there was a desperate need for help from local emergency services units. The University of Alabama Police Department and the...

UA hosts tornado research team

Stephen N. Dethrage June 7, 2011

A research team featuring professors and scientists from all over America has been gathered in Tuscaloosa since late April to investigate and gather data about the damage to buildings and structures affected...

Vigil lights darkest hour

Vigil lights darkest hour

Robert Moore June 7, 2011

On June 1, Tuscaloosa held a candlelight vigil to honor those who lost their lives and those who dedicated their time and effort in the aftermath of the April 27 tornado.   Vigil attendees began to...

UA student survives two deadly storms

UA student survives two deadly storms

Ashley Chaffin June 7, 2011

Like many University of Alabama students, Emily Fuller decided to head home after the University cancelled finals in the wake of the April 27 tornado. Looking forward to being home and away from the destruction,...

UA Greek Relief raises $135,000

UA Greek Relief raises $135,000

Marquavius Burnett June 7, 2011

When the record-breaking tornado struck the city of Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama officials advised students to get out of the city and travel home, if possible. Instead of leaving, members of...

Samaritan's Purse focuses on the people

Samaritan’s Purse focuses on the people

Jasmine Cannon June 7, 2011

  According to the Samaritan’s Purse website, the organization has worked for more than 40 years to help those in need all over the world,. After the tornado that devastated areas of Tuscaloosa on...

Tornado Song Sends Hopeful Message

MariAna Johnson June 7, 2011

About a month after the April 27 tornado, citizens of Tuscaloosa are still finding ways to help uplift the community. One of these ways is through music. Three UA alumni, Ryan Davis, Andrew Cotten and...

Volunteer Opportunities for the week of June 1

CW Staff June 1, 2011

The following information was provided by the Community Service Center. Highlighted Volunteer Opportunities for the week of June 1, 2011: 1.  URGENT NEED:  Assist with Fun Day in the Park on Friday. ...

Tuscaloosa Picks Up the Pieces

Tuscaloosa Picks Up the Pieces

Taylor Holland May 31, 2011

By Aug. 1, the city of Tuscaloosa will announce a plan to rebuild what was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. Now, more than a month later, the city is focused on sorting through the rubble. “We had...

Project Blessings focuses on areas surrounding city

Project Blessings focuses on areas surrounding city

Katherine Martin May 31, 2011

Project Blessings is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help local low income and underprivileged homeowners repair their homes to achieve a better quality of living, according to their Facebook...

E-Book depicts Tuscaloosa after tornado

E-Book depicts Tuscaloosa after tornado

Robert Moore May 31, 2011

A picture of Tuscaloosa both before and after the tornado has been put together in the form of an E-Book. “The next day, the weight of what had occurred settled on our chests: the residential areas...