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City loan program brings opportunity to new salon

City loan program brings opportunity to new salon

Tara Massouleh September 22, 2014

Tucked into a series of industrial-style buildings on 25th Avenue in Rosedale, B Flyy Experience’s hot pink door and sign boasting “Hair, Beauty, Wellness” stand out among their neighbors, who offer...

Garden Project promotes growth

Garden Project promotes growth

Jordan Cissell April 26, 2012

The Druid City Garden Project is almost hidden, tucked away behind University Place Elementary School on the corner of an overgrown athletic field. Only a sunflower-laden banner, hung from a crooked fence...

Counseling, community help tornado victims cope

Melissa Brown April 26, 2012

Long after the funnel receded and the rubble settled, the April 27 tornado continued to tear through people’s hearts and minds. Many students and residents affected by the tornado have dealt with ongoing...

Amid anniversary plans, students learn to cope

Ashanka Kumari April 18, 2012

For two University of Alabama students who lost their homes and friends to the April 27, 2011 tornado, the anniversary memorials are a chance to continue to move forward. Chelsea Thrash, a junior majoring...

Businesses return to area

Businesses return to area

CW Staff February 21, 2012

Hobby Lobby The grand reopening of Hobby Lobby in Northport took place on Feb. 6 and was a huge success, said co-manager Lionel Waldrop. The decision to relocate the store was made by the company’s...

Holt recovers from storm without city's help

Holt recovers from storm without city’s help

Alyssa Locklar February 14, 2012

Although it is a part of the Tuscaloosa County, nearby Holt is an unincorporated area, which means it is self-governed. In Holt’s case, the same authority that governs Tuscaloosa does not run them. Therefore,...

City council passes zoning

City council passes zoning

Rich Robinson January 18, 2012

  The Tuscaloosa City Council passed a zoning ordinance unanimously Tuesday night that will create new mixed zones in areas impacted by the April 27 tornado. The vote followed a public hearing that was...

Local businesses attempt to reopen

Local businesses attempt to reopen

Stephen Walker December 7, 2011

More than seven months have passed since homes and businesses in Tuscaloosa were devastated by the April storms. Yet, with the exception of debris removal, some of the hardest hit areas look relatively...

Catching up with Mayor Maddox

Catching up with Mayor Maddox

Taylor Holland September 19, 2011

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox said he thought the recent passing of the Tuscaloosa Forward plan sends a strong signal that the 12 percent of the city that was damaged and destroyed on April 27 needs a new...

15th Street still on the road to recovery

15th Street still on the road to recovery

Hailey Grace Allen September 15, 2011

Making its way from Rosedale Court to Alberta City and then on to Holt, the April 27 tornado tore through Tuscaloosa and ripped out its heart, claiming the lives of more than 50 residents. Of all of the...