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Obama visits Tuscaloosa, offers condolences

Associated Press April 29, 2011

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Getting a direct look at the nation's most horrific tornado damage in decades, President Barack Obama on Friday prepared to comfort victims and offer the federal government's...

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...

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...

Two student deaths confirmed

CW Staff April 28, 2011

University of Alabama Spokeswoman Cathy Andreen confirmed that two UA students died after Wednesday’s tornado. The Crimson White is working to gather more information about members of the UA community...

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...

Deadly storm systems cause statewide destruction

Kelsey Stein April 28, 2011

Update: As of 9:12 p.m., the Alabama Emergency Management Agency had confirmed 204 dead throughout the state. At least 296 have died across seven Southern states.Update: Gov. Robert Bentley announced that...

Rec shifts from shelter to communication center

William Evans April 28, 2011

After an evening of sheltering displaced and frightened students following the tornado’s aftermath, the Rec Center has become an information center the University encourages students or parents to contact...

Mayor Walt Maddox: Search and rescue still the priority

Stephen N. Dethrage April 28, 2011

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox urged students and citizens to stay patient, conserve water, volunteer and stay out of the damaged areas of the city in an emergency city council meeting on Thursday.Maddox...

UA classes cancelled through Friday

CW Staff April 28, 2011

The University of Alabama has suspended classes and regular operations through Friday, April 29.The Student Rec Center is providing temporary housing for students whose residences were destroyed or severely...