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​City to mark fourth tornado anniversary

CW Staff • April 19, 2015

Next week marks the fourth anniversary of the April 27, 2011, tornado that swept through Tuscaloosa. The city will host several memorial events throughout this week. On Tuesday, Mayor Walter Maddox...

​Walt Maddox, “Bud” Cramer to speak at child abuse conference

CW Staff • April 14, 2015

The University of Alabama’s School of Social Work and College of Human Environmental Science are hosting a conference addressing child abuse on the morning of April 20 at the Child Development Research...

Maddox, Witt discuss city past, future

Maddox, Witt discuss city past, future

Taylor Holland • April 26, 2012

In the minutes and hours that immediately followed the April 27 tornado's devastating path through Tuscaloosa, one city leader would become the public face of recovery efforts while the other worked tirelessly...

Local, state leaders settle championship bet

Stephen N. Dethrage • February 1, 2012

Before the 2011 National Championship Game, politicians from Alabama and Louisiana placed bets around the upcoming matchup between the University of Alabama and Louisiana State University on Jan. 9. Baton...

Mayor sees benefits from BCS

Taylor Holland • February 1, 2012

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox said the University of Alabama’s 14th National Championship has both emotional and financial benefits for the city. “I think emotionally, it’s been good for our city...

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...

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...

City anticipates new amphitheater

Brittney Knox • February 19, 2010

With the recent 50 inches of rain and 60 rainout days, the weather has been the factor that will delay the opening of Tuscaloosa’s new amphitheater, Mayor Walt Maddox said. He said the city will know...