Students recover from, reflect on storm’s effects
Sixth months ago tomorrow, an EF4 tornado touched down in Tuscaloosa and destroyed most everything in its path. Six University of Alabama students died that day and countless others lost…
What It’s Like to Be Hit By an F4 Tornado
I opened my eyes and looked around what had once been my bedroom, my sanctum. It was now an unrecognizable pile of rubble. Deafening silence surrounded me. The lower half…
Athletes help rebuild Tuscaloosa
It’s been six months, and Tuscaloosa has made progress toward rebuilding. Volunteers came from across the state and from across the nation to clean up and piece back together a…
Tuscaloosa tornado relief benefits from creativity of local, national artists
Kerry Kennedy, tornado-shaped ceramic mugs Kentuck artist-in-residence Kerry Kennedy, a potter and owner of FireHorse Pottery Studios, created what she calls “twister tumblers” to raise money for tornado relief through…
Volunteer opportunities still available in Tuscaloosa
Six months after an EF4 tornado swept through Tuscaloosa and surrounding areas, local charities and volunteer efforts still need help. While many organizations were bombarded with generous donations of clothes,…
Polls
Do you think the city of Tuscaloosa is recovering at an acceptable rate after the April 27 tornado?
- Yes (64%, 328 Votes)
- No (36%, 219 Votes)
Total Voters: 513
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