This photo shows the aftermath of a tornado that hit Northport and Tuscaloosa County in 1932. It was taken by the 106th Observation Squadron of the Alabama National Guard and shows the Black Warrior River, the railroad trestle and Northport. The…
The tombstone in Dunn's Creek Cemetery No. 2, Dunn's Creek Road, Echola, AL, is the memorial for Emma Springer McGee and her daughter, Lera Mae McGee. The tombstone of Ruth V. Tucker of Coker who also died in the tragedy is shown, as well. Both died…
"What a Price for Peace" was written by Buford Boone, editor and publisher of the Tuscaloosa News and advocate of law and order in a time when chaos reigned.
On February 7, 1956, after three days of student demonstrations, the University of…
On March 6, 2017, a commemorative program was held to unveil a historical marker remembering Tuscaloosa County victims of lynching. The marker is in front of the Old Jail at 2803 6th Street, Tuscaloosa.
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley talks with former University of Alabama head coach Gene Stallings while viewing damage before a press conference near the corner of 15th Street and McFarland Boulevard on Thursday, April 28, 2011.
Tuscaloosa residents standing on Dr. Edward Hillard Drive near the intersection of 15th Street look into the Cedar Crest neighborhood where cars are upended and buildings destroyed as a strong tornado moved through the city.