 | Tuscaloosa to resume normal debris clearing services
The City of Tuscaloosa’s “Final Push” to remove tornado debris at no cost to private property owners located within tornado recovery areas will end June 1, 2012.
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 | Restoring power after April 27th
Thousands were without power following the tornado outbreak of April 27th.
Local electricians talk about their experience after the storms.  Video
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 | Anti-Looting Bill Passes |
 | New chapter for tornado ravaged Tuscaloosa church
A Sunday groundbreaking ceremony marks the next chapter, for one Tuscaloosa church which was destroyed by the April 27, 2011 tornado that tore apart that city. Video
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 | Bo Bikes Bama Finishes Off In Tuscaloosa
Bo Jackson finished off his Bo Bikes Bama tour in Tuscaloosa. Video
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 | Get your copy of "April's Rampage"
Gwin Elementary students author a book about a fictional family coping with the aftermath of of the April 27th, 2011 tornadoes.
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 | Pleasant Grove monument honors lost lives
Eleven people lost their lives on April 27, 2011 in Pleasant Grove. Those eleven are being honored with a monument at city hall, the branchild of a local boy scout. Video
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 | New home, new hope for storm survivor family
A family in McDonald Chapel got a brand new house and a reason to hope on the one year anniversary of the storm that destroyed their home. Video
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 | Tuscaloosa Remembers All 53 Lost on 4/27
An emotional day in Tuscaloosa one year later Video
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 | Holding On Together
Calhoun County couple held each other to survive an EF-4 Tornado Video
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 | Birmingham Firefighters remember tornado outbreak
With their fire station in ruins, Birmingham firefighters didn't let their community down on April 27, 2011. Video
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 | Third Graders Make Book About April 27th
Students write a book on the tornadoes of April 27th.
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 | Organized chaos: UAB Hospital on April 27, 2011
UAB Hospital on April 27, 2011 was complete "organized chaos". Here is a look back on what it was like in the hospital after the worst tornado outbreak in state history. Video
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 | Rep. Sewell observes one-year anniversary of April 27
Congresswoman reminds Alabamians to remain strong and generous.
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 | Red Cross looks back at April 27
Alabama Red Cross' Chris Osborne reflects on last year's tornadoes. Video
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| How to help kids deal with tornadoes
Dr. Josh talks with Brooke Smith about what you can do to help your kids deal with April 27th. Video
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 | Cullman Co. EMA Director talks about April 27
Rick Jackson talks with Jerry Jacobs a year after the tornado outbreak Video
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 | Birmingham NWS Chief Meteorologist remembers April 27
Jim Stefkovich talks about his experience regarding the storms of April 2011. Video
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 | April 27th, One Year Later: Chris Coleman
He went from a man that gave so much to those in need, to becoming a man in need, himself. 98.7 KISS FM's Chris Coleman sits down with Rick Jackson to tell his powerful story of triumph after losing nearly everything from the April 27, 2011 storms. Video
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 | Faulty tornado shelters
The operator of a tornado shelter company accused of fraud shuts down. Video
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 | Permanent memorial
Tuscaloosa unveils a new piece of history on the eve of April 27th. Video
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| Tornado anniversary memorial unveiled
Tuscaloosa now has a permanent reminder of how April 27th changed the city. Video
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 | Dogs Take a Trip in a Tornado and LIVE!
Remarkable story out of Pratt City Video
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 | Tornado Masters owner talks about permanent injunction
The man who ran Tornado Masters of Alabama has been installing tornado shelters in the state for five years, but now his business is shut down. Video
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 | Tornado causes devastation for Hallmark family
On April 27th, 2011 Alabama suffered one of its worst disasters in history. Tornadoes roared through the state in record numbers causing a huge number of fatalities and a path of devastation which literally wiped out some communities. Video
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 | Conversations of Courage: Anatomy of a Tornado
What is it like inside a tornado? Video
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 | April 27th anniversary events
Memorial and remembrance services and events scheduled for April 27 and April 28.
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 | One Year Later: Samaritan's Purse Still in Tuscaloosa
Most national agencies had to leave Alabama long ago to work on other disasters, but one year later, Samaritan's Purse is still going strong. Video
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 | Back in business
In Cullman, stores are starting to re-open one year after the April 27th storms. Video
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 | Monument dedicated to tornado outbreak
Tuscaloosa will unveil a historical marker dedicated to April 2011 outbreak on Thursday in Government Plaza.
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 | Students and schools remembered
A special program in Tuscaloosa to remember the students and schools lost in last April's storms. Video
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 | Coyote Spotted in Neighborhood
Two family pets have already been killed, and neighbors believe a coyote is the culprit. Video
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 | Pratt City: One Year Later
The community is standing strong, but are they pleased with the progress since April 27th? Video
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 | NOAA and FEMA team up to save lives
"Know your risk, take action, and be a force of nature" by taking proactive preparedness measures while inspiring others to do the same.
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| Project Rebound
Help for people suffering emotionally from the April 27th Tornadoes.
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| April 27, 2012 - A "Day of Remembrance"
Governor Bentley's proclamation includes a statewide moment of silence at 4:27pm.
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 | Nursing Homes Ready for Disasters?
A national investigation is claiming that there are lots of gaps when it comes to nursing home preparedness in disasters. Video
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 | Dealing with the emotions one year later
Two storms survivors talk about how they're dealing with their emotional scars. One who survived the tornado outbreak of 4/27/11 and one who survived the EF-5 storm 4/8/98. Video
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 | UA plans day of service
As a remembrance of April 27, the University of Alabama is planning a day of service on April 21.
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 | Pratt City Habitat Home
A new home for a long time neighbor. Video
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 | Bo Bikes Bama
Sports legend Bo Jackson will embark on a five-day charity bike ride with a goal of raising $1 million for the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund.
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 | Tuscaloosa Experiencing Break Volunteer Influx
Tuscaloosa is normally a ghost town during spring break weekend, but not this year. Video
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 | Scouts Build April 27th Memorial
Local Boy Scout will build monument to remember April 27th victims.
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 | Donations Needed for Cordova Vet's Monument
Cordova residents are trying to raise money to replace the vet's monument which was destroyed April 27th. Video
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 | Canine Camp Rebuilds After Deadly Tornado Outbreak
One of the camp's pups refused to leave the side of an employee trapped beneath tornado debris. Video
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 | Celebrate Alabama Arbor Week!
Arbor Day Foundation seeking support for Alabama Tree Recovery Campaign to restore trees lost during the April tornado outbreak.
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 | Project Blessings Founder Named Year's Social Entrepreneur
Marsha Sprayberry is an award-winning entrepreneur who's recent venture has made her a rich woman without putting a dime back in her pocket. Video
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 | Governor declares "Severe Weather Awareness Week"
Governor Bentley makes severe weather education a priority. Video
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 | The Life of a Storm Spotter
"It is a rush like being on a roller coaster." Video
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 | Walker county April 27th Plans Underway
The Walker County Long-Term Recovery Committee is in the process of putting together an April 27th Anniversary event. It will include all of the town's in the the county that were impacted by the storms. Video
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