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🌱 Design A Piece Of Tuscaloosa History + TCHS Baseball Coach Honored
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Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
- Tuscaloosa, AL
Ryan Phillips is an award-winning journalist and editor from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. A graduate of both the University of Mississippi and the University of Alabama, Phillips has worked as a reporter and editor at the Birmingham Business Journal, the Associated Press-Atlanta Bureau and Weather.com. Most recently, Phillips worked for nearly four years as the executive editor of the Starkville Daily News and (West Point) Daily Times Leader in Mississippi. Phillips has received numerous investigative journalism awards in both Alabama and Mississippi, along with awards for photography, general news reporting and commentary.
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West Alabama Lawmaker Announces Creation Of UA Scholarship Honoring Charlie Kirk
State Sen. Gerald Allen, a Republican from Tuscaloosa, on Monday announced the creation of the Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship.
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Tide's Hubbard, Proctor Selected To AP All-America Teams
Alabama football standouts Bray Hubbard and Kadyn Proctor have earned Associated Press All-America honors.
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Tuscaloosa Accepting Submissions For America 250 City Art Poster Project
The City of Tuscaloosa is calling for artists to design an official poster representing the city as part of a nationwide initiative.
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🌱 Kalen DeBoer Addresses Michigan Rumors + Northport Cookie Eatery Closing This Week
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Kalen DeBoer Addresses Rumors, Speculation About Interest In Michigan Job
Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer on Sunday dismissed speculation linking him to the vacant head coaching position at Michigan.
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Cookie Plug To Permanently Close Northport Location Next Week
Northport's Cookie Plug announced on social media Friday that it will close its doors on Dec. 17.
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Chamber Of Commerce Of West Alabama Announces Board of Directors, 2026 Officers
The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama on Friday announced it has elected a new slate of leaders to serve on its Board of Directors
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🌱 Business Burglaries In Tuscaloosa + Nonprofit Raises Funds For UA Student Magazines
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UA System Announces 2026 Class Of Capitol Scholars
The University of Alabama System on Thursday announced the 18 students selected for the 2026 class of Capitol Scholars.
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Tuscaloosa City Schools Reports Record Number Of New National Board Certified Teachers
Tuscaloosa City Schools announced Thursday that a system-record 23 educators earned National Board Certification this year.
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Tuscaloosa Police Investigating String Of Business Burglaries
TPD is investigating a string of overnight business burglaries involving shattered windows and rocks used to force entry.
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Bobby Miller Activity Center To Host 'Breakfast With Santa' On Dec. 13
The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Bobby Miller Activity Center.
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Nonprofit Tops $25K Fundraising Goal To Print Student Publications Shut Down By UA
A nonprofit advocacy group announced that it had topped its $25,000 fundraising goal to help save two student-led publications at UA.
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🌱 Tinsel Trail Earns National Honor + UA Fall Commencement Info
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Tuscaloosa's Tinsel Trail Ranked Among USA Today's Best Public Holiday Lights Display
Tuscaloosa’s Tinsel Trail has been named one of the top public holiday light displays in the nation
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Tide's Proctor Earns SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy
Alabama junior left tackle Kadyn Proctor on Wednesday was named a co-recipient of the 2025 Southeastern Conference Jacobs Blocking Trophy
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UA Gives Details For 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremonies
UA has announced details for its fall commencement ceremony, which is set at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Coleman Coliseum.
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🌱 Update On Cyclist Hit By Train + UA Student Earns Prestigious Scholarship
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University Of Alabama Senior Earns Prestigious Marshall Scholarship
University of Alabama senior Addison Miller has been awarded a prestigious Marshall Scholarship.
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