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Judge Denies Request For Recusal In Darius Miles Capital Murder Case
Circuit Court Judge Daniel Pruet has denied a request for him to recuse himself from presiding over the high-profile murder trial.
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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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Foul Play Suspected After Person Of Interest In Old Fayette Road Death Investigation Found Dead Near Scene
Police confirm the person of interest named in a death investigation in northern Tuscaloosa County earlier this week was found Thursday.
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Former Tide Quarterback AJ McCarron Running For Alabama Lieutenant Governor
Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron announced Thursday that he will run for lieutenant governor of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa County Commissioner Charged After Incident At MLK Elementary
The Tuscaloosa Police Department announced on Wednesday that it has arrested District 4 County Commissioner Reginald Murray.
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TCS Issues Statement After Incident At School Involving Tuscaloosa County Commissioner
The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education has issued a statement following an incident Tuesday involving County Commissioner Reginald Murray
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Search Continues For Missing Hale County Man
State authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a missing Hale County man who has not been seen in several days.
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Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center To Participate In National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center will once again take part in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday
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Chip Cookies Permanently Closes Tuscaloosa Location
Chip Cookies has permanently closed its Tuscaloosa location roughly two years after first opening its doors.
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New Court Date Set For University Beach Bond Validation Hearing
The new hearing has been scheduled for Nov. 13 at 9 a.m. at the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse.
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No Charges After Video Shows Tuscaloosa County Commissioner Handcuffed At Elementary School
A video circulating on social media appears to show District 4 County Commissioner Reginald Murray being handcuffed during an altercation
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St. Clair County Woman Killed In Early Morning Crash In Northport
A woman from St. Clair County was killed early Tuesday in a single-vehicle crash on Alabama Highway 69 in Northport.
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Hank Poore Foundation's 'Ale On Wheels' Fundraiser Set For Oct. 24
The Hank Poore Foundation will celebrate the fifth anniversary of its annual Ale On Wheels fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 24
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Teen Pedestrian Dies From Injuries After Being Struck In Tuscaloosa County
A 16-year-old pedestrian is dead after being struck by a pickup truck on Alabama Highway 69 Sunday evening.
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Case Dropped Against Mississippi Man Accused Of Killing Northport Native During Cycling Event
Prosecutors in Mississippi have dropped the criminal case against a man once charged in the 2023 death of Northport native Marilyn Mott.
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Person Of Interest Sought After Body Found At Abandoned House On Old Fayette Road
Authorities are seeking a person of interest identified as Erik Bradley Thomas, 37.
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Tide's Brown, Pierre Named SEC Co-Defensive Players Of The Week
UA Athletics says the honor marks the first SEC weekly award for both players
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UA Museums Getting Into Halloween Spirit With Slate Of Events
UA Museums is offering three spooky, family-friendly events this month designed to get the community in the Halloween spirit.
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West Alabama High School Football Scores: Oct. 17, 2025
Here's a look around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at games we were following this week.
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UA Renames College Of Engineering For Lee J. Styslinger Jr. After $25M Gift
The University of Alabama has renamed its College of Engineering in honor of Lee J. Styslinger Jr. after a $25 million gift from his wife.
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DNA Match Leads To Arrest In Tuscaloosa Sexual Assault Cold Case
A DNA match has led to an arrest in a sexual assault case and police are asking for the public’s help identifying a second suspect
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