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Suspect Charged After NYE Shooting Outside Of Academy Sports
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a man was shot several times outside of Academy Sports + Outdoors on Skyland Boulevard.
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Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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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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Fourth Suspect Charged For 2021 Killing Of Tuscaloosa Man
A fourth arrest has been announced in connection to a 2021 murder of a man on Willow Lane in west Tuscaloosa.
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Berry Man Killed Monday In Tuscaloosa County Crash
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a Fayette County man was killed Monday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Alabama Highway 69.
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Memory Of The Week: Central Foundry & The Origins Of Holt
Here's a look back the the origins of the Holt community and the company that built it.
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ALDOT Interstate Work In Tuscaloosa County To Begin Next Week
ALDOT says work will commence Monday, Jan. 8 and continue until summer 2024.
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Tide Falls To Michigan In Overtime Rose Bowl Slugfest
The Crimson Tide for the second game in a row knocked off a top-ranked, undefeated team in a defensive showdown with Michigan.
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Tuscaloosa Police On Scene Of NYE Shooting Outside Academy Sports
One person was seriously injured after police received a report of a shooting in the parking lot at Academy Sports + Outdoors on Skyland.
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Tuscaloosa Patch Editor's Picks: My Favorite Stories From 2023
Tuscaloosa Patch founder and editor Ryan Phillips shares his Top 10 favorite longform stories from 2023.
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Visit Tuscaloosa Presents Awards At Annual Tourism Bash
Five individuals were named Tuscaloosa County Hospitality Champions of the Year at the awards on Dec. 11 in four award categories.
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'I Want Justice': Family Of Man Killed By TPD Officers Speaks Out
A family is demanding answers after a Tuscaloosa man was killed earlier this month in an officer-involved shooting
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High-Speed Chase Through Tuscaloosa Ends In Crash Wednesday Night
A suspect is in custody following a high-speed pursuit Wednesday night that ended in a crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
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Tide's Caleb Downs Named College Football's Freshman Of The Year
University of Alabama safety Caleb Downs on Wednesday was named the 2023 recipient of the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award
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Christmas Tragedy In Pickens Co. Highlights Lack Of Emergency Services
A tragedy on Christmas Day that some believe could have been avoided has renewed concerns over the lack of emergency services in Pickens Co.
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Pickens County Man Missing After Last Being Seen Dec. 17
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community's help locating a Reform man who was last seen almost two weeks ago.
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Boozy Spirits Podcast: Willett's 8-Year Wheated Bourbon Review 🥃
The latest installment of the Boozy Spirits podcast sees the guys review Willett's 8-Year Wheated Bourbon.
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Memory Of The Week: Black Warrior River Pontoon Bridge (1922)
This installment takes us back to the roaring 1920s to put the spotlight on a mostly forgotten piece of local infrastructure.
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Stretch Of Oscar Baxter Drive To Close Next Week For Utility Work
ALDOT will close a portion of the road next week as the agency gears up to move forward on utility work for the Highway 69 flyover bridge.
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No Injuries In Mobile Home Fire Thursday Night On Yellow Creek Road
Authorities say there were no injuries in a mobile home fire Thursday night on Yellow Creek Road in northern Tuscaloosa County.
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Tuscaloosa VA's Longterm Care Facility Earns First 5-Star Rating
The Community Living Center has achieved an overall 5-star rating for the first time in the medical center's history.
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Eight-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle In Cottondale
Police have confirmed that an eight-year-old girl died from her injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Cottondale Wednesday.
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