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Longtime Tuscaloosa County Detention Deputy Killed In Birmingham
Here's what we know after a longtime TCSO detention deputy was shot and killed Wednesday night in Birmingham.
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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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Police Identify Tuscaloosa Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting
Police have identified a Tuscaloosa Man who was shot and killed during an officer-involved shooting on Wednesday.
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Tide's Elijah Pritchett Granted Youthful Offender Status After Arrest
University of Alabama offensive lineman Elijah Pritchett has been granted youth offender status after being charged Wednesday.
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VCU: Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting Was Armed With Pistol
Here's the latest on a fatal officer-involved shooting in Tuscaloosa Wednesday.
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Two TPD Officers On Leave After Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting
Here's the latest after an officer-involved shooting Wednesday in Bowers Park resulted in the death of one person
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UPDATE: One Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting In Tuscaloosa
TPD confirms that one person was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday.
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Crimson Tide Flips TCHS Running Back Kevin Riley On Early Signing Day
Previously committed to Miami back in June, Riley on Wednesday officially announced he would sign with his hometown Crimson Tide.
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Police On Scene Of Officer-Involved Shooting Near Bowers Park
Investigators are currently on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in the vicinity of Bowers Park in Tuscaloosa.
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Tuscaloosa Inks Agreement To Host Kentuck Festival In 2024
The City of Tuscaloosa has reached an agreement to host the 53rd Kentuck Festival of the Arts in 2024.
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Suspect Charged With Sexual Abuse After Incident At Department Store
A man with a criminal record of similar offenses has been charged with first-degree sexual abuse after a recent incident at a local store
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City Of Tuscaloosa Announces Holiday Schedule, Garbage Pickup
Here's everything to know for the City of Tusclaoosa's operations over the holidays
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Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center Police To Begin Using Body Cams
Police officers at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center will soon begin using body cameras and dash cameras in their patrol cars.
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Tuscaloosa Council Approves Property Tax Referendum For TCS
The Tuscaloosa City Council on Tuesday approved a referendum to allow voters to decide on raising property taxes to fund TCS.
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Michael Gardiner Appointed City Engineer For Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox on Tuesday announced the appointment of Michael Gardiner as Tuscaloosa's next city engineer.
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Ford Named Executive Director Of Tuscaloosa Children's Theatre
Tuscaloosa Children’s Theatre (TCT) on Tuesday announced that Caroline Ford has been appointed as its new full-time executive director.
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Tuscaloosa Mayor Responds To Northport Council Prez's Kentuck Claims
Here's the latest on the battle over the Kentuck Art Center ahead of tonight's Tuscaloosa City Council meeting.
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Chongwah Express Owner Sells Longtime Northport Location
The owners of a beloved Chinese restaurant in Northport have sold the location and will soon move to a new home.
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COLUMN: Unanswered Questions Persist In Battle For Kentuck
Tuscaloosa Patch founder and editor Ryan Phillips shares his thoughts ahead of tonight's Tuscaloosa City Council meeting.
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Big Moves Confirmed For Tuscaloosa Area Schools; New Regions Revealed
Here's a look across the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at the changes announced in the AHSAA's 2024-2026 reclassifications.
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DCH Hires Rick Plummer As VP Of Marketing & Communications
DCH on Monday announced that Rick Plummer has joined the health care provider as its vice president of marketing and communications.
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