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Parking Towing Employees Honored For Saving Lives Of Four People
Two employees of Tuscaloosa-based Parker Towing were recently honored for saving the lives of four people on the water.
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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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Winners Announced For 2023 River Pitch Competition
As part of the competition, participants had the opportunity to potentially win $1,000 prizes after pitching their business ideas.
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Bryant Museum To Host Christmas Open House Dec. 15
The Paul W. Bryant Museum on the University of Alabama campus will host a Christmas open house on Dec. 15.
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Shipley To Replace Booker As PARA's PR & Marketing Manager
Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority has announced the hiring of a new public relations and marketing manager.
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ANALYSIS: Understanding Northport's Vision For The Future
Here's our in-depth, analytical look at Northport's proposed comprehensive plan ahead of a public meeting later this month.
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VFW Post In Cottondale Collecting Winter Items For Veterans In Need
The VFW Post 6022 in Cottondale is asking for the community's help in gathering items for veterans in need ahead of the cold winter months.
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Northport Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing Set For Nov. 27
The City of Northport later this month will hold its public hearing regarding its proposed comprehensive plan.
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Five Charged With Electronic Solicitation Of A Child After Bust
Five men have been charged after an undercover operation targeting adult attempting to contact minors for sexual contact.
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Ingram, McNeal Named Grand Marshals For West Alabama Christmas Parade
Two beloved former Crimson Tide standouts will headline this year's West Alabama Christmas Parade.
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McDonald Hughes Center To Host Thanksgiving CommUNITY Dinner Tuesday
The McDonald Hughes Center will host the second annual CommUNITY Thanksgiving Dinner, which will feature food, live music and more.
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Boozy Spirits Podcast | Episode 5: 'Jalisco, Tequila & A Colombian'
Don't miss the latest episode from our friends at the Boozy Spirits podcast.
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Battling Bozo: The Life & Times Of Alabama's Clown Prince Of Boxing
Patch took a deep dive into the life and boxing career of Battling Bozo Hambright ahead of his induction in the Alabama Boxing Hall of Fame.
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Alabama High School Football Playoff Scores | Nov. 10, 2023
Here's a look around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at high school football playoff scores from this Friday night.
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Lamar County Man Gets 20 Years In Prison For Producing Child Porn
A Lamar County man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after entering a guilty plea to producing child pornography.
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ELEVATE Dual Enrollment Program Expands To 12 Hours
Students previously were able to receive up to nine hours paid for by the city through ELEVATE funds.
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Second Murder Arrest Made In Fatal Shooting In Fosters
A second arrest has been made in a fatal shooting last month in Fosters that left a 22-year-old man dead.
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Venue, Moderators Announced For GOP Presidential Debate In Tuscaloosa
Here's a look at additional details regarding the fourth Republican presidential debate, which is set to be held in Tuscaloosa on Dec. 6
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Boozy Spirits Podcast | Episode 4: Mississippi's Wonderbird Spirits
Our friends at the Boozy Spirits Podcast caught up with a distillery from north Mississippi that specializes in award-winning craft gin!
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Tuscaloosa Tinsel Trail Set To Open On Monday, Nov. 20
The Tuscaloosa Tinsel Trail is set for its grand opening in Government Plaza on Monday, Nov 20.
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Governor Issues Burn Ban After Destructive West Alabama Wildfires
A new "No Burn Order' went into effect across the state of Alabama at 8 a.m. Thursday morning.
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