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Chamber Gearing Up For Transportation Summit Next Month
The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama will host the 2025 Transportation Summit on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at the Tuscaloosa River Market.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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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Charge Elevated To Murder In Arboretum Shooting After Victim Dies From Injuries
A woman has been charged with murder after the man she allegedly shot at the UA Arboretum last month died from his injuries.
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One Dead, 'Several' Injured In Three Overnight Shootings Around Tuscaloosa
Authorities are investigating three separate weekend shootings, including one that resulted in a death
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Audit Shows Greene County Sheriff's Office Owes State Nearly $5M
State auditors say the Greene County Sheriff’s Office failed to document millions of dollars in spending.
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West Alabama High School Football Scoreboard: Oct. 3, 2025
Here's a look around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at games we were following on Friday night.
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Tuscaloosa City Schools Launches Pilot Program To Fill Special Education Teacher Vacancies
TCS announced this week it will launch a pilot program to move classroom paraprofessionals into special education teaching jobs.
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Tuscaloosa Looking To Fill Two Seats On Tourism & Sports Commission Board
The city is accepting applications for two seats on the Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Commission Board of Directors.
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GUEST COLUMN: Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox | SSUT Myth Busting (Part I)
Here's the latest column from Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox amid his push for reforms to the state's internet sales tax.
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Arts Council Of Tuscaloosa Extends Deadline For Small Grants Program
The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa announced this week it has extended the deadline for its annual Small Grants Program to Tuesday, Oct. 7.
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University Of West Alabama Adding Women's Flag Football Next Year
The University of West Alabama announced this week it will add women’s flag football beginning with the 2026-27 athletic year
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What To Know Before Attending The 54th Annual Kentuck Festival Of The Arts
The Kentuck Festival of the Arts is gearing up to return Oct. 11-12 at Snow Hinton Park
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Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive Kicks Off Friday
The University of Alabama will kick off the 32nd Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive on Friday, Oct. 3
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GUEST COLUMN: Dr. Robert Bentley | Alabama Health Care And The Big Beautiful Bill
Tuscaloosa physician and former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley shares his thoughts on the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill.
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Muscle Shoals Woman Killed, Two Others Injured In Crash Near Lake View
ALEA says a Muscle Shoals woman was killed Wednesday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash in southeastern Tuscaloosa County.
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UA Scientists Name Ancient Species Of Crab After Nick Saban
A dime-sized fossilized crab pulled from a Lowndes County roadcut has been named after legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban.
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Attorney General Asks Judge To Revoke Probation For Tuscaloosa Private Investigator Charged With Stalking
Here's the latest on the case of a Tuscaloosa private investigator after his arrest on a felony electronic stalking charge this week
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'Bama’s Got Talent' Returning This Basketball Season
Applications are now being accepted and must be submitted online by Friday, Oct. 31.
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Tuscaloosa Private Investigator Charged With Felony Electronic Stalking
A Tuscaloosa private investigator is charged with electronic stalking after a woman reported she discovered a tracking device on her vehicle
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Jury Convicts Buhl Man Of 117 Counts Of Child Porn Possession, Dissemination
A Tuscaloosa County jury has convicted a Buhl man of 120 counts of possession of child pornography and a single count of dissemination.
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Moundville Native American Festival Set For Oct. 9-11
The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park will host the 37th annual Moundville Native American Festival Oct. 9-11
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