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TPD Releases Identity Of Tuscaloosa Woman Killed In Crash On 15th Street
Police have identified a Tuscaloosa woman who died following a crash on 15th Street near Queen City Avenue Friday morning.
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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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University Beach Improvement District Seeks Court Approval For $59.7M Bond Issuance
The complaint asks the court to confirm the legality of $59.7 million in Special Assessment Revenue Bonds
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West Alabama High School Football Scoreboard: Sept. 12, 2025
Here's a look around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at games we've been watching.
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One Killed, One Injured In Friday Morning Crash On 15th Street
A Tuscaloosa woman is dead and a man was hospitalized after a fatal crash on 15th Street near Queen City Avenue on Friday morning.
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Suspect Charged After Police Pursuit, Officer-Involved Shooting In Tuscaloosa
A suspect is in custody following a police pursuit and officer-involved shooting in Tuscaloosa Thursday night.
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Junior League Of Tuscaloosa To Host Community Blood Drive In Northport
The Junior League of Tuscaloosa will mark Find the Good Day on Sept. 18 by hosting a community blood drive.
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Big Sandy Elementary Hosts Piece Of World Trade Center
The school has also been named Alabama’s State School of Remembrance for 2025-26 by the Freedom Flag Foundation.
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Shelton State to Host Second HammerBuild Event Sept. 20
Shelton State Community College will host a second session of its HammerBuild program Sept. 20
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West Alabama High School Football Matchups: Sept. 12, 2025
Here's a look around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at games that we'll be keeping up with on Friday night.
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Tide Soccer's Gianna Paul Ties Program Record For Career Goals
Alabama soccer standout Gianna Paul tied the program record for career goals Thursday in a 2-1 loss at No. 17 South Carolina.
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Tuscaloosa County School Board Names Dan Butler Interim TCSS Superintendent
The Tuscaloosa County Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint Dan Butler as interim superintendent.
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Alabama Men’s Golf Wins Folds Of Honor Collegiate Title
As a team, the Tide led the field in par-3 scoring (-1), par-4 scoring (+24) and total birdies (53).
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Alabama Officials Respond After Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Shot And Killed In Utah
Officials in Alabama are speaking out after conservative activist and organizer Charlie Kirk was shot on Wednesday in Utah.
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SEC Announces Alabama Softball's 2026 Conference Schedule
The Southeastern Conference announced Alabama softball will play four SEC series at Rhoads Stadium as part of its 2026 league schedule
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Alabama Baseball Reveals 2026 SEC Schedule
The Southeastern Conference on Tuesday announced that Alabama baseball will open its 2026 SEC schedule on the road at Kentucky
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Tuscaloosa Approves 15-Year Deal To Host Kentuck Festival Of The Arts
The partnership agreement will keep the Kentuck Festival of the Arts in the city for the next 15 years.
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Tide Baseball To Play In 2026 Frisco College Baseball Classic
Alabama baseball will be one of four teams to compete in the 2026 Frisco College Baseball Classic in Texas.
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Alabama Fossil Fest Set For Sept. 20
The free event, set for Sept. 20 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., will feature hands-on activities, a new exhibit unveiling and more.
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Hoover Firm To Assume Operations Of Tannehill Sewer System
Living Water Utilities has reached an agreement with a bankruptcy trustee to assume operations of the controversial Tannehill Sewer System
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Tuscaloosa City School Board Considering $191M Budget For 2026
The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education on Tuesday will vote on a proposed $191 million budget for the 2026 fiscal year.
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