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UA Professor David Albright To Chair Veterans Rural Health Advisory Committee
UA Professor David Albright has been appointed chair of the Veterans Rural Health Advisory Committee.
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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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Teen Arrested After Woman Injured Saturday In Tuscaloosa Shooting
An arrest has been made after a woman was injured in a shooting Saturday evening in the 4500 block of 18th Avenue in Tuscaloosa.
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Woman Hospitalized After Shooting At Skyland Boulevard Apartment Complex
A woman has been hospitalized after a shooting at an apartment complex off of Skyland Boulevard Saturday evening.
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Two Arrested After 15-Year-Old Boy Shot In Northport
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit says a 15-year-old boy was shot and a home was struck by gunfire Friday afternoon
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Suspect Sought After Shooting During 'Dice Game' In Cottondale
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit says one person suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening after being shot during a dice game
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West Alabama High School Football Scoreboard: Week 2
Here's a look around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at high school football action in the second week of the season.
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Leadership Tuscaloosa Celebrates New Basketball Court, Pavilion At New Heights Community Resource Center.
Dubbed "New Hoops 4 New Heights," the project was designed to create a lasting space for youth and families to gather.
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Bath & Body Works Coming To Midtown Village This Fall
Bath & Body Works is set to open a new location at Midtown Village this fall
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Free YMCA Basketball League + Skyland Boulevard Resurfacing Project
Get all caught up with us to start this Friday morning!
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GUEST COLUMN | Mayor Walt Maddox: 'Door Dash Loophole' And Dark Walmarts (Part 1)
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox provides the latest installment in his ongoing series pushing for reforms to the state's internet sales tax.
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Sports Illustrated Resorts, Benjamin Barnes YMCA Partner For Free Youth Basketball League
The partnership will cover all league fees for 300 participants in the basketball program at the Benjamin Barnes Branch YMCA
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Skyland Boulevard Resurfacing Project To Begin Next Month
ALDOT announced Thursday that resurfacing work will begin on a 5.24-mile stretch of Skyland Boulevard in Tuscaloosa on Sept. 7.
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Tuscaloosa Council To Vote On 15-Year Partnership With Kentuck Festival
The 54th Kentuck Festival Of The Arts is set for Oct. 11-12.
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Keri Johnson Issues Statement Ahead Of Resignation As TCSS Superintendent
TCSS Superintendent Keri Johnson is stepping down to take on the same role with Pelham City Schools.
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Tuscaloosa City Offices To Close For Labor Day, Trash Collection Delayed
Tuscaloosa City Hall will close early at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, and 311 services will close at 5 p.m. ahead of Labor Day.
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Tuscaloosa VA To Receive Upgrades As Part Of $800M National Investment
Here's a quick look at the improvements slated for the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center.
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Investigators Identify Tuscaloosa County Jail Inmate Killed In Altercation
Investigators have identified an inmate at the Tuscaloosa County Jail who died from his injuries after an altercation last week.
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Crimson Tide Football Announces Changes To Future Schedules
The University of Alabama on Tuesday announced it will make changes to its non-conference football schedule beginning in 2026
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Foul Play Not Suspected In DCH Employee Death Investigation
Foul play is not believed to have played a role in the death of an employee in their work area Monday.
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Junior League Of Tuscaloosa Announces 2025-26 Leadership Team
The Junior League of Tuscaloosa on Tuesday announced its leadership team for 2025-26.
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