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West Alabama Mourns Death Of Freshman Football Player
The University of West Alabama issued a statement Monday following the death of freshman football player Elisha “EJ” Jones III
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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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Reading Allies Seeks Volunteers For Fall Semester
The initiative pairs community volunteers one-on-one with readers to bring them up to grade level.
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UA's Lacquement To Discuss Walker Cemetery For Historic Tuscaloosa Lecture Series
Historic Tuscaloosa is gearing up for the next installment of its summer lecture series, set for Thursday, Aug. 28.
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GUEST COLUMN: Think About What You Don’t See When You Go To Vote This Tuesday
Northport resident Jack Roberts shares his thoughts on the eve of the Northport municipal election
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Tuscaloosa Woman Killed In Crash Near Coaling
A Tuscaloosa woman is dead following a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning on U.S. Highway 11 near Cedar Cove Loop Road.
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West Alabama High School Football Scores: Week 1
Follow along with us here for final scores from across the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area.
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Large Trash Fire Contained In Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue (TFR) responded to a large trash fire Friday afternoon that doesn't appear to have resulted in any injuries.
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Northport Officials Unveil Improvements To Civitan Building, Break Ground On Main Avenue Streetscape Project
Northport celebrated the reopening of the renovated Civitan Building and a groundbreaking for Main Avenue Streetscape Project.
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Inmate Charged After Deadly Altercation In Tuscaloosa County Jail
An inmate at the Tuscaloosa County Jail died early Friday after an altercation with another inmate.
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22nd Annual Canine Classic 5K To Benefit Humane Society Of West Alabama
The entry fee is priced at $25, and the first 150 registrants will receive a T-shirt and swag bag.
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SEC Football Expanding To Nine Conference Games In 2026
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) on Thursday announced it will expand its conference football schedule to nine games beginning in 2026.
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GUEST COLUMN: Unlocking Destination Sourcing For Rural Alabama (Part II)
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox gives the second part of his last column amid the city's push for changes to the state's internet sales tax.
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45 Professionals Selected For 2025-26 Class Of Leadership Tuscaloosa
Forty-five professionals from the Tuscaloosa area have been selected for the 2025-26 class of Leadership Tuscaloosa.
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Judges Announced For 54th Kentuck Festival Of The Arts
Kentuck Art Center on Thursday announced that Alison Amick and Timothy Weber will serve as judges for the 54th Kentuck Festival of the Arts
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Crimson Tide Football Names 2025 Team Captains
Here's a look at this year's team captains, who were voted on by the Crimson Tide teammates.
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Community Safety Discussion Forum Set For Sept. 8
Local law enforcement leaders and community members will come together for a public safety discussion forum on Monday, Sept. 8.
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UA Shows Off Recent Renovations To Historic McLure Library
The University of Alabama is touting recently completed renovations to McLure Library as the new school year kicks off at the Capstone.
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Pickens County Woman Killed In Crash Near Gordo
A Carrollton woman is dead after a single-vehicle crash a few miles west of Gordo in Pickens County on Wednesday.
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TPD Identifies Pedestrian Struck And Killed Monday Morning
Tuscaloosa Police have identified a woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle sometime Monday morning.
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Juvenile Charged With Assault After Shooting On 1st Street East
Investigators on Wednesday announced that a juvenile has been arrested in connection with a shooting on 1st Street East
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