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Aliceville Man Gets 30 Years In Prison For Murdering Uncle
An Aliceville man who shot and killed his uncle in 2023 will serve 30 years in prison.
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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.
Emails news tips or feedback to ryan.phillips@patch.com or call 205-361-7714.
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Leaders Break Ground On Saban Center; Poarch Creek Indians Donate $5M
Local and state leaders gathered Wednesday morning at the Tuscaloosa River Market for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Saban Center.
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ALDOT: Brookwood Resurfacing Project Set To Begin Next Week
The project will include sidewalk installation and traffic signal upgrades, with work scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 11.
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Nate Oats Names Tide Legend Erwin Dudley Special Assistant To Head Coach
Nate Oats announced Tuesday that former Crimson Tide standout Erwin Dudley has been hired as special assistant to the head coach.
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West Alabama Businessmen Bringing New Look To Historic Concert Venue
Here's an up-close look at the transformation of a historic Tuscaloosa music venue.
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Four Tuscaloosa Leaders Tapped For 35th Class Of Leadership Alabama
Four Tuscaloosa business leaders have been named among the 35th class of Leadership Alabama
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Tide's Jam Miller Named To Doak Walker Award Watch List
Crimson Tide senior running back Jam Miller has been named to the 2025 Doak Walker Award Watch List.
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Five Below Announces Grand Opening Date For Northport Location
Five Below is gearing up to open its newest Tuscaloosa County location in Northport on Friday, Aug. 8.
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Betty Shirley Memorial Golf Tournament To Benefit CrossingPoints
CrossingPoints is an inclusive, on-campus program designed to prepare students for independent living and employment.
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Alabama Women's Basketball Announces Upcoming SEC Schedule
Led by head coach Kristy Curry, the Crimson Tide is coming off a 24-9 season that included a 10-6 conference mark.
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Slate Of Events Announced For River Run Park Grand Opening
The City of Northport is gearing up to celebrate the grand opening of River Run Park on Saturday, Aug. 16
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Ryan Williams Named To Walter Camp Award Watch List
Alabama sophomore wide receiver Ryan Williams on Monday was named to the 2025 Walter Camp Award Watch List by the Walter Camp Foundation.
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Little Lambs Consignment Sale Set For Later This Month
The Little Lambs Consignment Sale is set to return to First United Methodist Church of Tuscaloosa later this month.
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'A Night With The Cast Of Napoleon Dynamite' Coming To Bama Theatre
Fans of the cult classic "Napoleon Dynamite" will have a chance to relive the beloved comedy and hear behind-the-scenes stories.
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'National Night Out' Set For Aug. 12 In Government Plaza
Local law enforcement and emergency agencies are inviting the public to National Night Out 2025
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Adopt-A-School Partners Honored At 40th Anniversary Celebration
Business and education leaders gathered at the Bryant Conference Center to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Adopt-A-School program
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John Daniel Named UA System General Counsel & Senior Vice Chancellor
The University of Alabama System on Friday announced that John Daniel has been named general counsel and senior vice chancellor.
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Former Northport Mayor Hosting Competitive Canned Food Drive And Voter Engagement Initiative
Former Northport Mayor Bobby Herndon is inviting residents to take part in a weeklong civic competition Aug. 11–15.
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University Of Alabama To Award 1,240 Degrees At Summer Commencement
The University of Alabama is gearing up to celebrate its summer graduating class with a commencement ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 9 a.m.
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Saban Center Announces Partnership With Poarch Creek Indians
The Saban Center has announced a significant partnership with the Poarch Creek Indians to enhance and promote STEM and arts education.
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