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Popular Steakhouse Closing Meridian Location Ahead Of Move To Northport
A popular steakhouse with plans to open up shop in Northport announced on Thursday that it will soon close its location in Meridian.
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- 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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One Killed, Three Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Northport
One person is dead and three people were injured in a Wednesday afternoon crash on Highway 43 near the intersection with Highway 171.
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Teen Charged With Violating Glock Switch Act After Northport Shooting
A teenager is in custody for violation of the Glock Switch Act after one person was injured in a shooting in Northport earlier this month.
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Outgoing UA President Stuart Bell Gives Farewell Message As Tenure Comes To A Close
Outgoing University of Alabama President Stuart R. Bell issued a final farewell message on Wednesday as his tenure comes to a close.
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Public Input Meeting Set For Historic Stillman Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project
Tuscaloosa city officials will host a come-and-go public input meeting to discuss proposed upgrades to the Stillman Boulevard Bridge.
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University Beach Developer Announces Marriott Autograph Collection As Hotel Partner
Northport City Hall on Wednesday announced that the controversial University Beach resort development has selected its hotel partner
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Tuscaloosa To Participate In Alabama Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday
The City of Tuscaloosa announced Wednesday that it will participate in the Alabama Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday this weekend.
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Longtime GOP Sen. Gerald Allen Announces Reelection Bid
Alabama State Sen. Gerald Allen, a Republican from Tuscaloosa, on Wednesday officially announced his reelection bid.
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Northport's Lost Pizza Co. Hosting Kids Pizza Making Class
Northport's Lost Pizza Co. is gearing up to host its first Kids Pizza Making Class on Tuesday, July 22.
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John Hooks Stepping Down As University Of Alabama Police Chief
The University of Alabama Police Department has announced that Police Chief John Hooks will step down from his position.
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2025 Visit Tuscaloosa Junior Championship Kicks Off At Indian Hills Country Club
The event officially teed off Sunday with a competitive qualifier at The Dells Golf Club in Northport
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Greensboro Woman Killed In Monday Morning Crash In Hale County
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) says a Greensboro woman was killed in a crash early Monday morning in Hale County.
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City Of Tuscaloosa Providing Extra Dumpsters For Fall Semester Moving Season
The City of Tuscaloosa on Monday announced it has placed 10 additional roll-off dumpsters for student use during the moving season.
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Tuscaloosa Checkers Location Gets New Owner
Global Midsouth Corp. on Monday announced it is the new owner and operator of the Checkers location on 15th Street in Tuscaloosa.
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Alabama's Riley Quick Becomes Sixth First-Round Pick In Program History
Alabama right-hander Riley Quick was selected with the 36th overall pick by the Minnesota Twins in the first round of the MLB Draft
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GUEST COLUMN: Let’s Talk About What The Northport City Council Really Did
One reader says the Northport City Council hasn’t merely ignored the will of voters for the past four years. It’s far, far worse than that.
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Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue Responds To Large Fire At Recycling Plant
Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue is currently on the scene of a large fire at a Tuscaloosa recycling plant.
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River Run Park Grand Opening To Feature Drone And Fireworks Show
River Run Park will welcome guests for the first time with a grand opening celebration on Friday, Aug. 16
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Tuscaloosa Accepting Applications For Jemison Van de Graaff Board Of Directors
The City of Tuscaloosa this week announced it is accepting applications for the Jemison Van de Graaff Board of Directors.
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Kip Tyner's 37th Annual Talent Search To Benefit Eagles' Wings
Kip Tyner Productions and Visit Tuscaloosa are gearing up to present the 37th annual Talent Search
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