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JINKIES! Duncanville Burglary Suspect Clad In Scooby-Doo Costume
The Tuscaloosa Police Department is asking the public for help in solving a rather cartoonish mystery.
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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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West Alabama Quarterback To Serve As Counselor For 2025 Manning Passing Academy
Spencer Arceneaux has been named a college quarterback counselor for the prestigious 2025 Manning Passing Academy.
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Tide's Doris Lemngole Named South Region Women’s Track Athlete Of The Year
Alabama track and field standout Doris Lemngole has been named the South Region Women’s Track Athlete of the Year for the outdoor season
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City Of Tuscaloosa Expands Program Offering Free College Credits To TCS Students
Local high schoolers will now have improved access to free college coursework through a major expansion of the Elevate scholarship program.
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Shelton State Cosmetology To Host Back-To-School Cuts & Styles Event Next Month
SSCC Cosmetology is once again inviting the community to participate in its special Back-to-School Cuts & Styles event
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UA, DCH Health System Announce Partnership To Boost Nursing Workforce
A new partnership aims to expand educational access and workforce development opportunities for nurses and health care professionals.
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Shelton State Baseball's Pickens, Steele Snag All-American Honors
SSCC baseball standouts John Michael Pickens and Mason Steele have been named to the Junior College Baseball Blog All-American team.
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Registration Opens For Lemonade Day 2025 In Tuscaloosa
Young entrepreneurs across Tuscaloosa will soon have the chance to set up shop and learn about business with Lemonade Day.
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Bryant Bank Promotes Mike Mitchell To Chief Administrative Officer
Bryant Bank recently announced the promotion of Mike Mitchell to chief administrative officer.
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Event Schedule Revealed For Fourth Of July Celebration On The River
The City of Tuscaloosa on Monday announced it will host its annual Fourth of July Celebration on the River on Friday, July 4.
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Tuscaloosa Man Killed Saturday In Crash On Keenes Mill Road
A Tuscaloosa man was killed Saturday in a single-vehicle crash a few miles east of the city limits.
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Suspect Taken Into Custody In Mississippi After Fatal Shooting On Skyland Boulevard
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit provided an update Saturday morning following a shooting Friday afternoon that left one man dead.
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One Killed In Friday Shooting On East Skyland Boulevard
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) is investigating a Friday evening shooting that left one person dead.
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Stillman College Adds Bachelor Of Science In Sport Management
Stillman College this week announced it will offer a new Bachelor of Science in Sport Management beginning in fall 2025.
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Terry Saban, Northport Officials Dedicate New Playground In Civitan Park
Terry Saban and Northport city officials gathered Friday to cut the ribbon on a new Nick's Kids Foundation playground in Civitan Park.
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No Injuries In Wednesday Night Fire On Cotton Fields Circle
Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue (TFR) said there were no injuries in a house fire on Cotton Fields Circle Wednesday night.
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Livingston Woman Killed In Greene County Crash
ALEA says a Sumter County woman was killed in a crash Monday afternoon in Greene County.
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Officials Warn Of Two Rounds Of Potentially Severe Storms For West Alabama Thursday
Officials are cautioning the public about two rounds of potentially severe storms expected to impact West Alabama on Thursday.
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Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees Through Saturday
The Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter is waiving all adoption fees through Saturday, June 21, as the nonprofit works to help ease overcrowding
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Penn's Kumari Lewis To Lead Crimson Tide Rowing Team
The University of Pennsylvania's Kumari Lewis has been named the new head coach of the Crimson Tide rowing program.
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