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Summer Fun Fest In Downtown Tuscaloosa This Saturday
Tuscaloosa residents will have the opportunity to enjoy the start of summer at the upcoming Summer Fun Fest, scheduled for Saturday
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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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Tuscaloosa Accepting Resumes For Industrial Development Authority
The City of Tuscaloosa on Tuesday announced it is accepting resumes for the Industrial Development Authority (IDA).
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Governor Sets Date For Special Election To Fill House District 63 Seat
Gov. Kay Ivey has officially set certain dates leading up to a special election to fill the now-vacant House District 63 seat.
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Ohio State's Peter Mohler Announced As 30th President Of The University Of Alabama
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees on Monday unanimously appointed Peter J. Mohler as the 30th president of UA.
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Alabama's Nate Oats Serving As Court Coach For USA U19 National Team
Alabama men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats will serve as a court coach for the 2025 USA Basketball Men’s U19 National Team training camp
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Karaoke Night At Hotel Indigo To Benefit Theatre Tuscaloosa
Theatre Tuscaloosa’s Board of Directors invites the public to sing for a cause during its first Community Karaoke Night later this month
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West Blocton Man Killed In Bibb County Motorcycle Crash
A West Blocton man is dead following a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on Alabama Highway 5 in Bibb County.
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PHOTOS: 'No Kings' Protest Held In Downtown Tuscaloosa
Here's a look at what we saw on the ground in Tuscaloosa during Saturday's "No Kings" protest
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Stillman’s Dunk Departs For Virginia Union After Historic Season
Alico Dunk has been named the new head coach at Virginia Union University after a successful run at Stillman College
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Tuscaloosa Man Charged After One Injured In Shooting At Northport Apartments
A Tuscaloosa man is in custody after a man was shot in the early morning hours Thursday at West Circle Apartments in Northport.
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Tuscaloosa City Councilor Norman Crow Announces Bid For House District 63 Seat
Tuscaloosa District 3 Councilor Norman Crow has announced he will run for the Alabama House of Representatives.
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Tuscaloosa Leaders Break Ground On New $1.1M Police Logistics Building
Construction on a new $1.1 million Police Logistics Building for the City of Tuscaloosa is expected to be completed this winter.
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Tuscaloosa Police Identify Pedestrian Killed By Semi-Truck Tuesday
The Tuscaloosa Police Department has identified a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a semi-truck Tuesday morning.
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Tide Football Game Times, Networks Announced For 2025 Season
SEC and ESPN have announced some kickoff times, television windows and networks for Alabama’s final nine regular-season football games.
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University Of Alabama Mourns Death Of Former Track Star Eliud Kipsang
Eliud Kipsang, a record-setting runner and former standout for the University of Alabama track and field team, died Tuesday evening.
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Holy Spirit Hires Former Bryant High Standout As Next Basketball Coach
Former Bryant High School standout Jared Sherfield has been hired as Holy Spirit's new men's varsity basketball coach.
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Coker 12-Year-Old Killed, Several Others Injured In Tuscaloosa County Crash
A 12-year-old from Coker is dead and several others injured following a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon.
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University Beach Improvement District Board Manager Has Long History Of Regulatory Violations
An official closely involved with the University Beach development in Northport has a documented history of serious regulatory violations.
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Indivisible Of West Alabama To Participate In 'No Kings' Anti-Trump Protest Saturday
Local activist group Indivisible of West Alabama plans to gather outside the Federal Building and Courthouse on Saturday, June 14
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Evanescence, Pitbull To Coming Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater This Summer
Two major acts are heading to the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater later this summer
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