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Bean-Brown Theatre Grand Reopening Set For July
Theatre Tuscaloosa on Friday announced it will host a black-tie event for the Bean-Brown Theatre grand reopening on July 18.
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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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Tuscaloosa Man Charged With Possession Of Child Pornography
A Tuscaloosa man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of possessing child pornography.
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Shelton State Wins Walk-Off Thriller To Open District Championship
The Buccaneers (47-11) now lead the best-of-three series and need just one more win to punch their ticket to the NJCAA World Series.
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Tuscaloosa Man Found Guilty Of Manslaughter In 2019 Shooting
A Tuscaloosa County jury found a man guilty of provocation manslaughter in the 2019 shooting death of his cousin in Monnish Park.
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UA Early College Drastically Reduces Tuition
UA Early College announced it has significantly reduced tuition costs for high school students enrolling in its dual enrollment program.
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Prominent Lawmakers To Speak At Chamber in Session: State Of The State
A pair of prominent Republican Alabama lawmakers will headline the 2025 Chamber in Session: State of the State on Wednesday, June 4.
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Tuscaloosa City Schools To Implement New Graduation Requirements
TCS says high school seniors will be required to meet new state and district graduation requirement, starting with the 2025–26 school year.
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Trump Nominates TCHS Grad For Key Post With Army Corps Of Engineers
Adam Telle has been nominated by President Donald Trump for the top civilian post overseeing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Medal Of Honor Recipient To Speak At Tuscaloosa River Market
The Britto Foundation is gearing up to host a true war hero as part of an appreciation luncheon for local law enforcement on Wednesday.
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Shelton State Baseball Wins ACCC Title; Will Host NJCAA Regional
Shelton State (46-11) and longtime head coach Bobby Sprowl won their eighth overall ACCC Championship on Monday.
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Crimson Tide Rowing Coach Glenn Putyrae Steps Down After Seven Seasons
University of Alabama rowing head coach Glenn Putyrae on Monday announced he will step down following his seventh season.
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Tuscaloosa Woman Sues Chicago Trucking Firm After Thomasville Crash
A Tuscaloosa woman is suing a Chicago-based trucking firm after a fatal crash in Thomasville earlier this month.
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Alabama Softball To Host NCAA Regional For 20th Straight Year
Alabama softball is headed back to the NCAA Tournament for the 26th consecutive season and will host a regional for the 20th straight year.
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SSCC's Pickens Earns Inaugural ACCC Relief Pitcher Of The Year Award
Sophomore left-hand pitcher John Michael Pickens was recently named the 2025 Alabama Community College Conference Relief Pitcher of the Year
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Juror Details Deliberations In Michael Lynn Davis Murder Trial
Here's what one juror had to say after Michael Lynn Davis was found guilty Friday of capital murder in the shooting death of Jamea Harris
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Mark Delk Appointed As New Tuscaloosa Fire Chief
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox on Friday announced that Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue Captain Mark Delk has been appointed its new chief.
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Jury Finds Michael Davis Guilty Of Capital Murder In 2023 Shooting
A Tuscaloosa County jury on Friday took roughly an hour to find Michael Lynn Davis guilty of capital murder in the death of Jamea Harris
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Davis Testifies Ahead Of Closing Arguments In Capital Murder Trial
Capital murder suspect Michael Davis took the stand Friday as the evidentiary phase of his trial came to a close.
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Jurors See Illuminating Evidence In Michael Davis Murder Trial
Here's the latest from the courtroom as the capital murder case moves forward for Michael Lynn Davis.
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Brandon Miller Testifies In Capital Murder Trial Of Michael Davis
The most high-profile witness yet took the stand in the third day of testimony in the capital murder trial of Michael Lynn Davis.
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