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Star Witnesses Testify In Second Day Of Michael Davis Murder Trial
Here's our extensive look at the second day of the capital murder trial for Michael Lynn Davis.
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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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First Witness Takes The Stand In Michael Davis Capital Murder Trial
The high-profile capital murder trial began Tuesday for the first of two suspects in the killing of a 23-year-old Birmingham mother
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Jury Selection Begins For Suspect In Jamea Harris Murder Case
Here's an in-depth look at the jury selection process in capital murder case against one of two men charged in the death of Jamea Harris
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COLUMN: 'The Second Coming Of President Donald Trump'
Tuscaloosa Patch founder and editor Ryan Phillips shares his perspective after UA hosted President Trump as its commencement speaker
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Trump Becomes First President To Deliver Commencement Speech At UA
Here's our in-depth coverage from President Donald Trump's commencement speech at the University of Alabama Thursday night.
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Clary, Weeks Awarded 2025 Elois Zeanah Endowed Scholarship
University of Alabama students Hannah Weeks and Matthew Clary are the 2025 winners of the Elois Zeanah Endowed Scholarship.
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Tuscaloosa Police Working To Identify Attempted Burglary Suspect
The Tuscaloosa Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a suspect in an attempted burglary early Sunday morning.
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Defense Puts Focus On Boyfriend Of Jamea Harris Ahead Of Trial
New details surfaced in a hearing Thursday for a Maryland man accused of capital murder in the shooting death of a Birmingham mother.
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MBUSI To Manufacture New 'Core Segment' Vehicle Beginning In 2027
MBUSI on Thursday announced it will manufacture a new core segment vehicle at its Vance plant beginning in 2027.
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Leaders Break Ground On New Charter School At Stillman College
Stillman College and other local officials on Tuesday broke ground on I Dream Big Charter School.
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Suspect Charged With Murder After Fatal Shooting On Reece Boulevard
A Tuscaloosa man has been charged with murder after a 19-year-old was died from gunshot wounds from a shooting Monday night.
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Tuscaloosa's Huffman To Lead Alabama Healthcare High School Foundation
Tuscaloosa resident J. Scott Huffman was announced Tuesday as the inaugural president and CEO of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences
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The Beach Boys And The O’Jays Coming To Tuscaloosa This Fall
The Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater on Tuesday announced that The Beach Boys will headline an all-star concert in Tuscaloosa this fall.
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Tuscaloosa To Host Alabama NAACP's 73rd Annual State Convention
Tuscaloosa has been chosen as the host city for The Alabama State Conference of the NAACP's 73rd Annual State Convention.
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Teen Dies After Monday Night Shooting On Reece Boulevard
A Tuscaloosa man has died after being hospitalized in critical condition with gunshot wounds late Monday night.
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Beto O'Rourke, Doug Jones To Headline 'Tide Against Trump Rally'
The rally will feature former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, former Democratic congressman and presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke.
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One Critical After Monday Night Shooting On Reece Boulevard
Investigators say one person was critically injured in a Monday night shooting in Tuscaloosa.
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Suspect In Custody After Pursuit Ends In Crash Off Of Highway 69 S
A suspect is in custody after a high-speed chase ended off of Highway 69 South just before 7 p.m.
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Tuscaloosa Woman Dies, Two Hospitalized After Crash Near Uniontown
A Tuscaloosa woman is dead and another person hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash last week near Uniontown in Marengo County.
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Investigators Give Updates On Fatal Shooting At The Links
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit on Monday said self-defense was possibly the motive in a fatal shooting at a Tuscaloosa apartment complex
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