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Tide's Bobby Alcock Earns SEC Co-Pitcher Of The Week
Alabama baseball right-hander Bobby Alcock on Monday was named the Southeastern Conference Co-Pitcher of the Week.
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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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17th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser Set For March 26
The event will be held Wednesday, March 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.
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Tuscaloosa Man Dies After Motorcycle Wreck In Northport
The Northport Police Department says a Tuscaloosa man was killed Friday in a motorcycle accident on McFarland Boulevard.
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Alabama Baseball Snags Sweep Of Texas A&M To Open SEC Play
No. 17 Alabama baseball won another thriller over No. 19 Texas A&M 2-0 Sunday to clinch the series sweep to open SEC play.
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LIVE UPDATES: Dangerous Severe Weather Potential For West Alabama
Follow us here through the afternoon and evening Saturday as we follow a line of severe storms that could be dangerous and destructive
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City Of Tuscaloosa Opening Storm Shelters At Noon
The City of Tuscaloosa announced it will open several storm shelters as a dangerous potential for severe weather moves into the area
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Tide Wins Showdown Of Aces To Open SEC Play Over Texas A&M
No. 17 Alabama baseball (18-1, 1-0 SEC) opened Southeastern Conference play Friday with a thrilling 6-4 win over No. 19 Texas A&M.
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Teen Arrested For Bobby Miller Activity Center Shooting
A teenager has been arrested after one person was injured in a shooting earlier this week at the Bobby Miller Activity Center.
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Governor Issues State Of Emergency As Severe Weather Threat Looms
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Friday issued a state of emergency as a line of severe weather is expected to move through the state.
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Shelton State's Sprowl, Thompson Earn Inaugural NJCAA Legacy Awards
Two Shelton State coaches have been named as a part of the inaugural class for the Coaches Legacy Awards.
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Alabama Softball Reschedules Saturday Matchup With MSU
Alabama and Mississippi State's weekend softball series on Saturday will now begin with a doubleheader on Friday, March 14.
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Shelton State To Add Women's Flag Football In Fall 2025
Shelton State Community College (SSCC) on Thursday announced plans to expand its athletic programs to include women’s flag football
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Bo Scarbrough, Damion Square Join UWA Football Staff
University of West Alabama head coach Scott Cochran on Thursday announced the hiring of a pair of former Alabama football standouts.
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PARA Speaks Out After Shooting At Bobby Miller Activity Center
PARA spoke out Wednesday morning following a shooting that seriously injured one person at the Bobby Miller Center Tuesday afternoon.
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Absentee Ballot Applications Available For District 1 Council Runoff
The City of Tuscaloosa says that absentee ballot applications are now available for the District 1 City Council runoff.
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Former Alabama Tight End O.J. Howard Joins UWA Football Staff
Former Alabama and NFL tight end O.J. Howard has joined the UWA coaching staff as its director of player development.
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ALDOT To Host Public Meeting For Cottondale Road Project
ALDOT on Wednesday announced it will host a come-and-go style public meeting to discuss a potential project along State Route 215.
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COLUMN: 5 Things We're Excited About As Tide Baseball Enters SEC Play
Tuscaloosa Patch founder Ryan Phillips shares what he is most excited about as the Crimson Tide baseball team gears up for SEC play.
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Late Homers Give Tide 6-3 Midweek Win Over UAB
The victory improved the Crimson Tide’s record to 17-1 on the season as Alabama gears up to begin Southeastern Conference play on Friday.
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One Injured In Afternoon Shooting At Bobby Miller Center
One person is being treated for injuries after a shooting Tuesday afternoon at the Bobby Miller Center in Tuscaloosa County.
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