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Body Of Missing Boater Recovered Friday On Black Warrior River
The Hale County Sheriff's Office confirms that the body of a Helena man who went missing Monday morning on the Black Warrior River
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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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Tuscaloosa Woman Charged With Aggravated Animal Cruelty After Dog Found Chained, Neglected
A woman has been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals after police discovered a severely malnourished pit bull chained in a back yard.
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Tuscaloosa City Schools Raises $114K For United Way Of West Alabama
TCS students and employees raised more than $114,000 for United Way of West Alabama during its 2024–25 campaign.
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Multiple Children Injured In Crash Involving Tuscaloosa City Schools Bus
TPD says seven children suffered minor injures when a school bus was involved in a crash with a pickup truck Friday morning.
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Tuscaloosa County School System Taps Daniel Bray As Next Superintendent
The Tuscaloosa County Board of Education announced Thursday that Daniel Bray has been hired as its next superintendent.
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Mother And Son Accused Of Stealing $680K From Walker County Water Authority
Two Walker County residents are accused of stealing more than $680,000 from the Providence Water Authority.
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Researchers Sync Denny Chimes With UA's Atomic Clock
UA announced this week that Denny Chimes has been synchronized with the institution’s in-house atomic clock timescale.
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CommUNITY Thanksgiving Dinner Set For Friday At McDonald Hughes Center
The free event is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.
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Alabama ONE Credit Union Announces Several Leadership Appointments
Alabama ONE Credit Union on Thursday announced a series of leadership appointments
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Dates Set For SantaCon 2025 In Downtown Tuscaloosa
SantaCon is returning to Tuscaloosa this December with two nights of holiday celebrations to support Turning Point of Tuscaloosa.
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Tuscaloosa County Enters Fight Against Proposed Changes To State's Internet Sales Tax
The Commission voted to enter a lawsuit as a defendant in its longstanding opposition to changes to the state's internet sales tax.
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Two Charged With Murder In 2024 Killing Of Tuscaloosa Man
Two men have been charged with murder in the 2024 killing of a Tuscaloosa man whose body was found inside an apartment last September.
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Tuscaloosa Reaches Agreement In Lawsuit Over Wastewater Treatment, Collection
The agreement resolves environmental litigation filed in 2023 regarding the city's wastewater treatment and collection systems.
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Shelton State Athletics Partners With NIL Company Influxer
SSCC announced it has partnered with NIL company Influxer to give its student-athletes the chance to capitalize on the burgeoning trend.
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County Opts To Not Renew Business License For Birmingham-Based Event Group
The Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to not renew the countywide business license for a Birmingham-based event group.
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Search Continues For Helena Man Reported Missing On Black Warrior River
ALEA says a search is underway for a Helena man who went missing Monday morning after a single-vessel incident on the Black Warrior River.
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Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association Kicks Off Annual Big Buck Photo Contest
ALBBAA is once again inviting hunters to show off their best harvests through its annual Big Buck Photo Contest.
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Trio Of Tide Legends To Be Inducted Into Alabama Sports Hall Of Fame
Here's a look at the upcoming class of the Alabama Sports of Hall Fame, which will include three former Crimson Tide standouts.
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Northport's Pink Friday To Promote Local Businesses This Week
A local shopping event aimed at boosting small businesses ahead of the Black Friday rush will return to Northport this week.
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GUEST COLUMN: Alabama’s Rural Health Crisis Demands Accountability
UA Distinguished Professor David L. Albright gives his thoughts on how the state must address problems with rural health care.
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