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Tuscaloosa Man Charged With Multiple Sex Crimes Involving Minors
A Tuscaloosa man with a prior record of alleged sexual offenses involving minors is in custody on a slew of new charges
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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 In Need Of Poll Workers For Municipal Election
The City of Tuscaloosa says it is in need of poll workers for the municipal election on March 4.
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Missing Hamilton Woman Last Seen On Jan. 9
HPD says Chastity Ann Terry, 39, could be in the areas of Hamilton, Jasper, Bear Creek or along the Interstate 22 corridor.
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Eutaw Man Killed In Greene County Crash Early Sunday Morning
A Eutaw man was killed early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Greene County.
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TCS Board Of Education Chair Eric Wilson To Seek Third Term
Tuscaloosa City Board of Education Chair Eric Wilson on Friday announced he will seek re-election.
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PHOTOS: A Snow Day In Tuscaloosa County
The snow is on the ground across Tuscaloosa County so send us your pictures and we'll include them in our slideshow.
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Winter Storm Closes State Offices And Courts In Tuscaloosa County
This comes after Governor Kay Ivey's emergency order closing all state agencies in Tuscaloosa County ahead of the approaching winter storm.
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Winter Weather Closures In Tuscaloosa: Live Updates
Follow us here for live updates as the winter storm situation develops.
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Tuscaloosa Farmers Market To Close Saturday Due To Winter Weather
The Tuscaloosa Farmers Market will be closed on Saturday out of an abundance of caution with the approaching winter storm.
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COLUMN: 'You Are Not Alone' In Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa Patch founder Ryan Phillips shares his thoughts after a TikTok video gave him perspective during a stressful time of year.
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Performer Application Window For Live At The Plaza To Close Friday
The City of Tuscaloosa says the window to apply to be musical performers for Live at the Plaza will close at midnight on Friday.
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Qualifying To Open Next Week For Tuscaloosa Municipal Election
Qualifying is set to begin next week for the City of Tuscaloosa's municipal election on March 4.
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Suspect In Custody After Tuscaloosa Pursuit Ends In Crash
A suspect is in custody after prompting a pursuit in a stolen vehicle in Tuscaloosa Tuesday.
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Stillman Forward, York Native Earns HBCUAC Honors
Stillman College forward Calvin Finch, Jr. on Tuesday was named the HBCU Newcomer of the Week
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Druid City Arts Fest Applications For Artists, Performers Due Friday
The city is reminding the community that applications for artist booths and live performers for the 2025 Druid City Arts Festival.
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Tuscaloosa Public Library To Host Repair Cafe
The Tuscaloosa Public Library on Monday announced it will host its first-ever Repair Cafe event on Saturday, Jan. 25.
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Alabama Gymnastics To Open Season Friday Against UNC
The Alabama gymnastics team is gearing up to kick off its 2025 season this Friday in Coleman Coliseum against North Carolina.
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Stillman Names Finch As Interim Sports information Director
Stillman College Athletics on Monday announced it has appointed Nicholas J. Finch as its interim director of sports information.
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Crimson Tide Makes Easy Work Of Oklahoma In SEC Opener
The Crimson Tide men's basketball team (12-2, 1-0 SEC) made a statement to open Southeastern Conference play with a win over Oklahoma.
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Preliminary Hearing Set For Mother Of Kahleb Collins
A preliminary hearing has been set for later this month for the mother of 1-year-old Kahleb Collins, who has been missing since September.
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