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New Details Emerge After Tuscaloosa Pastor Charged With Solicitation
Here's what we know about the case of a Tuscaloosa pastor who was arrested this week for electronic solicitation of a child.
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Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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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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TCS Children's Center To Transition Out Of Brewer Porch Building
TCS says that beginning in the 2025-26 school year, the TCS Children’s Center will relocate to the STARS Academy building.
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DA's Office Investigating Case Of Missing 1-Year-Old In Fayette County
The 24th Judicial Circuit's District Attorney's Office says it is aiding in the investigation involving a missing 1-year-old boy.
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Former Tide Golfer Nick Dunlap Wins PGA Rookie Of The Year
The PGA TOUR announced Thursday that former University of Alabama golfer Nick Dunlap has been named the 2024 Rookie of the Year Award.
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Byrne Urges 'Bama Nation To Fight Back' Amid NIL Whirlwind
Here's what UA Director of Athletics Greg Byrne had to say as the Name, Image & Likeness whirlwind ramps up in college athletics.
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Minor In Custody After Tuscaloosa Teen Killed In Shooting
A suspect is in custody for the shooting death of a Tuscaloosa teen on Monday on East 35th Avenue.
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Suspect Named After Fatal Shooting At Tuscaloosa Apartments
The victim has been identified and a suspect is being sought following a deadly shooting at a Tuscaloosa apartment complex last week.
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Suspect Gets 40 Years For 2021 Police Shooting At The Links
Devonte Lavon Farmer, who was 20 at the time of the shooting, was sentenced Wednesday by Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court Judge Allen May.
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Tuscaloosa Pastor Charged With Solicitation Of A Child
A Tuscaloosa man has been charged with electronic solicitation of a child and traveling to meet a minor for a sex act.
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Search Continues For Missing Child After Fatal Crash In Fayette County
The search continues for a missing 1-year-old boy after a fatal crash in Fayette County last week claimed the lives of two people.
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Stillman Receives $1M Google Grant For Cybersecurity Scholarships
Stillman College on Tuesday announced a $1 million contribution from Google to honor the memory of Kevin Lamar Harris.
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2025 SEC Gymnastics Championships To Be Hosted In Birmingham
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) on Tuesday announced it will host the 2025 SEC Gymnastics Championship at Legacy Arena in Birmingham.
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Homicide Investigation Underway After Body Found
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is on the scene of a potential homicide investigation after a body was found on Monday.
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Dr. John Miller Named DCH's Interim Chief Medical Officer
DCH Health System on Monday announced that Dr. John Miller has been appointed as DCH's interim chief medical officer.
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City Of Tuscaloosa Announces Holiday Schedule, Tree Recycling
The holiday season is in full swing, with the City of Tuscaloosa announcing its schedules for Christmas and New Year's Day.
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Northport Considering Joining Push For State To Buy Toll Bridge
The Northport City Council will consider sending a resolution to Gov. Kay Ivey encouraging the state to purchase the toll bridge.
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Chamber Of Commerce Of West Alabama Announces Board Of Directors
The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama on Friday announced the latest changes to its Board of Directors.
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Appeals Court Affirms Conviction, Sentence Of Tuscaloosa Woman
The Court of Criminal Appeals has affirmed the conviction and sentence of a woman convicted for a string of business robberies in 2019.
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Allen Sponsors Resolution To Honor City Cafe Owner Joe Barger
A West Alabama lawmaker has sponsored a Senate resolution to honor the memory of the late Joe Barger
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Dates Announced For 54th Annual Kentuck Festival Of The Arts
Kentuck Art Center on Thursday announced the dates for the 54th annual Kentuck Festival of the Arts.
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