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Ryan Williams Named Biletnikoff Award Semifinalist
Williams is one of 11 semifinalists for the prestigious honor, with the three finalists set to be revealed on Nov. 26.

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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Williams is one of 11 semifinalists for the prestigious honor, with the three finalists set to be revealed on Nov. 26.

ALDOT on Monday announced plans to replace overhead signs on US Highway 82 near 13th Street in Tuscaloosa.
The Tuscaloosa Education Foundation on Monday kicked off its annual giving campaign and is asking for donations.
The University of Alabama announced on Monday that senior Kate Herndon has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship.
Kickoff time and broadcast information were announced Monday for the 2024 Iron Bowl.
City of Tuscaloosa District 3 Councilor Norman Crow has announced plans to run for re-election in the upcoming municipal election in March
The City of Tuscaloosa on Monday announced it has received a reaffirmation of its AAA credit rating by Fitch Ratings.
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox on Friday announced the appointment of Captain Hollis Baughn to serve as acting fire chief, effective Nov. 23.
DCH has retained a "B" grade for patient safety and quality in the Leapfrog Group's Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade Report.
The parade is set to begin at 6:30 p.m., following the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse at 5:30 p.m.
Tuscaloosa Patch takes an in-depth look back at the lives of the four Druid High standouts killed in a tragic 1970 plane crash
Investigators with the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit are asking for witnesses to come forward after a fatal shooting in the West End.
Tuscaloosa County High School first-year head football coach Miles Holcomb has resigned.
A bill has been filed that could stop political parties from blocking candidates from appearing on primary ballots for certain donations
Investigators are on the scene of a multiple shooting in Tuscaloosa that occurred Wednesday afternoon.
Community activist Que Chandler on Wednesday announced her intention to run for the District 1 seat on the Tuscaloosa City Council.
Tuscaloosa County High softball standout Holly Beth Brooks will continue her softball career at the University of Alabama.
The Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday announced it will host its inaugural candlelit concert on Monday, Nov. 18.
A Tuscaloosa man is dead following a single-vehicle crash Monday night in neighboring Greene County.
Tuscaloosa Patch takes an in-depth look at the pros and cons of school choice initiatives such as charter schools and tuition vouchers.