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Northport Council Adopts New City Seal
The Northport City Council on Monday approved the adoption of a new city seal.
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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.
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Tide Hoops To Unveil 2024 Final Four Banner Friday
The UA men’s basketball team on Friday will unveil its 2024 NCAA Final Four banner during a special event starting at 8:30 p.m.
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Missing Man Identified After Body Found Behind Northport Outlet
Police have identified a deceased man found in a wooded area behind businesses near the intersection of McFarland Boulevard in August.
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Tide's Malachi Moore Apologizes For Outbursts At End Of Vandy Loss
Malachi Moore issued a public apology on social media Monday following multiple outbursts on the field during the Crimson Tide's 40-35 loss
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Tide Volleyball Grabs Season's First SEC Win
The University of Alabama volleyball team rallied from a 2-1 match deficit to secure a thrilling five-set victory over Georgia on Sunday
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University Of Alabama's 'Free App Week' Kicks Off Monday
The University of Alabama on Monday kicked off its annual Free App Week, which will run from Oct. 7-11.
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Cottondale Teen Dies After Sunday Morning Crash In Tuscaloosa County
A 17-year-old from Cottondale has died following a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning in Tuscaloosa County.
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Vanderbilt Stuns No. 1 Alabama For First Loss Of Kalen DeBoer Era
The loss marks the first time Alabama has fallen to the Commodores since 1984 and is the first setback of the Kalen DeBoer Era.
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West Alabama High School Football Scores: Oct. 4, 2024
Here's a look around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at the games we're following this Friday night.
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Stillman College To Host National Night Out On Oct. 8
Stillman College this week announced it will participate in the national community-building campaign National Night Out on Tuesday
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Burrell Odom Park Renovation To Be Completed By Spring 2025
Work on the neighborhood park will include new lighting and security features, a walking track, two playgrounds and a basketball court.
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Tuscaloosa Councilor To Host Meeting On Sports Illustrated Resort
Norman Crow's community meeting will be on Oct. 8 from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Jasmine Room at Indian Hills Country Club.
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Alabama Fire College Announces $14M Expansion
The Alabama Fire College on Friday announced a $14 million expansion to address the state’s increasing shortage of EMTs.
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31st Annual Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive Kicks Off
UA on Thursday announced it will kick off the 31st annual Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive on Oct. 4.
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Junior League Of Tuscaloosa Collecting Feminine Hygiene Products
The Junior League of Tuscaloosa is seeking community support for its month-long initiative, Period Pantry, which runs through Oct. 19.
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Nominations Open For 2025 Druid Arts Awards
The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa will celebrate local talent at the 25th Druid Arts Awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
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Tuscaloosa's 'Tech Or Treat' Set For Oct. 24 At The Gateway
The City of Tuscaloosa will host its annual Tech or Treat event on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Gateway.
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TCSS Implements Heightened Security Following Nationwide Threats
TCSS announced heightened safety precautions at schools Thursday following a nationwide alert regarding a potential threat to schools.
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County Commission Requests Hold On Permits For University Beach
The Tuscaloosa County Commission on Wednesday unanimously voted to send a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requesting the hold.
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Habitat For Humanity To Honor Ms. Terry, Coach Saban
Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa on Wednesday will launch its annual Women Build initiative and honor Terry Saban
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