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Tuscaloosa Police Identify 19-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck And Killed Saturday
A Tallapoosa County woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle on Jack Warner Parkway yesterday
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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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Jack Warner Parkway Closed After Pedestrian Struck
TPD says traffic is being rerouted after a pedestrian was struck near the intersection of Jack Warner Parkway and Queen City Avenue.
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Bibb County Teen Killed Saturday In Tuscaloosa County Crash
An 18-year-old from Centreville was killed early Saturday in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 82 in Tuscaloosa County.
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UA Warns Fans About Counterfeit Tickets Ahead Of LSU Game
The University of Alabama is reminding fans to be vigilant against counterfeit tickets.
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Defense Secures Stay In Darius Miles Capital Murder Case Pending Appeals Court Review
Here's the latest in the capital murder case against former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles.
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University Of Alabama Establishes School Of Leadership And Policy
The UA System Board of Trustees on Friday approved the establishment of the University of Alabama School of Leadership and Policy.
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West Alabama High School Football Playoff Scores: Friday, Nov. 7, 2025
Here's a look at the games we were watching across the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area.
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10th Annual Bama Against Bullying Fashion Show Set For Nov. 9
The 10th Annual Bama Against Bullying Fashion Show Fundraiser is set for Sunday, Nov. 9.
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Northport's 'Dickens Downtown' Set For Dec. 2
Northport will once again transform into a Victorian-era holiday village for its beloved "Dickens Downtown" event on Tuesday, Dec. 2
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Crimson Tide Football Legend Woodrow Lowe Dead At 71
Woodrow Lowe, a standout linebacker at the Alabama Crimson Tide and an 11-season veteran of the San Diego Chargers, died Thursday morning.
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City Unveils 'Marshall Four' Statues At Benjamin Barnes YMCA
The Marshall Four Statues honor football standouts Joe Hood, Larry Sanders, Robert VanHorn and Freddy Wilson.
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Aliceville Woman Killed In Pickens County Crash Tuesday
An Aliceville woman was killed Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Pickens County.
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Community Mourns Death Of Construction Executive Brion Hardin
Brion Leonard Hardin, a cornerstone of Tuscaloosa’s business community, died Sunday at the age of 66.
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Decades-Old Questions Remain In West Alabama 'Screwdriver Murders'
Tuscaloosa Patch takes a deep dive into the case of a West Alabama serial killer who left at least one victim unidentified to this day.
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Eutaw Woman Killed, Two Children Injured In Fiery Crash In Hale County
A Eutaw woman is dead and two children hospitalized following a fiery crash involving a garbage truck in Hale County last Friday morning.
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Tuscaloosa To Hold Annual Foreclosure, Surplus Property Sale Nov. 12
The City of Tuscaloosa will host its annual foreclosure and surplus property sale at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12,
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United Way Of West Alabama Announces $50K Grant To Fight Hunger Across Region
UWWA has launched a $50,000 Food Assistance Grant to help food pantries meet a surge in demand.
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Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. Suspended Indefinitely Following Weekend Arrest
Kalen DeBoer on Monday said he has indefinitely suspended sophomore defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. following his arrest.
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Tuscaloosa's One Place Gearing Up To Help Families This Holiday Season
The nonprofit’s efforts include Thanksgiving meals, Christmas gifts for children, and one of the area’s most beloved holiday attractions
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Edie Hand To Headline Women’s Leadership Alliance Celebration
The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama’s Women’s Leadership Alliance will host its Annual Celebration on Dec. 2 at Hotel Capstone
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