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Northside High Product Makes History At College World Series
Northport native and former Northside High School softball standout Kinley Pate made history Thursday in the opening road of the WCWS.
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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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Chiefs Defensive Lineman Turns Himself In On Animal Cruelty Charges
Buggs turned himself in at the Tuscaloosa County Jail Thursday morning on two misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty.
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Buggs Accused Of Pushing Police Chief, Other Pending Charges
The former Alabama football player has numerous pending charges in Tuscaloosa Municipal Court.
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UA National Alumni Association Receives Largest Single Gift Ever
The NAA on Wednesday announced it has received an $8 million gift from the estate of Massachusetts attorney Bill Decas.
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Former Tide Star Isaiah Buggs Accused Of Animal Cruelty In Tuscaloosa
Buggs has been accused of animal cruelty in Tuscaloosa, per documents filed in Tuscaloosa County District Court on Wednesday.
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Tuscaloosa To Host Governor's Conference On Tourism This Summer
Tuscaloosa will be the host site for the 2024 Alabama Governor's Conference on Tourism this summer.
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No Injuries In Tuesday Morning Shooting At Forrester Gardens
Police investigating a Tuesday morning shooting at Forrester Gardens Apartments that fortunately did not result in any injuries.
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Shelton State's Morrison Breaks School's Career Home Run Record
Morrison, a native of Wetumpka, also finished the campaign with a .450 average, which is the highest in Shelton State baseball history.
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WHAT'S DONE IN THE DARK | Part II: Secrets & Suspects
Here's the second installment in our four-part series looking back on the murder of Catholic priest Francis Craven in 1989.
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Woman Files Harassment, Discrimination Lawsuit Against City
A Tuscaloosa Police dispatcher has filed a civil lawsuit in federal court against the City of Tuscaloosa that alleges discrimination.
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FOCUS 50+ To Open New Activity Center At Northport Community Center
FOCUS 50+ on Thursday announced it will officially open its fifth Senior Activity Center on Monday, June 10 at the Northport Community Cente
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Saban Center Announces Partnership With NOAA's National Water Center
The Saban Center on Thursday announced yet another major partnership, this time with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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TCS Reports 15% Increase In Reading Proficiency For Third Graders
Tuscaloosa City Schools (TCS) on Wednesday announced a 15% increase in third graders reading on grade level across the school system.
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7 Brew 'Drops' Newest Drive-Thru Coffee Stand On 15th Street
A new coffee stand in Tuscaloosa is set to open this summer and bring 35 new jobs to the area.
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No Injuries In 3rd Shooting In Last 2 Weeks At Tuscaloosa Apartments
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a third shooting in a little more than a week at Brookhaven Apartments.
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Northport Fourth Grader Dies After Swimming Accident
A Northport fourth grader has died following a swimming accident last week at a private residence in northern Tuscaloosa County.
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Tuscaloosa, Nucor To Host Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day
The City of Tuscaloosa on Tuesday announced it will once again host its Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day on Saturday, June 1.
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Community Foundation Of West Alabama Gives $50K In Scholarships
The Community Foundation of West Alabama (CFWA) on Tuesday announced that 14 local students have received a total of $50,000 in scholarships
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West AL Human Trafficking Task Force Arrests 37 In Separate Probes
The West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force on Tuesday announced several arrests as part of two separate investigations.
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University Club Reopens After $17M Renovation
Here's a look at the new and improved University Club following expansive renovations.
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