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Alabama Defensive Back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. Arrested Over The Weekend
University of Alabama sophomore defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. was arrested in Tuscaloosa Saturday on several charges.
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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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PHOTOS: DCH Health System NICU Celebrates Halloween
DCH Health System got into the holiday spirit with costumes for babies in its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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West Alabama High School Football Scoreboard: Friday, Oct. 31
Here's a look around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at games we were following on this unconventional Thursday night.
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Marion Man Killed In Greene County Crash Early Thursday Morning
A Marion man is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Greene County early Thursday morning.
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Tuscaloosa City Schools Prepping To Help Families Facing Food Insecurity
New Heights is doubling its usual order of non-perishable food items to ensure families continue to have access to essential resources.
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Tuscaloosa Cuts Ribbon On Northridge Pickleball Courts
City officials and community members gathered Thursday morning to celebrate the grand opening of the Northridge Pickleball Courts.
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Morgan Wallen To Play Concert At Bryant-Denny Stadium Next Spring
The concert is scheduled for April 18, 2026, and will feature Wallen performing along with "friends to be named at a later date."
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YMCA Men's Club's Annual Christmas Tree Sale To Kick Off Nov. 14
A local holiday tradition returns next month when the Y’s Men’s Club launches its annual Christmas Tree Sale on Friday, Nov. 14.
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DCH To Host 'Trunk Or Treat' In Northport And Tuscaloosa Thursday Evening
DCH Health System is inviting families to celebrate Halloween early with its annual Trunk or Treat event on Thursday, Oct. 30
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Five Finalists Revealed For Tuscaloosa County School System Superintendent
Here's a quick look at the five finalists vying to become the next superintendent of the Tuscaloosa County School System.
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Theatre Tuscaloosa Nets $23,000 In Grants To Fund Upcoming Season
Theatre Tuscaloosa has received two grants totaling $23,000 to support its 2025–26 season, "Finding Home."
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Nearly 200 Layoffs Announced At Averitt Express In Vance
Nearly 200 employees at Averitt Express in Vance will lose their jobs at the end of the year
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NuBeginnings Church Becomes New Adopt-A-School Partner For University Place Elementary
NuBeginnings Church (NBC) has partnered with University Place Elementary School (UPES) through the Adopt-A-School Program.
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A Look At Tuscaloosa County Food Pantries As SNAP Benefit Suspension Approaches
Food pantries in the Tuscaloosa area are preparing for increased demand and urging residents to take note of available resources.
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Ongoing Government Shutdown Prompts Temporary Suspension Of SNAP Benefits In Alabama
SNAP benefits in Alabama and across the country will be temporarily suspended due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
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Tuscaloosa Leaders Celebrate Opening Of New PAL Gym And Basketball Courts
City leaders gathered Friday afternoon to celebrate the grand opening of the new Police Athletic League (PAL) gym and basketball courts.
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Get To Know UA's 2025 Homecoming Queen Candidates
The University of Alabama recently announced five candidates for 2025 Homecoming queen.
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Northport Man Dies From Injuries After Crash In Tuscaloosa County
A Northport man died over the weekend from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash in Tuscaloosa County Friday.
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West Alabama High School Football Scoreboard: Friday, Oct. 24
Here's a look around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at games we were following on Friday night.
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City Of Tuscaloosa To Unveil 'Marshall Four' Statues Next Month
The unveiling ceremony for the “Marshall Four” statues will take place Wednesday, Nov. 5,
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