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LIVE UPDATES: Severe Weather Moves Across Tuscaloosa County, West Alabama
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to impact Tuscaloosa County through midnight Tuesday
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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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UA To Establish First-In-State School Of Data Science Focused On AI
The University of Alabama on Tuesday announced plans to establish a new School of Data Science
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Shooting At Tuscaloosa Apartments + Readers Share Memories From April 27, 2011
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One Injured, Suspect In Custody After Shooting At Tuscaloosa Apartment Complex
Tuscaloosa police are investigating a shooting Monday evening that left one person injured.
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Tuscaloosa Patch Readers Share Memories On 15th Anniversary Of April 27, 2011 Tornado Outbreak
The memories of that day remain as vivid as ever for those who lived through it.
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GoFundMe For Tuscaloosa Teen + Anniversary Of Deadly Tornado Outbreak
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City Of Tuscaloosa Names Michael Baygents As New Police Chief
The City of Tuscaloosa has officially named a new police chief
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GoFundMe Launched For Tuscaloosa County Teen Battling Cancer After Plea To President Trump Goes Viral
An online fundraising effort has already raised over a quarter of million dollars to help cover mounting medical costs for a Tuscaloosa teen
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Tuscaloosa School To Honor Beloved Educator + Future Plans For The Bama Theatre
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Former Tide QB Ty Simpson Drafted 13th Overall By LA Rams
Former Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson is headed to the West Coast to embark on his professional career
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Woodland Forrest Elementary To Rename Library For Beloved Educator, Trailblazing School Board Member
Woodland Forrest Elementary School is gearing up to honor longtime educator and community leader Shelley Edwards Jones
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Tuscaloosa Mayor’s Cup To Benefit City's Pre-K Initiative This Weekend
The City of Tuscaloosa and Mayor Walt Maddox will host the 2026 Tuscaloosa Mayor’s Cup this Saturday
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Tuscaloosa’s One Place Hosting Free Parenting Event With Supplies, Resources
Tuscaloosa’s One Place announced Thursday it will host a free event this weekend
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BACKSTAGE AT THE BAMA: County Leaders Share Plans For Future Of Historic Venue
Here's what Tuscaloosa County leaders are envisioning for the Bama Theatre after recently purchasing the historic downtown venue.
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Tide Coaches Get Contract Extensions + Drug Take Back Day At Tuscaloosa VA
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Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center Hosting National Drug Take Back Day This Saturday
The Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center is encouraging locals to clean out their medicine cabinets this weekend for Drug Take Back Day.
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UA System Board Approves Contract Extensions For Kalen DeBoer, Nate Oats
The UA System Board of Trustees has approved contract extensions for Alabama's football and men's basketball head coaches.
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TCSS Director Of Public Relations Terri Brewer Named Alabama School Communicator Of The Year
TCSS Director of Public Relations Terri Brewer has been named the 2026 Alabama School Communicator of the Year
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New Tuscaloosa City Councilor Sworn In + Former Hillcrest Standout Honored
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Tuscaloosa To Mark 75th National Day Of Prayer With May 7 Event
The hourlong program will include prayer, music and fellowship.
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