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Alabama Makes Easy Work Of East Carolina To Win Season Opener
The Crimson Tide put up big numbers against the visiting Pirates to open the 2026 season.
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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.
Emails news tips or feedback to ryan.phillips@patch.com or call 205-361-7714.
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High School Football Scores | Tide Game Day | Officer-Involved Shooting: Weekend Roundup
Every Saturday we will bring you a roundup of the biggest stories we covered over the last week
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West Alabama High School Football Scoreboard: Sept. 4, 2026
Here's a look at the games we were following Friday night.
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Former Tide Basketball Player Darius Miles Faces New Charges While Awaiting Capital Murder Trial
Former University of Alabama basketball player and capital murder suspect Darius Miles is facing two new criminal charges
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Federal Judge In Alabama Assigned High-Profile SEC Lawsuit Against LSU, Lane Kiffin
A federal judge in Alabama has been assigned a high-profile legal battle between the Southeastern Conference and LSU
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Kai Spears Asks Federal Judge To Increase Payout In New York Times Case
Former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears is asking a federal judge to increase the damages awarded in his lawsuit against the NYT.
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TCHS Grad Named Secretary Of Army + High School & Bama Football Previews
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Headed To Bryant-Denny For Alabama's Opener? Here's What Fans Need To Know
Here's everything you need to know before the Crimson Tide's season-opener Saturday against East Carolina.
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West Alabama High School Football Preview: Sept. 4, 2026
Here's a look at the games we'll be following Friday night across the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area.
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Northport Native, TCHS Grad Adam Telle Named Acting Secretary Of The Army
A Northport native and Tuscaloosa County High School graduate has been named the acting secretary of the U.S. Army.
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Reading Allies Seeks Volunteers For Fall Semester At Tuscaloosa-Area Schools
Reading Allies is looking for volunteers to spend 30 minutes a week helping young students strengthen their reading skills
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Arts Council Accepting Applications For Tuscaloosa County Small Grants Program
The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa is accepting applications for its annual Small Grants Program
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Officer-Involved Shooting | TCS Budget | New Storm Shelter
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Investigators Give Updates On Officer-Involved Shooting In Tuscaloosa County
Here's what investigators had to say Wednesday after a Moundville Police officer shot a man during a traffic stop in Tuscaloosa County.
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Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest Returning To Government Plaza In October
Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest will return to Government Plaza on Saturday, Oct. 3
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County Approves Site Work For New Storm Shelter At Carroll's Creek Fire Station
Commissioners voted to move forward on the next steps to help the Carroll's Creek Fire Protection District build a new storm shelter
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TCS Proposes $201M Budget: Here's Where The Money Would Go
The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education got its first look Tuesday at a proposed $201 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Moundville Police Officer Shoots Man During Tuscaloosa County Traffic Stop
Authorities are investigating after a Moundville Police Department officer reportedly shot a wanted man during a traffic stop Monday night
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Brittany Grayson Named New Principal Of University Place Elementary School
The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education unanimously approved Brittany Grayson as the next principal of University Place Elementary School
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Changes To Judgement In Kai Spears Lawsuit + Pickens County Man Killed In Crash
Get all caught up with us to start this Wednesday morning.
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