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Former Tide QB AJ McCarron Named Head Coach Of UFL's New Rhode Island Team
Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron is headed to Rhode Island as part of a major realignment by the United Football League.
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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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Preliminary Hearing Set For New Jail Contraband Charges Against Former Tide Basketball Player
Here's the latest on the separate criminal case against former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles, who is accused of capital murder.
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Raevan Howard Makes History As First Black Woman Elected Tuscaloosa City Council President
Howard become the first Black woman elected to serve as president of the council.
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Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter Shares Update On Kip Tyner’s Pets
The animals belonging to late Tuscaloosa City Council President Kip Tyner are being placed with rescue organizations and other caregivers
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Alabama Men's Golf Wins Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational
The No. 11 Alabama men's golf team captured its first tournament championship of the fall season Tuesday
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Greene County Commission Sues Sheriff Seeking Recovery Of Nearly $5M In Bingo Funds
The Greene County Commission has filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Jonathan "Joe" Benison seeking to recover nearly $5 million in public funds
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Brookwood Data Center Meeting | Fayette Medical Center Latest
Get all caught up with us to start this Wednesday morning.
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Company Invites Brookwood Residents To Meeting On $3.2B AI Data Center
Applied Digital has announced it will host a community meeting Thursday for Brookwood-area residents regarding the planned data center.
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VA Awards $3.8M For Veteran Suicide Prevention Efforts In Alabama
The VA has awarded more than $3.8 million to nine community organizations providing suicide prevention services to veterans in Alabama
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Boo! In The Park Returning To Sokol Park North For Halloween
PARA will host Boo! in the Park on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sokol Park North.
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Tuscaloosa Designates 3 Lake Boat Landings As Drinking Water Protection Areas
The City of Tuscaloosa is designating three public boat landings on Lake Tuscaloosa as Drinking Water Protection Areas
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Officials Vow To Keep Fayette Medical Center Open As DCH Lease Ends
Fayette Medical Center leaders are working to reassure residents about the hospital's future.
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Kip Tyner Honored | TikTok Settlement | New Grocery Store Opens
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Tuscaloosa To Rename Park, Street In Honor Of Kip Tyner
The city on Monday announced it will rename Alberta Park and 26th Avenue East in honor of late City Council President Kip Tyner.
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WAWC Healthcare Names Chauntel Norris Co-Executive Director
WAWC Healthcare has named maternal equity advocate Chauntel Norris as its new co-executive director of programs and community
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Suspends State Gas Tax For 30 Days
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday declared a state of emergency and ordered a 30-day suspension of the state's motor fuel excise tax
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Alabama AG Announces Historic TikTok Settlement Worth At Least $100M
The state's total recovery could increase to as much as $300 million if certain conditions outlined in the settlement are met.
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New Piggly Wiggly Opens In Tuscaloosa's Five Points
B&W Foods has opened a new Piggly Wiggly in Tuscaloosa's Five Points neighborhood
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West Alabama High School Football Matchups: Friday, Oct. 2, 2026
Here's a look around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at the football games we'll be following this week.
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University Of Alabama Waiving Application Fees During Free App Week
Prospective students can apply to the University of Alabama for free for a limited time in October
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