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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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How West Alabama Workforce Officials Plan To Help 1,200 BFGoodrich Workers
West Alabama's leading business and workforce organizations say they are already working to help employees at the BFGoodrich tire plant
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Death Row Inmate Convicted Of Brutal Tuscaloosa County Murder Loses Latest Appeal
An appeals court has rejected death row inmate Michael David Belcher's legal challenge to his capital murder conviction and death sentence.
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Dominique Yancey Receives Top Honor From Exchange Club Of Tuscaloosa
Dominique Yancey has been recognized as Exchangite of the Year
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BFGoodrich Updates | Former Tide Star Behind Bars | July 4th Events
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Detroit Lions' Terrion Arnold To Remain Jailed In FL Kidnapping, Robbery Case
Detroit Lions defensive back Terrion Arnold appeared in a Florida courtroom Thursday on multiple felonies charges.
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Former Crimson Tide Football Star To Remain Jailed In FL Kidnapping, Robbery Case
Terrion Arnold appeared in a Hillsborough County courtroom Thursday on multiple felony kidnapping and armed robbery charges
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Florida Closes 'Alligator Alcatraz' Immigration Detention Center
The "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center has permanently closed, according to Governor Ron DeSantis.
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BFGoodrich Parent Company Cites Operating Capacity In Decision To Close Longtime Tuscaloosa Plant
Michelin North America on Thursday explained its decision to permanently shutter its longtime BFGoodrich tire plant in Tuscaloosa.
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BFGoodrich Shutting Down Longtime Tuscaloosa Plant, Cutting Over 1,000 Jobs
Employees and local workforce development officials have confirmed that BFGoodrich will shutter its Tuscaloosa manufacturing operations.
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Overturned Commercial Vehicle Blocks Skyland Boulevard
An overturned commercial vehicle has caused a lane closure on Skyland Boulevard in Tuscaloosa County Wednesday afternoon.
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Fireworks Laws In AL: What's Legal On July 4th In 2026
Alabama residents should check both state and local laws before this Independence Day.
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Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Tuscaloosa For 2026
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Tuscaloosa
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Downtown Eatery Honored | Convicted Murderer Sentenced
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Downtown Eatery Earns 2026 Wine Spectator Award Of Excellence
Forté in downtown Tuscaloosa has been recognized by Wine Spectator for its wine program
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Tuscaloosa Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Deadly 2023 Shooting
A Tuscaloosa man found guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting death of Rufus Tyrone Carter IV will serve life in prison.
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Visitor Spending Topped $1B In Tuscaloosa County Last Year
Tourism generated more than $1 billion in visitor spending across Tuscaloosa County in 2025
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Deadly Crash In Holt | Bryant Student Honored In D.C. | Sentencing In Murder Case
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TCS Superintendent Announced As Shelton State Commencement Speaker
SSCC has named Tuscaloosa City Schools Superintendent Mike Daria as the keynote speaker for its upcoming graduation ceremonies.
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Bryant High Student To Have Artwork Displayed At U.S. Capitol
A Bryant High School student is headed to Washington, D.C. this week after earning national recognition
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