Tuscaloosa|News|
Former Tide Standout Justin Lebron Gets Hits On First Two Swings In Pro Debut
Former Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron wasted little time making an impression in professional baseball Tuesday night.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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.
Posting Activity
Tuscaloosa|News|
NYT Defamation Trial | United Way Fundraising Goal | Former Tide Star's Big Contract
Get all caught up with us!
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa|News|
Kai Spears, NYT Defamation Trial Slows Amid Debate Over Admissibility Of Newspaper's Actions
Here's our latest in-depth courtroom coverage from the defamation case brought against the New York Times by a former UA basketball player.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa|News|
United Way Of West Alabama Sets Historic $5M Fundraising Goal For 80th Campaign
UWWA kicked off its 80th annual fundraising campaign Tuesday with a historic goal of raising $5 million.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa|News|
Tuscaloosa Municipal Court Collecting Supplies For 'Pack The Campuses' Drive
The Tuscaloosa Municipal Court is asking residents to help local college students start the fall semester.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa|News|
Tuscaloosa VA To Participate In Psilocybin Clinical Trial For Veterans With Depression, PTSD
The Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center announced this week it will be one of five sites nationwide participating in a new clinical trial.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa|News|
NYT Defamation Trial | Tuscaloosa Native Retires From MLB | Arrests In Tuscaloosa Murder
Get all caught up with us
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa|News|
Arts Council Unveils 2026-27 TuscArts OnStage Lineup At Bama Theatre
The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa is preparing to kick off its 2026-27 TuscArts OnStage season later this month.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa|News|
New Details Revealed As High-Stakes Defamation Trial Involving Former UA Basketball Player, NYT Starts
Here's our courtroom coverage from the first day of the defamation trial against the New York Times brought by a former UA basketball player
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa|News|
Two Juveniles Charged With Murder For Fatal Tuscaloosa Shooting
Two juveniles have been charged as adults with felony murder in connection with the shooting death of a 19-year-old man in Tuscaloosa.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa|News|
Former TCHS Softball Star Transfers | Fatal Crash In Bibb County
Get all caught up with us!
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa|News|
Shelby County Man Killed In Sunday Morning Crash Near West Blocton
A 28-year-old Maylene man was killed Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash near West Blocton
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa|News|
Former Tuscaloosa County Softball Standout Karlie Beth Beasley Transfers To UTSA
Former Tuscaloosa County High School softball standout Karlie Beth Beasley is headed to the NCAA Division I ranks
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa|News|
UA Nursing Expansion | Reward In 1996 Cold Case | New Nonprofit Leader: Weekend Roundup
Here's a look back at all of the biggest stories from the last week.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa|News|
Bull On The Loose In Pickens County Corralled By Deputies
Authorities say a 1,500-pound bull that escaped near Pickens Academy on Friday prompted an unusual response from law enforcement.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa|News|
Historic Tuscaloosa To Honor 5 Preservation Champions At Annual Banquet
Historic Tuscaloosa will recognize five individuals and organizations for their contributions to preserving the city's history.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa|News|
Holt Basketball Coach's New Gig | Homicide Investigation
Get all caught up with us!
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa|News|
Longtime Holt High Basketball Coach Leaving For New Job In County School System
One of the most decorated boys basketball coaches in Holt High School history is stepping down to take another job
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa|News|
Man Found Dead In Tuscaloosa | Reward In 1996 Cold Case | Free Haircut Giveaway
Get all caught up with us!
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa|News|
Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead In Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa police are investigating a homicide in the 5500 block of 20th Avenue East.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
