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Tide's Russell, Metz Named Semifinalists For National Awards
A pair of Alabama football standouts are in contention for some of college football's most prestigious individual honors.
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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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Veterans Day 2026 Free Meals, Discounts And Deals In Tuscaloosa
Veterans and active-duty military members can take advantage of free meals, discounted groceries, complimentary haircuts and other deals
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West AL Food & Wine Festival Names 2027 Beneficiaries, Announces Ticket Sales
The West Alabama Food & Wine Festival has announced Schoolyard Roots and Table of Grace as the nonprofit beneficiaries of its 2027 event.
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District 5 Candidate Forum | Update On Deadly Bonfire Shooting
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Softball Teams From 19 States Coming To Northport For Elite Tournament
The City of Northport on Monday announced that River Run Park will welcome 65 elite softball teams from 19 states this weekend.
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Tide's Amari Allen Named SEC Player Of The Week After Historic Triple-Double
Alabama men's basketball sophomore guard Amari Allen has been named Southeastern Conference Player of the Week.
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Tide's Devan Thompkins Earns SEC Defensive Lineman Of The Week Honors
Alabama defensive lineman Devan Thompkins has been named the Southeastern Conference Defensive Lineman of the Week
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SEC To End Championship Game After 35 Years As College Football Playoff Expands
One of college football's most storied traditions is coming to an end.
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SEC To End Championship Game After 35 Years As College Football Playoff Expands
One of college football's most storied traditions is coming to an end
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SEC To End Championship Game After 35 Years As College Football Playoff Expands
One of college football's most storied traditions is coming to an end.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
3 GA Restaurants Named Among Top 100 In America
Three restaurants in Georgia are among the 100 best in the country, according to a new list from OpenTable
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2 FL Restaurants Named Among Top 100 In America
Two restaurants in Florida are among the 100 best in the country, according to a new list from OpenTable
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Tuscaloosa|News|
5 Candidates Vying For Open Tuscaloosa Council Seat Invited To Public Forum
Voters in Tuscaloosa's District 5 will have an opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking to represent them on the City Council.
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Man Charged With Murder, Victim Identified Following Tuscaloosa County Bonfire Shooting
A man has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting at a bonfire party in Tuscaloosa County late Sunday night.
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Fatal Shooting In Tuscaloosa County | New Research Facility At Stillman
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One Dead In Shooting On Culver Road In Tuscaloosa County
One person is dead following a shooting on Culver Road in Tuscaloosa County.
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Melania Trump To Attend Alabama-LSU Game To Announce $5M Scholarship Fund
First Lady Melania Trump will attend Saturday's Alabama-LSU football game in Baton Rouge to highlight a new initiative.
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Toys For Parking Tickets | Child Abuse Arrests In Northport
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Northport Parents Charged With Felony Child Abuse, 4 Children Removed From Home
A Northport couple is facing felony child abuse charges after police say their two juvenile children reported being repeatedly struck.
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Tuscaloosa Turning Parking Tickets Into Christmas Gifts For Needy Children
Tuscaloosa residents with unpaid parking tickets will once again have an opportunity to clear their fines while helping children.
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