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Tuscaloosa Remembers Alberta Advocate, Animal Lover And Council President Kip Tyner
Here's what those around Tuscaloosa had to say following news that longtime City Councilor Kip Tyner died Friday.
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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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West Alabama High School Football Scoreboard: Sept. 18, 2026
Here's a look around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at the football games we were following this week.
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Tuscaloosa City Council President Kip Tyner Dead At 70
Tuscaloosa City Council President Kip Tyner, a longtime public servant who represented District 5 for nearly three decades, died Friday.
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Alabama Supreme Court Rejects DCH's Appeal In Ada Doss Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The Alabama Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by the DCH Health Care Authority in the Ada Doss wrongful death civil case.
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Fed Rate Hike: What It Means For GA Mortgages, Car Loans, Credit Cards
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 Wednesday
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Fed Rate Hike: What It Means For FL Mortgages, Car Loans, Credit Cards
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 Wednesday
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Arrest In Middle School Bomb Threat | Woman Killed In Northport Crash
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Juvenile Charged After Emailing Bomb Threat To Duncanville Middle School
A 12-year-old boy has been charged after authorities say he emailed a bomb threat to Duncanville Middle School
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Valrico Woman Killed In Head-On Collision In Alabama
A Valrico woman was killed and one other was injured in a head-on crash Wednesday night in Alabama.
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FL Woman Killed, Man Injured In Tuscaloosa County Crash
A Florida woman was killed and a Northport man was injured in a head-on crash Wednesday night in Tuscaloosa County.
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Northridge Middle Earns Cognia STEM Certification
TCS announced Northridge Middle School has earned STEM certification from Cognia for the first time.
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PARA's Grapes On The Green To Spotlight Tuscaloosa Restaurants
PARA will bring together local restaurants, wine and live entertainment next week for its annual Grapes on the Green event.
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West Alabama Deputy Arrested | Decorated Basketball Coach Retires | Kentuck Lineup
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Pickens County Deputy Charged With Voyeurism, Stalking
A Pickens County sheriff's deputy has been arrested and relieved of his duties.
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Missing Northport Woman Last Seen Near Greensboro
Authorities are asking for the public's help locating a Northport woman who was last seen Saturday near Greensboro.
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United Way Of West Alabama Debuts New Mobile App
United Way of West Alabama has launched a new mobile app intended to give residents easier access to the nonprofit and its programs
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Junior League To Host Community Blood Drive In Northport
The Junior League of Tuscaloosa will host a community blood drive Thursday as part of International Find the Good Day.
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Who’s Performing At The 2026 Kentuck Festival? See The Full Lineup
The Kentuck Festival of the Arts has announced its music and spoken word lineups for the 55th annual festival
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Decorated Bryant High Boys Basketball Coach Retiring After 15 Seasons
Paul W. Bryant High School boys basketball coach Shon Peck-Love is retiring after 15 seasons leading the Stampede
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Second Arrest In Block Party Shooting | Train Derailment Prompts Closure
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