
Ryan Phillips
Founder & Editor @TuscaloosaPatch. The Jesco White of local journalism. Real news when it’s real + Tide sports, music, jokes and other oddities.
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patch.com | Ryan Phillips
TUSCALOOSA, AL β The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa released a statement Wednesday following a deadly shooting in Mobile over the weekend during a children's dance recital. News outlets reported one person was killed and another injured in the shooting in the historic Saenger Theatre, shocking the community and prompting the venue to implement additional security measures for all events moving forward.
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patch.com | Ryan Phillips
TUSCALOOSA, AL β The Board of Directors for the Community Foundation of West Alabama (CFWA) on Wednesday announced the 2025 class of Pillars of West Alabama. This yearβs class consists of: Dr. Stuart BellPierce BoydMartin HoustonTim Parker, Jr.George and Betty ShirleyDr. John Waits Elizabeth Winter The Pillars of West Alabama program began in 2004 as a way for CFWA annually recognize deserving individuals. Have a news tip or suggestion on how I can improve Tuscaloosa Patch?
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patch.com | Ryan Phillips
Get on up, Tuscaloosa! Here's a look at the day's biggest headlines. In today's Daily, we have these stories and more ... Tuscaloosa's Wuska to lead state nonprofit board. Dispose of hazardous waste safely this Saturday. Northport city administrator retiring. First, a look at today's weather: Humid with showers around.
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patch.com | Ryan Phillips
TUSCALOOSA, AL — United Way of West Alabama President and CEO Jackie Wuska Wear has been named the new board chair of the Alabama Association of Nonprofits (AAN).
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ledger-enquirer.com | Ryan Phillips
The New York Knicks have issued a statement confirming their decision to fire coach Tom Thibodeau. Knicks president Leon Rose explained the decision to let Thibodeau just after he guided the team to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years. The franchise's official X account sent a tweet thanking Thibodeau, then followed it up with a statement from Rose. His comments are below:Our organization is singularly focused on winning a championship for our fans.
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The radio can’t handle these lyrics https://t.co/E4C3jMzscA

SWEAR ON MY FAMILY 🙋♂️ Needed snuff and went to the head shop that sells tobacco and THC smokeables. I waited for five minutes as a guy spent over $100 on vapes and flower while telling the cashier he supported making it illegal. Alabama is the dumbest state in America.

RT @UA_Safety: ⚠️ A downed tree is blocking University Blvd in front of the McClure Library and the @uaccis on the @UofAlabama campus. UA G…