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Hoover, AL  |  News  |  
Hoover, AL  |  News  |  

'Kind' Hoover Star Student Has 'Generous Heart & Spirit'

Ava, a 12th grader, gives back to the community through her school and church.


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Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Kentuck Announces Judges For 2024 Festival Of The Arts

Kentuck says judges will award a total of $12,200 to exhibiting artists at the Kentuck Festival of the Arts.


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Mobile, AL  |  News  |  

🌱 What's Happening Today In Mobile (April 18)

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🌱 What's Happening Today In Mobile (April 17)

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🌱 What's Happening Today In Hoover (April 18)

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🌱 What's Happening Today In Mobile (April 16)

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Montgomery, AL  |  News  |  

🌱 What's Happening Today In Montgomery (April 18)

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Hoover, AL  |  News  |  
Hoover, AL  |  News  |  

Hoover Student's 'Light Shines Bright At Home, School & On All Fields'

"Terrence is often praised by his teachers, coaches and others he meet for his outstanding character," says the star student's mom.


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Hoover, AL  |  News  |  

🌱 What's Happening Today In Hoover (April 17)

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Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

🌱 Woolsey Finnell Bridge Replacement + Latest On Hit-And-Run

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening in Tuscaloosa.


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Montgomery, AL  |  News  |  
Montgomery, AL  |  News  |  

🌱 What's Happening Today In Montgomery (April 17)

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Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

ALDOT To Host Public Meeting For Woolsey Finnell Bridge Replacement

The meeting is scheduled for April 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the public offered the chance to ask questions and view exhibits.


By Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

TPD Working To Locate Suspect In Culver Road Hit-And-Run

TPD is asking for help locating a driver suspected of striking and injuring two women in a hit-and-run on Culver Road Saturday.


By Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

Hoover, AL  |  News  |  
Hoover, AL  |  News  |  

🌱 What's Happening Today In Hoover (April 16)

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Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Yea Alabama Announces Dates, Locations For 2024 "Tide On Tour"

Here are the dates and locations for 2024 "Tide on Tour," which will make three stops across the state.


By Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

West Alabama Winds Free Spring Concert Set For April 29

Shelton State Community College’s concert band, West Alabama Winds, will perform its free spring concert on Monday, April 29


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Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Summer Classic Movie Series To Kick Off June 11

The Summer Bama Art House Nostalgic Blockbusters Film Series will kick off in June and feature six movies.


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Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

🌱 TCHS Teacher Arrested + Tide Football Legend Dies

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening in Tuscaloosa.


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Exciting News Alert! Introducing MoGo Rideshare by Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation! MoGo is a new shared ride...
Exciting News Alert! Introducing MoGo Rideshare by...
Montgomery, AL  |  News  |  
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🌱 What's Happening Today In Montgomery (April 16)

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Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

TCHS Teacher Accused Of Having Relationship With Student

A teacher at Tuscaloosa County High School has been charged with being a school employee having sexual contact with a student.


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Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Nominations Open For 2024 Tuscaloosa County Civic Hall of Fame

The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama is currently taking nominations for The Tuscaloosa County Civic Hall of Fame's Class of 2024.


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Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Former Crimson Tide Quarterback Steve Sloan Dead At 79

Sources have confirmed that the former standout signal caller died Sunday in Florida.


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Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

UCP United To Host 'Tidy Up Tuscaloosa' On Earth Day

UCP United has announced plans to launch a local beautification campaign to take on litter and other environmental issues in the community.


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Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Jefferson County Man Charged After Weekend Chase Through UA Campus

A Jefferson County man is behind bars after a weekend police pursuit in Tuscaloosa that damaged two vehicles in the process.


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Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Second Juvenile Victim Dies Following Reece Boulevard Shooting

A second teenager has died following a shooting Friday night on Reece Boulevard in Tuscaloosa.


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Mobile County Commission hosted a guided tour of Chickasabogue Park for local media on Monday, April 15, to provide the...
Mobile County Commission hosted a guided tour of...
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Arrest Made After Teen Shot And Killed Friday In Tuscaloosa

A teenager has been charged with murder and first-degree robbery after another teenager was shot and killed Friday night in Tuscaloosa.


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Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Two Pedestrians Struck In Hit-And-Run Saturday Morning

Two pedestrians were hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in front of a Tuscaloosa bar early Saturday morning.


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Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

One Dead, One Injured After Shooting On Reece Boulevard

The Tuscaloosa Police Department and Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit are on the scene of a Friday night shooting at Reece Boulevard.


By Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

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Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Memory Of The Week: When The Civil War Came To Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa Patch takes a deep dive into the bloodiest chapter of the Civil War for Tuscaloosa County and the University of Alabama


By Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Applications Being Accepted For Leadership Tuscaloosa Class Of 2024-25

Applications are now being accepted for the Leadership Tuscaloosa Class of 2024-25


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❗River, beach and trail access at Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground remains CLOSED until river water levels subside and...
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Montgomery, AL  |  Neighbor News  |  
Montgomery, AL  |  Neighbor News  |  

Getting Back on My Bike Thanks to Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction®

How the Lapiplasty® Procedure allowed me to return to my active lifestyle


By Wayne Glass, Neighbor

Mobile, AL  |  Neighbor News  |  
Mobile, AL  |  Neighbor News  |  

Big Blue Marble Academy in Mobile Unveils Summer Games ‘24 Camp

Limited spaces available for camp, tailored for children ages 3-12


By Emily M, Community Contributor

Tuscaloosa, AL  |  Neighbor News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  Neighbor News  |  

Local Pilot Dies Doing What He Loved Most: Flying

Edward Lake Todd Jr., an award-winning local Certified Flight Instructor, dies unexpectedly at age 67


By Rebecca Minder, Neighbor

Montgomery, AL  |  Neighbor News  |  
Montgomery, AL  |  Neighbor News  |  

DTLR Sponsors Student Trip to Selma, Ala., Honoring Bloody Sunday

The retailer will sponsor a trip for 165 students from Atlanta to march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in commemoration of Bloody Sunday


By Kerry Owens, Community Contributor

Mobile, AL  |  Neighbor News  |  
Mobile, AL  |  Neighbor News  |  

Radian Compliance, LLC Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Radian Compliance is a WBENC certified Women’s Business Enterprise and Women-Owned Small Business


By Haring & Associates, Community Contributor Verified Neighbor

Mobile, AL  |  News  |  
Mobile, AL  |  News  |  

Where To Watch The Big Game In Mobile

Football, food and drinks are more fun when shared with others! Check out these local hot spots.


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Pelham, AL  |  News  |  
Pelham, AL  |  News  |  

Where To Watch The Big Game In Pelham

Football, food and drinks are more fun when shared with others! Check out these local hot spots.


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Hoover, AL  |  News  |  
Hoover, AL  |  News  |  

Where To Watch The Big Game In Hoover

Football, food and drinks are more fun when shared with others! Check out these local hot spots.


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Montgomery, AL  |  News  |  
Montgomery, AL  |  News  |  

Where To Watch The Big Game In Montgomery

Football, food and drinks are more fun when shared with others! Check out these local hot spots.


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Pelham, AL  |  News  |  
Pelham, AL  |  News  |  

When Is Santa Claus Coming To Pelham?

Find out when and where to see Jolly Old St. Nick this holiday season.


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Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Carlee Russell's Internet Search History Focus Of Latest Update

Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis addressed the media on Wednesday to provide new updates on the case that has since drawn national attention.


By Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

COLUMN: The Politics Of Blame & Fear

Tuscaloosa Patch founder Ryan Phillips gives his personal thoughts on the public's reactions to two high-profile missing persons cases.


By Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

BEHIND THE LENS: An Unsung Hero Of Local News In Tuscaloosa

Longtime WVUA 23 newsman Keith Dobbins is retiring from UA after 25 years and Patch caught up with him to tell his story for a change.


By Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Questions Persist After Missing Hoover Woman Returns Alive

Here's the latest on a Hoover woman reported missing on Thursday and who was located late Saturday night.


By Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Moundville Woman Charged With Practicing Medicine Without License

A Moundville woman has been charged with practicing medicine without a license at a clinic in Tuscaloosa.


By Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Carlee Russell's Internet Search History Focus Of Latest Update

Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis addressed the media on Wednesday to provide new updates on the case that has since drawn national attention.


By Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Northport Culinary Staple Mr. Bill's Closes After More Than 30 Years

A longtime favorite in Northport's culinary scene has closed its doors for good after 31 years in business.


By Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Questions Persist After Missing Hoover Woman Returns Alive

Here's the latest on a Hoover woman reported missing on Thursday and who was located late Saturday night.


By Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Moundville Woman Charged With Practicing Medicine Without License

A Moundville woman has been charged with practicing medicine without a license at a clinic in Tuscaloosa.


By Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Bama Basketball Shooting Latest: Video Evidence Illuminates Tragedy

The evidence raises questions about the prosecution's case, while also shedding light on why superstar Brandon Miller has not been charged.


By Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Two Teens Killed, Two Injured In Saturday Morning Crash

The Tuscaloosa Police Department says two Tuscaloosa teenagers were killed and two others injured in a crash Saturday morning.


By Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Bama Basketball Transfer Recruit Arrested For Marijuana Possession

A highly touted transfer from Wichita State is charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession after being arrested in Tuscaloosa Saturday.


By Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

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Mother, Daughter, 5, Both Die After Being Pulled From CT River: PD

The identities have been released of the woman and her young daughter, who died swimming in a river in Connecticut.


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These Are The Highest Paid School Administrators In NJ: New Data

Patch pulled salary data that includes superintendents, principals and other employees in administrative positions in New Jersey schools.


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Major Company To Close Corporate Office, Layoffs Announced: CT News

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'A Demon That Walks Among Us ': Gilgo Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

Rex Heuermann, 59, was charged with six murder counts in connection with the Gilgo Beach serial killings. He pleaded not guilty.


By Maureen Mullarkey, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

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Across California, CA  |  News  |  

'Historically Strong' El Niño, Extreme Winter Possible In CA

Forecasters are increasingly confident El Niño will persist through the winter, and there is a chance it could gain significant strength.


By Lucas Combos, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

Newtown, PA  |  News  |  
Newtown, PA  |  News  |  

Fatal Bucks Co. Flooding: Death Toll Rises To 5 (UPDATES)

Bucks County authorities said a search continues Sunday for two children after flash flooding in Upper Makefield Township.


By Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

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3-Year-Old Disabled Child Left 'To Rot And Die In Bed': Polk Sheriff

The emergency room doctor discovered large ulcers on the child's body, from which emanated the distinct odor of decomposition.


By D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

Massapequa, NY  |  News  |  
Massapequa, NY  |  News  |  

'A Demon That Walks Among Us ': Gilgo Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

Rex Heuermann, 59, was charged with six murder counts in connection with the Gilgo Beach serial killings. He pleaded not guilty.


By Maureen Mullarkey, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

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Northern Lights Could Be Visible This Week In NJ: When To Watch

If chasing the northern lights is on your bucket list, the colorful ribbons of light could dance across the skies this week. Here's when:


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Chicago, IL  |  News  |  

Aunt Jemima's Great-Grandson Enraged Her Legacy Will Be Erased

MARK KONKOL COLUMN: Aunt Jemima's great-grandson says "retiring" racially charged brand erases his family legacy, America's ugly history.


By Mark Konkol, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

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Wallingford, CT  |  News  |  

Obituary: Tristan Barhorst, 10, Of Wallingford

Tristan, who recently completed the fourth grade at St. Bridget School in Cheshire, was the most kind-hearted gentle and sweet spirit.


By Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge

Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  
Tuscaloosa, AL  |  News  |  

Bama Basketball Shooting Latest: Video Evidence Illuminates Tragedy

The evidence raises questions about the prosecution's case, while also shedding light on why superstar Brandon Miller has not been charged.


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