Ryan Phillips

Beer, beach and the Allman Brothers

COLUMN: More Red Flags At University Beach Tuscaloosa Patch founder and Northport native Ryan Phillips provides in-depth reporting and perspective about the contentious project.

Figured I’d use this Independence Day to celebrate the First Amendment by pointing out new absurdities and contradictions I’ve uncovered about University Beach. 🎆

You rang?

Big. Beautiful. Bill.

Woman Charged With Capital Murder After Man Killed In Northport Shooting A woman has been charged with capital murder after a man was shot and killed in a Northport subdivision late Wednesday night.

Here’s the latest on last night’s fatal shooting in Huntington Place.

Misty-eyed after reading this local obituary for my morning newsletter.

I didn't know Jason Smith at all but he seems like he was awesome and loved by so many in our community.

Man Killed In Wednesday Night Shooting In Northport Investigators are on the scene of a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday night in Northport.

Here’s what we know after a man was killed just a short while ago in a shooting in Northport’s Huntington Place subdivision.

Investigators Give Updates After BF Goodrich Employee Electrocuted In Accident Authorities on Wednesday provided an update after an employee at BF Goodrich​ was electrocuted and critically injured.

Investigators say a BF Goodrich employee is not expected to survive his injuries after being electrocuted in a workplace accident over the weekend.

Getting to see Tim Reynolds shred with Dave Matthews Band in Birmingham was special.

Bryant Bank Promotes Mike Mitchell To Chief Administrative Officer Bryant Bank recently announced the promotion of Mike Mitchell to chief administrative officer.

Bryant Bank says Mike Mitchell will continue to serve in his current role as chief credit officer while taking on expanded administrative leadership responsibilities.

Suspect Taken Into Custody In Mississippi After Fatal Shooting On Skyland Boulevard The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit provided an update Saturday morning following a shooting Friday afternoon that left one man dead.

UPDATE: Here's the latest after a man was shot and killed Friday afternoon on Skyland Boulevard East in Tuscaloosa.

Terry Saban, Northport Officials Dedicate New Playground In Civitan Park Terry Saban and Northport city officials gathered Friday to cut the ribbon on a new Nick's Kids Foundation playground in Civitan Park.

Terry Saban and Northport officials cut the ribbon on a new playground in Civitan Park made possible by the Nick's Kids Foundation.

Terry Saban was on hand this morning for a ribbon cutting at the new Nick’s Kids playground in Northport’s Civitan Park

Blow At High Dough - Live The Tragically Hip · Live Between Us · Song · 1996

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Tuscaloosa Accepting Resumes For Industrial Development Authority The City of Tuscaloosa on Tuesday announced it is accepting resumes for the Industrial Development Authority (IDA).

The City of Tuscaloosa on Tuesday announced it is accepting resumes for the Industrial Development Authority.

Governor Sets Date For Special Election To Fill House District 63 Seat Gov. Kay Ivey has officially set certain dates leading up to a special election to fill the now-vacant House District 63 seat.

Here's a look at all of the important dates leading up to a special election to fill the now-vacant District 63 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives.

JUST IN: UA System Board of Trustees has named Dr. Peter Mohler as the 30th president of the University of Alabama.

He previously served as acting president of The Ohio State University and most recently served as executive vice president for research, innovation and knowledge

Regardless of what any of us might think about today:

This was my favorite picture and one that I would argue accurately captures the spirit of my hometown.

PHOTOS: 'No Kings' Protest Held In Downtown Tuscaloosa Here's a look at what we saw on the ground in Tuscaloosa during Saturday's "No Kings" protest

Here’s a photo gallery from today’s “No Kings” demonstration in downtown Tuscaloosa.

I love the good folks at TTL Inc. so this is in no way a dig at them …

But I’m fascinated as to why the University Beach Improvement District Board is meeting in TUSCALOOSA today at a time/date when many will be at work and unable to attend 🤔

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.

Northport City Administrator Glenda Webb To Retire In October Northport City Administrator Glenda Webb has informed the Northport City Council she will not renew her contract and will retire on Oct. 1.

Tuscaloosa Patch has confirmed that Northport City Administrator Glenda Webb, the first woman appointed to the position, plans to retire in October.

Unique Permanently Closes Bar On The Strip A popular dive bar in a well-known spot near the University of Alabama has closed its doors for good.

Sad day on The Strip as a popular watering hole has closed its doors for good.

Northport To Consider Timetable Extension For Diamond Jim's The Northport City Council on Monday will consider granting an extension to a highly anticipated steakhouse that's coming to the city.

I fully believe this place will make a killing if they can ever get open. 🥩

Just finished this and it’s the best sports docuseries I’ve watched since ‘The Last Dance’

I grew up with No. 3 as my favorite driver so I’m probably a bit biased but even a casual sports fan will be captivated.

Sprowl, Thompson Among Shelton State's Latest Athletic Hall Of Fame Inductees Shelton State Community College's Athletic Hall of Fame is set to induct its second class of honorees on June 21.

A pair of legends still coaching at Shelton State will be among this year's class for the school's Athletic Hall of Fame.

UA announced this morning it’s bringing back the classic ‘Vault A’ Alabama logo on its newest collegiate license plate.

They will be available June 1.

Thoughts?

COLUMN: Why I Won't Be Covering The 2025 Northport Municipal Election Tuscaloosa Patch founder and editor Ryan Phillips explains why he will not be covering the Northport municipal election this August.

Some personal news:

Happy Trails. I’ll see you when the dust settles. 👋

Tide Catcher Will Plattner Sees Hard Work Pay Off As SEC Play Opens Tide catcher Will Plattner has made the most of his opportunities as he continues to swing a hot bat and earn more starts behind the plate

Coach Rob Vaughn told me Will Plattner was the No. 3 catcher coming into this season.

Several multi-hit games later, the junior from Springfield, Illinois has carved out his place in the lineup.

Man Charged With Capital Murder After Fatal Shooting On 18th Street A suspect is in custody after a fatal shooting on 18th Street in Tuscaloosa Sunday afternoon.

A suspect has been charged with capital murder after a man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon on 18th Street in Tuscaloosa.