A lifelong Alabama resident, Stephen has spent 12 years reporting for various media outlets in the Tuscaloosa area, including stints at the Crimson White, the Birmingham News and AL.com, the Tuscaloosa News and more before joining the team at Townsquare Media, where he now serves as the editor-in-chief of the Tuscaloosa Thread.
Stephen Dethrage
Man Charged with Capital Murder for Woman’s Predawn Killing in Tuscaloosa
A 25-year-old man has been located and arrested and will be charged with capital murder after he allegedly shot a woman to death early Thursday morning in Tuscaloosa.
Northport Partners with Blue Cross, Blue Shield on Now-Open Fitness Court
A public-private partnership came to fruition in Northport Thursday morning, where city leaders cut the ribbon on a new outdoor fitness court designed for everyone 14 and up.
PHOTOS: Tuscaloosa Celebrates Opening of Gorgeous, Mile-Long Western Riverwalk
City leaders gathered in a breathtaking new public space on the banks of the Black Warrior River Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of Tuscaloosa's Western Riverwalk.
Woman Killed in Predawn Shooting in Tuscaloosa Thursday Morning
Police in Tuscaloosa are investigating a fatal shooting that has left a woman dead Thursday morning.
PHOTOS: Hundreds of Alabama Students Peacefully Protest For and Against Israel
A few hundred students protesting against Israel and its conflict with Palestinians in Gaza drew an at least equally large contingent of counter-protestors in a peaceful demonstration Wednesday.
Nick & Terry Saban Dedicate ‘LANK’ Habitat House in Tuscaloosa
Nick and Terry Saban were at a just-finished Habitat for Humanity house Wednesday morning to welcome its new owners to the 21st such home they have sponsored since moving to Tuscaloosa.
Kentuck Announces Plan to Bring Café, Store and More to Historic Tuscaloosa Space
The Kentuck Art Center is looking to expand into Tuscaloosa and open a cafe, storefront, event venue and more in a multimillion-dollar project to breathe new life into a historic site.
Tide Lineman Elijah Pritchett Arrested for Speeding Around Tuscaloosa Strip
Police in Tuscaloosa arrested Alabama football offensive lineman Elijah Pritchett this weekend for speeding around the Strip Friday night, according to new court documents filed Monday.
Woman Missing from Tuscaloosa Found Safe in Georgia
UPDATE: A 28-year-old woman missing from Tuscaloosa since this weekend has been found safe in Georgia.
Crash Sends SUV Into Wall of Credit Union in Tuscaloosa, Damaging Mural & Closing Lobby
A mural painted on the exterior wall of a credit union in Tuscaloosa's Alberta City was badly damaged when a car crashed into the institution Friday.