Stephen Dethrage

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.

Tuscaloosa Police Identify Saturday Murder Victim, Arrest Suspect

Police in Tuscaloosa have identified the man who was shot to death at an apartment complex late Saturday night and announced the arrest of the suspect they believe is responsible.

Man Fatally Shot at Tuscaloosa’s Creekwood Village Apartments

A man was shot and killed at an apartment complex in Tuscaloosa late Saturday night, police told local media, marking the first homicide of the new year in the city.

Juvenile Shot at Tuscaloosa’s McKenzie Court Friday Night

A juvenile was hurt but is in stable condition after they were shot at a housing complex in Tuscaloosa Friday night.

Tuscaloosa’s Special Needs Community to Get “Night to Shine” at February Prom

A special prom celebration for those living with special needs will bring hundreds of people to a Tuscaloosa church next month for their Night to Shine.

Tuscaloosa Entrepreneur Cuts Ribbon on New Charm Academy Cosmetology School

A huge crowd gathered on Tuscaloosa's Greensboro Avenue Wednesday to celebrate the ribbon-cutting at the Charm Academy, a new cosmetology school from an entrepreneur who is no stranger to the community.

Tuscaloosa’s First Spanish-Language Radio Station Now Live on 97.5 FM

The city of Tuscaloosa's first Spanish-language radio station is live now on 97.5 FM, replacing the home of classic hits, Nick 97.5, after seven years on the air.

No One Injured in Holt Mobile Home Fire Wednesday Morning

No one was injured Wednesday morning when a mobile home in the Holt community caught fire, a spokesperson for the Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue Service told the Thread.

Tuscaloosa Man Charged With Attempted Murder for Tuesday Shooting

Police have arrested a Tuscaloosa man and charged him with attempted murder after he allegedly shot another local late Tuesday night at a gas station on the west side.

University of Alabama Mourns Death of Its First Black Faculty Member

The University of Alabama community is mourning the death of its first Black faculty member, Dr. Archie Wade.

Man Shot in West Tuscaloosa Tuesday Night, Suspect Apprehended

A man was shot Tuesday night in west Tuscaloosa and a suspect has been identified and taken into custody, police have confirmed.