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.

Unrestrained 2-Year-Old Killed in Fayette County Crash, 2 Adults Injured

A Jasper toddler was killed Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Fayette County which also injured two adults from Walker County.

UA’s Bama Dining Delights With 7-Foot-Tall Gingerbread Denny Chimes

Get ready to be wowed by Bama Dining's gingerbread masterpiece at the University of Alabama - a true symbol of holiday spirit!

BREAKING: Man Killed in Wednesday Shooting in Tuscaloosa, Search Underway

Police in Tuscaloosa are flooding a local apartment complex searching for a suspect after a Wednesday shooting left a man with serious injuries there.

Brierfield Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash in Bibb County Monday

A Brierfield man died earlier this week in a two-vehicle accident in Bibb County outside Centreville, Alabama State Troopers said Wednesday morning.

Nick’s Kids Luncheon Honoring Teachers Offers First-Look at New Saban Center Design

The final shape of Tuscaloosa's Saban Center, an interactive learning campus coming to downtown Tuscaloosa later this decade, became clearer on Tuesday with the release of new renderings.

Investigators Charge 24-Year-Old Tuscaloosa Man for June Shooting at Apartments

A 24-year-old Tuscaloosa man is facing a trio of criminal charges six months after he alleged opened fire on a man and woman at an apartment complex in June.

Northport Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 69 Thursday

A Northport man died Thursday in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 69 in Tuscaloosa County, State Troopers have confirmed.

Alabama State Troopers Rescue 3 Children Missing from Virginia on I-459

Alabama State Troopers are celebrating the peaceful resolution of a scary situation after they safely recovered three missing Virginia children from a vehicle on I-459 in Jefferson County.

Tuscaloosa City School Board Celebrates System’s Surge in State Scores

Academic achievement is improving across the board in Tuscaloosa City Schools, according to record-high scores on state report cards recently released by the Alabama Department of Education.

Tuscaloosa Police & Park Agencies Ask for Help in for Holiday Grinch-Hunt

Local law enforcement and PARA team up to foil the Grinch's holiday mischief in Tuscaloosa County!