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 Company Using AI to Detect Blight Secures $2 Million Seed Money

City Detect's AI-powered approach is transforming how cities detect and address blight and has earned the Tuscaloosa company $2 million in new funding.

Tuscaloosa Police Charge Woman with Attempted Murder for Sunday Morning Stabbing

Police in Tuscaloosa have arrested a woman after she allegedly stabbed another woman several times early Sunday morning.

Captain Morgan Ship Tours Tuscaloosa for Wild Weekend

A large, promotional pirate ship will be in Tuscaloosa this weekend - along with pretty much everyone else - as the Tide takes on the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday.

Taylorville Man Volunteering in Ukraine Unhurt After Bomb Hits Nearby Neighborhood

A retired Tuscaloosa County man volunteering his time and expertise to help Ukrainians in their war with Russia feels lucky to be unhurt after a large bomb hit a residential area near him overnight.

FBI: Tuscaloosa Stockbroker Embezzled Half-Million from Clients

A stockbroker in Tuscaloosa has been charged with embezzling more than $500,000 from a pair of his clients and is expected to plead guilty.

Britt Talks Trump, Cochran and Turning Georgia Red Ahead of Bama Game Visit

Katie Britt is fired up about watching the Tide roll Saturday as Kalen DeBoer and no. 4 Alabama take on Kirby Smart's second-ranked Georgia Bulldogs on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Cottondale Woman Accused of Poisoning Dog With Antifreeze & Hard Drugs

A Tuscaloosa County pitbull was euthanized this month and his former owner has been arrested after she allegedly poisoned him with antifreeze and a cocktail of hard drugs.

Student Groups Plan to Protest Trump’s Time in Tuscaloosa Saturday

Students at the University of Alabama will gather on the Quad to protest Donald Trump's presence in Tuscaloosa as the former President plans to attend the Tide's showdown with the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday.

Masked Teens Charged With Attacking & Shooting Pizzeria Employee Monday

Four teenagers have been charged with first-degree assault after entering a pizzeria in Tuscaloosa Monday afternoon wearing masks before beating and shooting and employee there.

Tuesday Protest for Palestine at University of Alabama Stays Small, Peaceful

A Tuesday afternoon protest on the Quad at the University of Alabama in support of Palestinians in Gaza amid increasing bloodshed in the Middle East remained small and peaceful.