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.

Governor Ivey Declares Emergency in Southern Half of Alabama Ahead of Winter Storm

The southern half of Alabama will enter an officially declared State of Emergency this afternoon as a winter storm threatens to disrupt travel and create dangerous conditions there on Tuesday.

West Alabama Schools Announce Closures for Winter Weather on Tuesday

Schools across Alabama, including some in our coverage area, are making the decision to close on Tuesday as winter weather including snow and freezing rain is expected to impact much of the state.

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.

Tire Shop Demolished, Foundation Laid for Starbucks on Tuscaloosa’s 15th Street

A Tuscaloosa tire shop has been demolished after 26 years in business on 15th Street and the foundations are laid for a new Starbucks to replace it in that spot.

Tuscaloosa Councilman John Faile Seeks Re-Election in District 6

A lifelong public servant will seek another term on the Tuscaloosa City Council and run for re-election in March, he told the Thread last week.

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.