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.
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Nick and Terry Saban to Dedicate 19th Habitat House in Tuscaloosa Thursday
The king and queen of Alabama Football, Nick and Terry Saban, will dedicate the 19th Habitat for Humanity "championship" house they have funded in Tuscaloosa during a ceremony next Thursday.
Senator Tommy Tuberville on NIL: “We’re Going to Lose College Sports As We’ve All Known It”
U.S. Senator and former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville said he plans to introduce federal legislation to regulate how name, image and likeness deals are being used to save college athletics as we know them.
Legendary Wrestler Ric Flair Opens “Ghost” Wing Restaurant in Tuscaloosa
Ric Flair, one of history's best-known professional wrestlers, has launched a ghost restaurant offering chicken wings out of an existing kitchen here in Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa City Council To Start Discussions About Adding 9 Holes at Ol’ Colony
The Tuscaloosa City Council will begin discussions about expansions at Ol' Colony Golf Course that could eventually see nine new holes added to the space.
Tuscaloosa to Memorialize Police Officer Killed in Meridian As One of Its Own
The city of Tuscaloosa will memorialize a Meridian, Mississippi Police officer who was killed in the line of duty as one of its own, Mayor Maddox said Friday.
Jay Barker Guilty of Misdemeanor, Sentenced to Probation for January Incident with Sara Evans
Jay Barker has been found guilty of a misdemeanor and sentenced to probation following his January arrest in Nashville after an incident with his wife Sara Evans.
Nick & Terry Saban Among Backers of Boutique Hotel Nearing Completion in Tuscaloosa
Coach Nick Saban and his philanthropist wife Terry are among the partners helping to finance a new boutique hotel nearing completion in downtown Tuscaloosa.
City to Unveil Statue of Tuscaloosa’s Boxing Champion Deontay Wilder
The city of Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports will unveil a statue honoring the Druid City's own legendary heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder later this month.
Moundville Woman Charged After Allegedly Hitting Race Runner with Car
A Moundville woman has been charged with felony assault after she allegedly struck a runner participating in a half marathon in Tuscaloosa with her vehicle.
Mayor Says Bryant-Denny, Not Coleman Coliseum, At Heart of Controversial Alcohol Sale Service Fee
The city of Tuscaloosa's feud with the University of Alabama over alcohol sales at its sporting events is about Bryant-Denny Stadium, not Coleman Coliseum.