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.
Stephen Dethrage
Mrs. Terry & Others Launch “Set the Foundation” Fundraising Campaign for Saban Center
Mrs. Terry Saban, the queen of Alabama football, is joining other local leaders to raise funds for the immersive STEM hub her foundation is planning in downtown Tuscaloosa.
Sports Artist Daniel Moore Reveals Sketch of Iron Bowl-Winning Gravedigger Catch
Sports artist Daniel Moore has released a sketch of his painting commemorating the jaw-dropping Gravedigger pass that effectively ended an electric Iron Bowl last month.
Architects Present Final Design for Northport’s River Run Park Ball Fields
Local architects were in Northport Tuesday night to present their final vision for new tournament-ready baseball and softball fields at the newly rebranded Northport Shore property.
Honoring Hometown Heroes: Paramedic David Harrelson Improves the Lives He Saves
David Harrelson, a paramedic with Tuscaloosa's NorthStar Emergency Medical Services, says he can't imagine life doing anything else.
GRATEFUL FOR GROWTH: 50 Restaurants and Retailers Tuscaloosa Welcomed This Year
As we set aside all coverage but breaking news to celebrate with loved ones, here's a look at 50 restaurants and retailers who opened in the area or announced plans to this year.
Tuscaloosa and Auburn Mayors Again Wager Donations on Iron Bowl
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox will again wager against Auburn Mayor Ron Anders, staking donations to local charities on the outcome of the Iron Bowl.
Bama Football Players Mentor Tuscaloosa Kids Through Big Brothers Big Sisters
More than a dozen kids in Tuscaloosa will have their lives changed by one-on-one mentoring from active Crimson Tide football players volunteering through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Alabama.
PARA Picks Bama Football Stars to Lead West Alabama Christmas Parade
Two Alabama football stars will lead the West Alabama Christmas Parade, the Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority announced Monday.
Northport’s In-Progress Sportsplex and Tournament Fields Get New Names
The city of Northport has given official names to the sports complex and tournament ball fields under development on the banks of the Black Warrior River.
NYT: Tuscaloosa to Host Fourth Republican Presidential Debate Next Month
The Republican National Party has selected Tuscaloosa as the host city for a fourth primary presidential debate ahead of the 2024 election, according to a Friday report from the New York Times.