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
Tuscaloosa Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Capital Murder Case Against Darius Miles
A judge in Tuscaloosa County has denied a motion to dismiss the ongoing capital murder case filed against former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles.
Prosecutors Argue Timeline Disproves Darius Miles’ Self-Defense Claim
Prosecutors say the very timeline of events leading up to a deadly shooting on the Tuscaloosa Strip earlier this year rules out the defendant's claim he was acting in self-defense.
Attorneys Summarize Darius Miles’ Argument for Immunity in Capital Murder Case
Attorneys for former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles have summarized arguments that he feared for his life when he gave his friend a gun moments before a woman was killed in the crossfire of a January gunfight.
Former Tide Tackle Isaiah Buggs Offers Reward for Corvette Stolen in Tuscaloosa
A former defensive leader for the Crimson Tide who is still making tackles in the NFL is offering a cash reward for information after his Corvette was stolen in Tuscaloosa.
Seven-Term Alabama State Senator Roger Bedford Jr. Dies at Home in Tuscaloosa
Roger Bedford, Jr. an Alabama Democrat who spent almost three decades in the state Senate died Tuesday at his home in Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa News Building to Demolished as Design of Saban Center Nears Final Shape
The iconic home of the Tuscaloosa News will be at least partially demolished to make way for the still-being-designed Saban Center, Mayor Walt Maddox confirmed this week.
Alabama Releases ‘The Future is Crimson’ Homecoming Lineup, Tide Legend to Lead Parade
The University of Alabama has released the lineup of events for next weekend's action-packed Homecoming game and parade, with a Crimson Tide Legend set to serve as grand marshal.
Judge to Rule “Soon” on Darius Miles’ Immunity After Self-Defense Hearing Ends
Circuit Judge Daniel Pruet is weighing whether to dismiss the capital murder case against former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles after a long, frustrating immunity hearing finally concluded Friday.
Alabama Seeks Another Win as Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger Food Drive Returns
Students at the University of Alabama will look for a back-to-back win over their rivals as the annual Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger food drive returns this week.
University of Alabama Sets New Enrollment Record, Closing on 40,000 Students
The University of Alabama is bigger than ever this year as enrollment numbers once again broke all-time records and drew ever closer to the 40,000-student milestone.