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
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.
Tuscaloosa County High Forfeits Week 2 Win Over Gift Cards for Players
Tuscaloosa County High School's perfect start to the season has been marred after they were made to forfeit their Week 2 victory over the Bessemer City Purple Tigers.
Three New Pickleball Courts Opening in Northport This Year
As Northport continues slow progress on three major recreational projects, a smaller job is getting underway to bring pickleball courts to an underutilized site near the river.
Allegedly Abusive Fan Charged for Fighting Police at Bryant-Denny Stadium
A fan removed from Bryant-Denny Stadium for abusive behavior Saturday has been charged with two felonies for allegedly fighting the Northport Police escorting him.
University of Alabama Threatens Bans After “Disgusting” Reaction to Texas Loss
The University of Alabama will not tolerate the abuse some fans were caught piling on visitors Saturday as the Crimson Tide lost its home bout against Texas.
Victor Luna Inspires Excellence at Tuscaloosa’s Arcadia Elementary
Students and staff surprised a vibrant young leader at Tuscaloosa's Arcadia Elementary School with a ceremony Thursday as he was named their Inspiring Excellence Student of the Month.
GAMEDAY GUIDE: 42 New Restaurants and Retailers to Check Out Around Tuscaloosa
Check out the Thread's list of almost 40 area businesses that have opened, moved, expanded or announced plans to do so in 2023.
ROLL TIDE: 5 Things to Know As Classes Resume at University of Alabama
Roll Tide! As classes begin again Wednesday, here are five takeaways from President Stuart Bell looking ahead at another incredible year at the University of Alabama.