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 Fire Rescue to Begin Giving Blood to Badly Injured Patients Prehospital
Responders with the Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue service will soon begin administering blood products to people who are critically injured before they go to a hospital.
Tuscaloosa Grants Developer Stan Pate $65 Million Incentive to Revive McFarland Mall
An almost-unanimous Tuscaloosa City Council voted Tuesday night to grant developer Stan Pate the largest tax incentive package they've ever passed in order to catalyze a transformational redevelopment of the McFarland Mall property on Skyland Boulevard.
Tuscaloosa VCU IDs Man Killed in Quadruple Shooting, Announces Arrest
Police in Tuscaloosa County have identified the man who was killed in a quadruple shooting at a residence early Sunday morning and arrested the man they believe is responsible.
Man Killed in Quadruple Shooting in Tuscaloosa County
Investigators in Tuscaloosa County are on the scene of a quadruple shooting that left one man dead early Sunday morning.
Juvenile in Critical Condition After Shooting at Tuscaloosa’s Rosedale Apartments
A juvenile victim is in critical condition after a Saturday shooting in Tuscaloosa.
Man Charged with Capital Murder for Woman’s Predawn Killing in Tuscaloosa
A 25-year-old man has been located and arrested and will be charged with capital murder after he allegedly shot a woman to death early Thursday morning in Tuscaloosa.
Northport Partners with Blue Cross, Blue Shield on Now-Open Fitness Court
A public-private partnership came to fruition in Northport Thursday morning, where city leaders cut the ribbon on a new outdoor fitness court designed for everyone 14 and up.
PHOTOS: Tuscaloosa Celebrates Opening of Gorgeous, Mile-Long Western Riverwalk
City leaders gathered in a breathtaking new public space on the banks of the Black Warrior River Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of Tuscaloosa's Western Riverwalk.
Woman Killed in Predawn Shooting in Tuscaloosa Thursday Morning
Police in Tuscaloosa are investigating a fatal shooting that has left a woman dead Thursday morning.
PHOTOS: Hundreds of Alabama Students Peacefully Protest For and Against Israel
A few hundred students protesting against Israel and its conflict with Palestinians in Gaza drew an at least equally large contingent of counter-protestors in a peaceful demonstration Wednesday.