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
Duo Behind Tuscaloosa’s Jalapeños Restaurants Open South’s Largest Tequila Bar
The men who co-own and operate Tuscaloosa's popular Jalapeños restaurants opened what they call the largest tequila bar in the South this week in downtown's Temerson Square.
Tuscaloosa Murder Victim Was Teenager, 20-Year-Old Suspect Jailed
The victim of a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa's South Park community Wednesday night was a teenager, and a 20-year-old suspect has been charged with his murder.
BREAKING: 1 Dead in Wednesday Night Shooting in Tuscaloosa, 20-Year-Old Arrested
Another shooting in Tuscaloosa has left a person dead Wednesday night.
Kids Can Get Outside & Learn As Gross Out Camp Returns to Tuscaloosa This Summer
Young area children can take to the great outdoors and get some cleverly disguised education when the Gross Out Camp returns to north Tuscaloosa this summer.
Police Arrest Man for Double Shooting at Tuscaloosa Bar That Allegedly Kicked Him Out
Police have arrested the man they say opened fire on a Tuscaloosa bar late last month, leaving one person critically injured and another with minor injuries.
Crime Down Across All “Big 5″ Categories, Tuscaloosa Police Department Reports
Crime is down in Tuscaloosa across all five "Big 5" categories - especially when looking at five years of data, which reflects huge declines over time.
Some West Alabama Schools to Close for Severe Weather Wednesday
Some schools in West Alabama are choosing to either stay closed or dismiss early on Wednesday as the threat of severe weather looms.
Tuscaloosa Council Unanimously Renames Street for Beloved Local Doctor
The Tuscaloosa City Council has unanimously voted to rename a local street in honor of Dr. Ramesh Peramsetty, the founder of several medical offices operating under the banner of the Crimson Network.
Naomi Jane Weaver (June 3rd, 1934 – April 4th, 2024)
Naomi Jane Weaver, age 89 of the Samantha community passed away April 4, 2024, at home.
Bryan Cooper Patton (August 26th, 1949 – April 4th, 2024)
Bryan Cooper Patton, age 74, of Eutaw, Alabama, passed away on April 4, 2024.