Stephen Dethrage

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.

Tuscaloosa Developer Releases His Second Video Game, ‘Geo Mythica’

With 8-bit music and a nod to classic RPGs, Tuscaloosa's Chris Guin has crafted a game that feels both familiar and fresh.

Tuscaloosa Man Arrested for Possessing Child Pornography Thursday

A Tuscaloosa man was arrested on Thursday and charged with 10 counts of possessing child pornography after an investigation that began with a CyberTip.

Tuscaloosa Man Caught with 10 Pounds of Cocaine and $40,000 Cash

A Tuscaloosa man accused of drug trafficking is being jailed on a million-dollar bond after narcotics agents reportedly found over 10 pounds of cocaine and $40,000 cash at his home last week.

2 Downtown Tuscaloosa Businesses Expanding After Neighbors Close

Two businesses in downtown Tuscaloosa's Temerson Square are set to grow, and the city council voted earlier this week to increase their maximum occupancies to reflect the expansions.

All Future Tuscaloosa City Schools Graduates Must Meet New Requirements

All students graduating from city schools in Tuscaloosa will have to meet new requirements focused on demonstrating readiness for life after high school, a district spokesperson announced Tuesday.

Danny Higdon Enters Race for Northport Council Seat Stressing Transparency

Higdon believes in putting the power back in the hands of the citizens, especially when it comes to big-ticket projects like the water park.

Tuscaloosa Rushes to Repair Major Broken Sewer Line After 275,000-Gallon Leak

The Tuscaloosa City Council is rushing to approve expensive emergency repairs to a major sewer line that was badly damaged last week, causing a leak that has since been stopped.

State NAACP to Host Annual Conference in Tuscaloosa for First Time in Memory

The state organization of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will host their annual conference here in Tuscaloosa for the first time in memory, maybe ever.

Jury Finds Michael Davis, Co-Defendant of Darius Miles, Guilty of Capital Murder

A Tuscaloosa County jury has found Michael "Buzz" Davis, the lifelong friend and co-defendant of former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles, guilty of capital murder.

Moundville Man Dies In Bibb County Crash After Fleeing from Police

A Moundville man is dead after crashing as he fled from police, Alabama State Troopers have confirmed.