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.

13-Year-Old Arrested for Threatening Tuscaloosa Middle School

A 13-year-old has been arrested and charged with a felony after she allegedly made a post on social media threatening a middle school in Tuscaloosa

University of Alabama Boasts Record Enrollment, Surpassing 40,000 For First Time

The University of Alabama is celebrating a series of record-breaking enrollment numbers this week after the final tallying of the 2024-2025 student population, which has surpassed 40,000 for the first time.

Proficiency Rising in Tuscaloosa Elementary Schools, Stagnant in Middle, Low in High Schools

Academic proficiency is climbing steadily at every elementary school in the city of Tuscaloosa, relatively stagnant in middle schools and very low in its three high schools.

Brookwood Schools Beef Up Security After Threat from Student Outside Tuscaloosa County

A threatening post made online led to an enhanced law enforcement presence at Brookwood Middle and High Schools Friday, where an investigation thankfully found no credible threat.

Alabama Business Leader William F. O’Connor Jr Dies

A leading consultant and business leader died this week at 73 and will be laid to rest in Tuscaloosa next week.

West Alabama Schools Announce Delay Ahead of Hurricane’s Impact

Some West Alabama schools will delay the start of class Thursday as they brace for the local impact of Hurricane Francine.

1 Dead in Collision with Sipsey Valley Middle School Bus in Tuscaloosa County Wednesday

One person was killed when a vehicle rear-ended a Tuscaloosa County School System bus carrying students to Sipsey Valley Middle and High Schools in Fosters Wednesday.

Senator Seeks Support for Alabama to Buy Tuscaloosa Bypass Toll Bridge

A state senator is pushing to see the state of Alabama purchase the Tuscaloosa Bypass toll bridge over the Black Warrior River and stop charging drivers to use it.

Work Continues On Northport Shore’s $27 Million River Run Park

Work is continuing on Northport's signature River Run Park, where city Engineer Tera Tubbs said development is on track for games to hosted there a little more than a year from now.

Tennessee Teen Leads Police on Chase Across Alabama Before Arrest Outside Tuscaloosa

A Tennessee teenager was arrested in Tuscaloosa after leading police on a pursuit that spanned most of the state Saturday morning.