Opinion Opinion | Decatur police officers are antagonizing their community Since Steve’s death, the community has been furious and consistently demanded justice and accountability. Patrick Darrington1 day ago
Public safety Wife of Steve Perkins arrested during peaceful protest in Decatur Catrela Perkins was arrested and later released during the latest ugly incident between DPD and citizens. Josh Moon3 days ago
Local news ACLU challenges Decatur policy requiring permit for protests Decatur is seeking to change when, how, and if individuals and groups can peacefully protest. Jacob HolmesJanuary 17, 2024
Courts One officer charged with murder in the death of Steve Perkins Marquette was arrested by the Morgan County Sheriff's Office and booked into the Morgan County Jail with a $30,000 bond. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 8, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Decatur mayor’s shameful permit requirement latest black eye for city Upset because people are protesting outside of his house, Decatur mayor Tab Bowling wants to violate the constitution to stop them. Josh MoonJanuary 3, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Something strange has happened in Decatur In Decatur, the killing of a Black man by police has mattered to the entire community. Josh MoonNovember 27, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Stephen Perkins still needs justice His name still needs to be cleared and his killer – or killers – held accountable. David PersonNovember 10, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Stephen Perkins didn’t have a chance Perkins was shot to death by a police officer on Sept. 29th in his own front yard. David PersonOctober 12, 2023
Environment Report: Feds massively underestimating cost of cleaning up toxic forever chemicals Decatur is one of the communities heavily impacted by the pollution of PFAS chemicals in its water supply. Jacob HolmesJuly 20, 2023
Economy Alabama metros have the lowest unemployment rates in the nation The Birmingham-Hoover metro area was ranked the lowest in the nation at 1.8 percent. StaffMay 5, 2023