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Decatur voters, pending one runoff, chose two activists for city council. But they took the usual route for mayor.
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Gov. Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year
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Mark Merrick named Dean of UAB School of Health Professions
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Gov. Ivey showcases healthcare legislation signed into law
UAB Medicine expands care with new clinics in first quarter of 2026
House passes bill to prohibit vaping in public spaces, rename Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act
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Cancer researchers highlight findings, push for funding at Alabama capitol
- Opinion
Stephen Perkins stories
Legislature
House Bill 10 would require the release of law enforcement body or dashboard camera footage.
Featured Opinion
In the wake of Stephen Perkins' shooting death, Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling could have brought the city together. He didn't.
Courts
A federal judge dismissed several claims in a federal lawsuit filed by the family of Stephen Perkins, who was killed by Decatur Police.
Public safety
Catrela Perkins was arrested and later released during the latest ugly incident between DPD and citizens.
Local news
A weekend incident is the latest in a string of arrests that have been made against protesters since the death of Stephen Perkins.
Local news
Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling announced police officers were terminated in the aftermath of the Stephen Perkins shooting.
Opinion
His name still needs to be cleared and his killer – or killers – held accountable.
Public safety
Decatur chief admits that initial statement contained "misinformation," but did police violate state law by going to Perkins' home?
Featured Opinion
Perkins was shot to death by a police officer on Sept. 29th in his own front yard.