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In the wake of Stephen Perkins' shooting death, Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling could have brought the city together. He didn't.
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Stephen Perkins stories
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.
Featured Opinion
Videos of the shooting by Decatur police of Stephen Perkins have raised questions that need to be answered truthfully.