Local news Brother of man shot by Decatur Police delays mayoral candidacy announcement Nicholas Perkins was expected to announce his mayoral candidacy this week in the troubled city, but that has been delayed. Josh MoonMarch 7, 2025
Local news Decatur Police chief to step down After several months of protests and a recent vote against him by the city council, Decatur Police Chief Todd Pinion has decided to step... Josh MoonFebruary 24, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | A leadership change is the only way forward for the Decatur Police Department For Decatur's Police Department to move forward and regain the respect of the community, a change in leadership likely will be necessary. Josh MoonJanuary 28, 2025
Local news Decatur City Council to review police department’s internal review Green Research and Technology will share findings from it's 1,150-hour review of the Decatur Police Department. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 7, 2025
Local news Decatur City Council OKs more hours for police department review The Decatur City Council added 400 additional hours for Green Research & Technology to review the police department. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 20, 2024
Courts Federal lawsuit in Decatur Police shooting hanging by a thread A federal judge dismissed several claims in a federal lawsuit filed by the family of Stephen Perkins, who was killed by Decatur Police. Josh MoonAugust 8, 2024
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 DarringtonApril 24, 2024
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 MoonApril 22, 2024
Local news Is the Decatur Police Department retaliating against protesters? A weekend incident is the latest in a string of arrests that have been made against protesters since the death of Stephen Perkins. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 14, 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