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The Sept. 4 death of 16-year-old Jaiden DeJarnett is one example of why police departments struggle with the inherently dangerous practice of vehicle pursuits, local police chiefs said this week.

Supporters of Steve Perkins, the Black man killed by a Decatur police officer on Sept. 29, on Wednesday morning were surprised to find banners and posters with pro-police messages alongside

Four Decatur Police officers involved in the shooting death of Steve Perkins will get to appeal their job status during the week of Jan. 30.

Councilman Hunter Pepper isn’t shy about expressing his opinions. But now some of those opinions are drawing the ire of at least some of the people protesting the Sept. 29

Carrie Matthews Recreation Center, whose future has long been in debate, stood silent and empty while a large backhoe smashed T.C. Almon Recreation Center to pieces last week.

Hunter Pepper, who has been outspoken on the situation, said he has recommended the officers fired file an appeal.

Hunter Pepper, who has been outspoken on the situation, said he has recommended the officers fired to file an appeal.

Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling says the disciplinary hearing process for the officers involved in the shooting death of Steve Perkins is progressing.

Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling says the disciplinary hearing process for the officers involved in the shooting death of Steve Perkins is progressing.

A retired city employees lawsuit against the city attempting to block the demolition of the T.C. Almon Recreation Center was shut down by a judge late Monday, hours before demolition