James Pinney News Today

1892 was the 400th anniversary of the “discovery” of America by Columbus. Few were questioning the term “discovery” at that time, though descendants of Vikings and Native Americans likely had

Editors note: This story ran in February as part of a tribute to Black History Month. We are re-upping it on our website today in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday

Editors note: This story ran in February as part of a tribute to Black History Month. We are re-upping it on our website today in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday

They also examine three other deaths in Decatur.

Police say a suspect was using an electric saw to slice off and steal parts of a Decatur woman’s car when he was confronted by the owner and her friend.

Teen girl was shot dead on a visit to Decatur.

Police said a Decatur man who punched his girlfriend hard enough to knock her left front tooth out was arrested and jailed.