Is the Decatur Police Department retaliating against protesters?
Last weekend in Decatur, a young woman was arrested for “disorderly conduct” while protesting in front of Mayor Tab Bowling's home. The incident is the latest in a series of arrests made against protesters since the death of Stephen Perkins, and many area residents believe this was a deliberate attempt to quell the protests. He […]
Former Decatur police officer pleads not guilty, waives arraignment
Former Decatur police officer Mac Bailey Marquette, charged with murder in the shooting death of Decatur resident Stephen Perkins, has pleaded not guilty and waived his right to an arraignment scheduled for next month. Mack Bailey Market (Marshall County Sheriff's Department/Facebook) The incident last September sparked protests and anger against Decatur police and Mayor Tab […]
Port Authority delivers inland intermodal container facility to Decatur
Life along Decatur's waterfront is about to get a little more lively. The Alabama Ports Authority announced Tuesday that River City will be the home of the agency's third intermodal container shipping facility. The facility is affiliated with CSX Transportation and will complete the rail connection from the Port of Mobile intermodal facility to customers […]
ACLU challenges Decatur policy requiring permit for protests
The city of Decatur's plan to charge protesters with disorderly conduct if they don't obtain a parade permit before protesting violates their First Amendment rights, according to a letter released by the ACLU. ing. The ACLU of Alabama shared the following on Tuesday: letter He spoke to Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling about his concerns about […]
Decatur mayor’s shameful permit requirement latest black eye for city
Decatur's mayor is tired of people protesting outside his home, disrupting family time, bothering neighbors and making life more difficult. Sure, it will be difficult for people to come to your house and permanently upend your nice and peaceful life. Just ask Steve Perkins' family. That's why the protesters are there to let Mayor Tab […]
