Decatur County courthouse closed for MLK Day; Tuesday meetings scheduled

County officials have announced that the Decatur County Courthouse will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Residents who planned in-person visits for records, permits, or other courthouse services should plan ahead, as normal business operations at the courthouse will be paused for the holiday.

Public business resumes Tuesday, January 20, when two county meetings are scheduled at the courthouse in Decaturville. The Decatur County Solid Waste Board will convene at 4:30 PM; the regular monthly meeting of the Decatur County Commission is set for 6:00 PM in the courthouse at 22 West Main Street. The commission agenda and the county’s public comment guidelines are available on the county website; those guidelines were approved by the commission on November 25, 2024.

The commission meeting will include consideration of three vacant seats: two positions for District 7 commissioner and one position for District 8 commissioner. Any persons interested in those openings are encouraged to attend. The meeting begins with a 15-minute public input session at 6:00 PM, followed immediately by the regular business of the commission. Those who wish to speak during the public input period should contact the Decatur County Mayor’s office at 731-852-2131 or sign in at least 15 minutes before the meeting is called to order. The county website contains the sign-in and public comment procedures.

Accessibility and non-discrimination are noted in the county’s public notice. The Decatur County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, or national origin, and the courthouse is handicap accessible. When necessary, reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities; any person who requires additional assistance should contact the Mayor’s office before any meeting.

For Decatur County residents this week, the practical impact is straightforward: plan around the courthouse closure Monday and, if you have a stake in local representation or waste management policy, consider attending the meetings Tuesday evening. Filling the three commission vacancies could reshape representation for parts of the county, and the public input period offers a direct way to raise concerns or support for local projects. Watch the county’s posted agenda before Tuesday for details on items to be considered and any supplemental materials the commission may review.