Entry: 🚘 Eastbound on HWY 24 towards Decatur: - Right lane only for RTS traffic - Left lane only for through traffic 🚘 Westbound on HWY 24 towards Trinity: - Left lane only for RTS traffic - Right lane only for through traffic

Day 1 of Rock the South is here! 🎸 The main gate opens at 2 p.m. today. Please review traffic guidelines below to ensure a smooth arrival.

Got unused or expired medications? Don’t let them become a risk. We’re partnering with the Partnership for a Drug-Free Community to host a Medication Takeback on October 24 between 10 AM - 2 PM at Decatur City Hall. 💊 Drive up to drop off!

Members of our department recently completed the Southeastern Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar. Held in partnership with the FBI, the program focuses on leadership training and officer wellness. We are incredibly proud of our team’s dedication to professional growth

The Decatur Police Department requests the public's assistance locating a runaway juvenile, 15-year-old Maddie Jane Nix-McIntyre. Family says she is a diabetic and without her medication. Maddie’s last known location was in Tennessee.

We're excited to join forces with the Food Bank of North Alabama to help make a difference for families in our community. On Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (or until food runs out), our community will come together with a goal of feeding at least 500 families.

Decatur Animal Services is waiving all adoption fees on Friday, September 4! 🐶😺 Check out their Facebook page to view all available pets before the event. facebook.com/DecaturAnimal

TRAFFIC ALERT: Stratford Rd. and Country Club Rd. will be closed for an extended amount of time due to storm damage. Crews are working on repairs. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route.

The Decatur Police Department will begin conducting traffic safety checkpoints on Friday, August 21, 2026 throughout the city. As part of our continued efforts to promote safe driving habits, these safety checkpoints will be conducted on a weekly basis.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Single-vehicle wreck with injuries on Hwy 20 near Woodall Rd. Eastbound traffic is blocked. Please avoid the area at this time.

MISSING PERSON: The Decatur Police Department requests the public’s help locating 37-year-old Jamie New. Jamie was reported missing on June 15, 2026. He was reportedly last seen April 8, 2026 near the 1200 block of Timberland Drive SW.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crews are on Hwy 67 near Publix responding to a single-vehicle wreck into the backwaters of the Tennessee River. The driver was transported with non-life threatening injuries. Officers will temporarily close the roadway for vehicle removal. Delays are expected.