Emergency Management Director Frank Wright was recognized during the May 1, 2018 Fiscal Court meeting for 15 years of service to Hopkins County. Pictured from left: Frank Wright and Judge-Executive Donald Carroll.

During the June 5, 2018 Fiscal Court meeting, a proclamation was read declaring the month of June as Relay for Life month in Hopkins County. Pictured from left: Judge-Executive Donald Carroll and Pat Vincent.

At the June 5 Fiscal Court meeting, Tommy Tapp was recognized for 10 years of service in the Hopkins County Public Works Department. Pictured from left: Judge-Executive Donald Carroll, Tommy Tapp, and Public Works Director Jeff Browning.

The Hopkins County Tourist and Convention Commission presented Hopkins County Fiscal Court with a check for $50,000 during the March 20, 2018 Fiscal Court meeting. The funds will be used for the Outdoor Archery Range to be constructed at the West Kentucky Archery Complex. Pictured, from left: Magistrates Karol Welch, Billy Parrish, Hannah Myers, and Charlie Beshears; Judge-Executive Donald Carroll with Hopkins County Tourist and Convention Commission Board Chair Keith Cartwright and Executive Director Tricia Noel; and Magistrates Vicki Thomison, Jack Whitfield Jr., and Bill Rudd.

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During the March 6, 2018 Fiscal Court meeting, Judge-Executive Donald Carroll presented Donald Ethridge, who has worked in the County Clerk’s office for 40 years, a commemorative plaque. Pictured from left are Judge-Executive Carroll, Donald Ethridge, and Hopkins County Clerk Keenan Cloern.

Hopkins County Fiscal Court and the City of Madisonville issued a joint proclamation declaring March 2018 as Literacy Celebration Month. The proclamation was presented at the February 20, 2018 Fiscal Court meeting. Pictured are Peggy Stirsman of Celebrate Literacy Hopkins County, and Judge-Executive Donald Carroll.

Hopkins County Jail employee Amber Eagles was recognized at the February 6, 2018 Fiscal Court meeting for five years of service to the county.

Pictured from left: Judge-Executive Donald Carroll, Amber Eagles, and Hopkins County Jailer Mike Lewis.