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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.

Hopkins County Coroner Dennis Mayfield was recognized at the February 6, 2018 Fiscal Court meeting for 20 years of service in the County Coroner's office.

Pictured are Judge-Executive Donald Carroll and Coroner Dennis Mayfield.

Shelia Hopper of the County Clerk's office was recognized for 15 years of service at the January 23, 2018 Fiscal Court meeting. From left: Hopkins County Clerk Keenan Cloern, Judge-Executive Donald Carroll, and Shelia Hopper.

Sanitation employee Steve Trice was recognized during the January 23, 2018 Fiscal Court meeting for 15 years of service. From left: Judge-Executive Donald Carroll, Steve Trice, Public Works Director Jeff Browning, and Solid Waste Coordinator Greg Camplin.

The West Kentucky Archery Association presented a check for $10,000 to Hopkins County Fiscal Court for its support of the Archery Complex. From left: Magistrate Billy Parrish, Magistrate Jack Whitfield, Frank Williams, Magistrate Charlie Beshears, Crystal Carlton, Judge-Executive Donald Carroll, Michael Hunt, Community Development Director Mike Duncan, Tourist and Convention Commission Executive Director Tricia Noel, Magistrate Bill Rudd, Magistrate Karol Welch, and Magistrate Vicki Thomison.