At its first meeting of the new year, the Hopkins County Fiscal Court received some exciting news—the new building that will house the county’s law enforcement is set to open next week.
Sheriff Matt Sanderson announced that the newly constructed Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, located at 261 Responders Lane in Madisonville, will open to the public on Tuesday, Jan. 13th.
click to download audioHe said a ribbon-cutting and open house will be held at noon on Tuesday.
click to download audioDuring another department report, magistrates heard from County Clerk Keenan Cloern, who reminded anyone interested in running for a city or county seat in the 2026 Primary Election that the deadline to file is this Friday.
click to download audioShe also clarified the filing deadline for Independent candidates in response to a magistrate’s question.
click to download audioIn response to another question, Cloern provided details about political party changes, as well as new voter registrations and address changes.
click to download audioWith no action items on the agenda for old or new business, the Fiscal Court heard comments from the Hopkins County Historical Society before adjourning the meeting.
