Hopkins County Government Updates
April 2, 2020
ATV Park Closed
The West Kentucky ATV Park, 5699 Hopkinsville Road, is closed until further notice. The closure is due to the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, in the area. For more information, call (270) 821-8294.
The West Kentucky ATV Park, 5699 Hopkinsville Road, is closed until further notice. The closure is due to the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, in the area. For more information, call (270) 821-8294.
Hopkins County Curfew
Judge-Executive Jack Whitfield, Jr. has issued an Executive Order establishing a curfew for Hopkins County, effective immediately, that will improve social distancing and decrease the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, in this area.
The provisions of the curfew are:
Judge-Executive Jack Whitfield, Jr. has issued an Executive Order establishing a curfew for Hopkins County, effective immediately, that will improve social distancing and decrease the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, in this area.
The provisions of the curfew are:
- Those 18 and younger shall not be in public between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or on the way or actively engaged in employment.
- Groups of 10 or more people congregating in any place open to the public are prohibited. This does not prevent unassociated persons from being in a public place, such as a grocery store or outdoor park.
March 29/ 2020
Jury Duty
If you were previously selected for Jury Duty in Hopkins Circuit Court for the trial term, April 2,2020, through June 30, 2020, or Hopkins District Court for the trial term, April 9, 2020 through June 11, 2020, your jury service has been postponed. Therefore, please do NOT report to the Hopkins County Judicial Center on your orientation date.At this time, we are unsure when the jury orientation sessions will be held. We will send letters out informing you of your new report dates as soon as we know. We understand the confusion and frustration that everyone is experiencing during these uncertain and historic times. We appreciate your patience and your service to our community.
If you were previously selected for Jury Duty in Hopkins Circuit Court for the trial term, April 2,2020, through June 30, 2020, or Hopkins District Court for the trial term, April 9, 2020 through June 11, 2020, your jury service has been postponed. Therefore, please do NOT report to the Hopkins County Judicial Center on your orientation date.At this time, we are unsure when the jury orientation sessions will be held. We will send letters out informing you of your new report dates as soon as we know. We understand the confusion and frustration that everyone is experiencing during these uncertain and historic times. We appreciate your patience and your service to our community.
March 21, 2020
Sheriff's Department Announcement
Just want to quickly address some questions we are getting about the restrictions the Governor has put in place.
On 3/17/2020: The Governor Signed an executive order that by 5 p.m. Wednesday March 18, all public-facing businesses that encourage public congregation or that by the nature of their service to the public cannot comply with the CDC guidelines concerning social distancing are going to have to cease their operations. These businesses must include: entertainment and recreational facilities, community and recreation centers, gyms and exercise facilities, hair salons, nail salons, spas, concert venues, theaters, and sporting event facilities.
There are some businesses that are exempt: food providers, food processors, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, feed mills, construction, trash collection, retail, groceries, consumer goods, home repair, hardware, auto repair, pharmacies, other medical facilities, biomedical, health care, post offices, insurance, banks, gas stations, laundromats, veterinary clinics and pet stores, warehousing, storage, distribution, public transportation, and hotel and commercial lodging can all remain open at this point, but must follow the CDC guidelines for social distancing. Malls are considered retail, so they are not a part of the executive order at the moment.
Things are subject to change from day to day.
Please see the below state website for the most up to date information:
www.kycovid19.ky.gov
Just want to quickly address some questions we are getting about the restrictions the Governor has put in place.
- You can go for a drive and be on the roadways.
- You can be outside- go for a walk, hike, work in the yard.
- You can check on your neighbors, family, and friends- please do so. However, please keep a 6ft distance especially with the elderly.
- You can go to the grocery store, medical facilities, pharmacies and to get fuel.
- All mass gatherings are prohibited.
- In yesterdays address by the Governor, 03/20/20, he stated churches could have drive-up church but asked everyone to keep the 6ft distancing rule in place. Many of them will be streaming live or posting a recorded service.
On 3/17/2020: The Governor Signed an executive order that by 5 p.m. Wednesday March 18, all public-facing businesses that encourage public congregation or that by the nature of their service to the public cannot comply with the CDC guidelines concerning social distancing are going to have to cease their operations. These businesses must include: entertainment and recreational facilities, community and recreation centers, gyms and exercise facilities, hair salons, nail salons, spas, concert venues, theaters, and sporting event facilities.
There are some businesses that are exempt: food providers, food processors, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, feed mills, construction, trash collection, retail, groceries, consumer goods, home repair, hardware, auto repair, pharmacies, other medical facilities, biomedical, health care, post offices, insurance, banks, gas stations, laundromats, veterinary clinics and pet stores, warehousing, storage, distribution, public transportation, and hotel and commercial lodging can all remain open at this point, but must follow the CDC guidelines for social distancing. Malls are considered retail, so they are not a part of the executive order at the moment.
Things are subject to change from day to day.
Please see the below state website for the most up to date information:
www.kycovid19.ky.gov
March 20, 2020
Solid Waste Convenience Centers
Friends, if you have heard that county solid waste convenience centers are closing, that information is incorrect. This is an essential service the county has to provide.
FACT: We will send a press release soon announcing that, starting March 23, the Dalton and Ashbyburg convenience centers will only be open one day each week. Dalton will be open normal hours on Saturdays, and Ashbyburg will be open normal hours on Tuesdays. These are the convenience centers with the least traffic.
FACT: All other convenience centers will continue to operate on their normal schedules.
Friends, if you have heard that county solid waste convenience centers are closing, that information is incorrect. This is an essential service the county has to provide.
FACT: We will send a press release soon announcing that, starting March 23, the Dalton and Ashbyburg convenience centers will only be open one day each week. Dalton will be open normal hours on Saturdays, and Ashbyburg will be open normal hours on Tuesdays. These are the convenience centers with the least traffic.
FACT: All other convenience centers will continue to operate on their normal schedules.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES CLOSING TO IN-PERSON TRAFFIC ON MARCH 18
As a result of guidelines recently issued by federal and state governments and the Hopkins County Health Department, Hopkins County Judge-Executive Jack Whitfield, Jr. issued an Executive Order today announcing that all county government offices will close to in-person traffic, with limited exceptions, from Wednesday, March 18, 2020 to Friday, April 3, 2020.
Employees will continue to report to work as usual during this time unless they show signs of illness, such as a fever. Departments will serve the public by utilizing other resources such as phone, fax, email, videoconferencing, or the internet.
County services have not been suspended – only interactions with the public at government offices have changed. The majority of citizens’ needs can be met in ways that do not require in-person interaction. In limited circumstances where government in-person services are deemed necessary, they will be provided by appointment only and employees will engage in proper social distancing as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mail and package deliveries to county government offices will continue as usual. All county convenience centers will continue operations, and will be open regular hours.
On April 3, 2020, this policy will be re-evaluated based on the information available on the spread of COVID-19 in our area.
Additional information is included with this press release regarding access to various county services. This information will be posted regularly to the Hopkins County Government Facebook page and at the web site hopkinscounty.ky.gov. Citizens are also encouraged to contact individual offices for more information:
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office
As of 4pm on 03-17-2020, the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office will be closing the office to foot traffic and will be stopping non-essential services such as: CCDW permits, vehicle Inspections, fingerprinting services, in-office tax payments, and photos for passports.
Please check the Hopkins County KY Sheriff’s Office Facebook page for future updates.
Public Works Road Department
Hopkins County Public Works Department
2290 Laffoon Trail, Madisonville Kentucky 42431
Phone 270-326-6160
Email ktodd@hopkinscounty.net
Hopkins County Attorney’s Office
Contact the County Attorney’s staff by phone at (270) 821-3164 or by email at misti@hopkinsca.com. The Child Support Unit has a drop-box and a drive-thru window for payments. For these locations and for other questions relating to Child Support issues, please call (270) 821-6666.
Hopkins County Clerk’s Office
Contact:
Keenan Cloern, Hopkins County Clerk
24 Union Street
Madisonville, KY. 42431
(270) 821-7361
Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Closes to Public Access
In accordance with the order from Governor Andy Beshear and all other local governmental agencies, the Hopkins County Clerk’s Office will be CLOSED to the public beginning 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2020 and will remain closed until further notice. Staff will still report to work to assist with all work that is received by mail, drop-box, online or via the phone.
VEHICLE RENEWALS: (choose one of the following options)
Please utilize our mail-in service or the drop box on the front of our building. If you need any forms, we will be happy to mail them to you.
LAND RECORDS & DEEDS
Please call our office and we will be happy to fax, email or mail you a copy of anything you need, at NO CHARGE. You may also utilize our drop box and we will return the recorded document to you by mail. Also, for your convenience I have authorized a temporary, free access portal for www.Titlesearcher.com. It will accommodate up to five users at a time, so please share. The username is: hopkinscares and the password: hopkinscc
ELECTION & VOTER INFORMATION
Please call our office at 270-821-7361. We will be working diligently on the 2020 Primary Election that has now been moved to June 23, 2020. Election school for the poll workers has been cancelled and a new date will be set in the near future. A letter will be sent to notify all election officers. If you would like to change your party or update your address, you can do so online at www.govoteky.com
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED SERVICES
Hopkins County Jail
Mike Lewis, Hopkins County Jailer: The Hopkins County Jail has suspended all visits in an effort to reduce large groups of the public from congregating in the lobby. All volunteer-run programming has also been suspended. Only staff and arresting officers are being allowed access to the secure area of the jail. In an effort to protect the staff, inmates, and public, everyone entering the secure area is being screened per the CDC guidelines before entering.
Hopkins County Judge-Executive’s Office
Hopkins County Judge-Executive Jack Whitfield, Jr. welcomes citizens to visit him by appointment at this time, or by phone by calling 270-821-8294 Please be patient, as he is involved in many meetings at this time relating to the current crisis, but he is interested in hearing from you and talking with you.
As a result of guidelines recently issued by federal and state governments and the Hopkins County Health Department, Hopkins County Judge-Executive Jack Whitfield, Jr. issued an Executive Order today announcing that all county government offices will close to in-person traffic, with limited exceptions, from Wednesday, March 18, 2020 to Friday, April 3, 2020.
Employees will continue to report to work as usual during this time unless they show signs of illness, such as a fever. Departments will serve the public by utilizing other resources such as phone, fax, email, videoconferencing, or the internet.
County services have not been suspended – only interactions with the public at government offices have changed. The majority of citizens’ needs can be met in ways that do not require in-person interaction. In limited circumstances where government in-person services are deemed necessary, they will be provided by appointment only and employees will engage in proper social distancing as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mail and package deliveries to county government offices will continue as usual. All county convenience centers will continue operations, and will be open regular hours.
On April 3, 2020, this policy will be re-evaluated based on the information available on the spread of COVID-19 in our area.
Additional information is included with this press release regarding access to various county services. This information will be posted regularly to the Hopkins County Government Facebook page and at the web site hopkinscounty.ky.gov. Citizens are also encouraged to contact individual offices for more information:
- Hopkins County Government Center (270) 821-8294
- Hopkins County Attorney (270) 821-3164
- Hopkins County Clerk (270) 821-7361
- Hopkins County Sheriff (270) 821-5661
- Hopkins County Jail (270) 821-6704
- Hopkins County Public Works (270) 326-6160
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office
As of 4pm on 03-17-2020, the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office will be closing the office to foot traffic and will be stopping non-essential services such as: CCDW permits, vehicle Inspections, fingerprinting services, in-office tax payments, and photos for passports.
- You can still renew your CCDW license on the Kentucky State Police website by following this link: https://kspportal.ky.gov/CCDW/Public/Login.aspx.
- For those of you needing to pay taxes- property, coal, oil or gas taxes, please utilize the outside secure drop box. The drop box is located on the north side of the Government Center (HCSO). If you utilize the drop box please include a self-addressed and stamped return envelope so we can send you a receipt.
- You may also use our website to pay real estate property taxes online. Just follow this link to get started: https://hopkinscountysheriff.com/index.php/taxes. For all other taxes please use the drop box or regular mail delivery.
- If using the online option you can pay by credit card, which has a fee attached. Sorry, we cannot absorb credit card costs on tax payments. You may also pay online using an e-check which only cost $1.50 to use so this is the least expensive method.
Please check the Hopkins County KY Sheriff’s Office Facebook page for future updates.
Public Works Road Department
- It will be business as usual with the Hopkins County Road Department. Our employees have little to no contact with the public, but all are advised to keep a safe social distance from everyone and to wash their hands often.
- The front door of the Public Works building will be locked and a sign placed on the door with directions to contact the Public Works office and or PWD and Road Foreman if there is a concern or an issue that needs attention. All safety/emergency issues will be addressed first and given the highest priority. All less critical issues will be addressed as time allows.
- All Hopkins County Convenience Centers will remain open and on their regular schedules, but all employees have been instructed to keep a safe social distance from everyone they may come in contact with.
- The Sanitation Office located at the Hopkins County Landfill will be open on its regular schedule, but the office doors will be locked. A sign will be placed on the door with instructions as how to obtain an ATV waiver and where to place signed waivers. There will also be instructions for paying contractor dumping fees. If a receipt is required, it will be placed in the box while you are dumping and can be picked up as you leave the property.
Hopkins County Public Works Department
2290 Laffoon Trail, Madisonville Kentucky 42431
Phone 270-326-6160
Email ktodd@hopkinscounty.net
Hopkins County Attorney’s Office
Contact the County Attorney’s staff by phone at (270) 821-3164 or by email at misti@hopkinsca.com. The Child Support Unit has a drop-box and a drive-thru window for payments. For these locations and for other questions relating to Child Support issues, please call (270) 821-6666.
Hopkins County Clerk’s Office
Contact:
Keenan Cloern, Hopkins County Clerk
24 Union Street
Madisonville, KY. 42431
(270) 821-7361
Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Closes to Public Access
In accordance with the order from Governor Andy Beshear and all other local governmental agencies, the Hopkins County Clerk’s Office will be CLOSED to the public beginning 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2020 and will remain closed until further notice. Staff will still report to work to assist with all work that is received by mail, drop-box, online or via the phone.
VEHICLE RENEWALS: (choose one of the following options)
- Mail in your current registration and/or current tax notice and Kentucky proof of insurance, include a check payable to the County Clerk (above mentioned address). We will process and return your decal and receipt by mail at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.
- You may utilize the drop-box located on the front of our building. Please include your current registration and/or tax notice, proof of Kentucky insurance and a check payable to County Clerk. We will process and return your decal and receipt by mail at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.
- IF your insurance is verified in our system, we can process your renewal over the telephone. You will need your license plate number or title number when you call. Payment will be made via credit/debit card; a $2.50 fee is applied to debit cards and 4% fee of your total if you use a credit card. HCCO cannot absorb the fees for credit/debit cards so unfortunately they are passed on to our customers through the servicing company.
- Renew online at drive.ky.gov - not all vehicles qualify; 2019 vehicle property taxes can also be obtained at this website.
Please utilize our mail-in service or the drop box on the front of our building. If you need any forms, we will be happy to mail them to you.
LAND RECORDS & DEEDS
Please call our office and we will be happy to fax, email or mail you a copy of anything you need, at NO CHARGE. You may also utilize our drop box and we will return the recorded document to you by mail. Also, for your convenience I have authorized a temporary, free access portal for www.Titlesearcher.com. It will accommodate up to five users at a time, so please share. The username is: hopkinscares and the password: hopkinscc
ELECTION & VOTER INFORMATION
Please call our office at 270-821-7361. We will be working diligently on the 2020 Primary Election that has now been moved to June 23, 2020. Election school for the poll workers has been cancelled and a new date will be set in the near future. A letter will be sent to notify all election officers. If you would like to change your party or update your address, you can do so online at www.govoteky.com
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED SERVICES
- Passports
- Marriage Licenses
- Notary Publics
- Vehicle transfers
- Notary service
Hopkins County Jail
Mike Lewis, Hopkins County Jailer: The Hopkins County Jail has suspended all visits in an effort to reduce large groups of the public from congregating in the lobby. All volunteer-run programming has also been suspended. Only staff and arresting officers are being allowed access to the secure area of the jail. In an effort to protect the staff, inmates, and public, everyone entering the secure area is being screened per the CDC guidelines before entering.
Hopkins County Judge-Executive’s Office
Hopkins County Judge-Executive Jack Whitfield, Jr. welcomes citizens to visit him by appointment at this time, or by phone by calling 270-821-8294 Please be patient, as he is involved in many meetings at this time relating to the current crisis, but he is interested in hearing from you and talking with you.
March 18, 2020
Hopkins County Clerk's Office
There is a 90 day extension for registrations for vehicles and boats, plates, driver’s licenses, handicapped placards and identification cards.
There is a 90 day extension for registrations for vehicles and boats, plates, driver’s licenses, handicapped placards and identification cards.
Hopkins County State of Emergency Declaration
