Opportunity to Bid - Asphalt for Road Department and Animal Shelter Parking Lot
Meade County Fiscal Court is accepting sealed bids for asphalt for the Road Department and Animal Shelter parking lot. Bids are due September 25, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. ET.
Opportunity to Bid - Asphalt for Road Department and Animal Shelter Parking Lot
Event date: September 25, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 04:00 PM Location: Meade County Road Department 524 Hillcrest Drive Brandenburg , KY 40108 Description: Meade County Fiscal Court is accepting sealed bids for asphalt for the Road Department and Animal Shelter parking lot. Bids are due September 25, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. ET.
Suspect Arrested In Irvington Manhunt
A man who was the focus of a manhunt in Breckinridge County on Wednesday is now in custody.
Fort Knox To Host 25th Anniversary Patriot Day Ceremony at Patton Museum September 11th
Members of the community are invited to attend the annual Patriot Day observance at the General George Patton Museum of Leadership this Friday, September 11th. The ceremony will begin at 9am EST inside the museum's 9/11 exhibit room. According to a press release from Ft. Knox, opening remarks will be delivered by Brig. Gen. Dale Crockett, who is acting commanding general of U.S. Army Cadet Command and Fort Knox. The guest speaker will be retired Army Sgt. Maj. Tony Rose, who was serving at...
Suspect Wanted In "Dangerous Situation" In Irvington Now In Custody
Police in Irvington have arrested the man wanted in association with Wednesday's public scare. Early Thursday morning, the Irvington Police Department posted on Facebook a picture of what appears to be Lester Perks, the man police have been searching for for nearly 24 hours. The suspect allegedly took a hammer to multiple vehicles in Irvington early Wednesday morning, September 9th. Breckinridge County Schools were closed Wednesday and residents in the city limits of Irvington were under a...
Citizens Give Opinions On Flock Cameras
Several citizens gathered to voice concerns and opinions related to the use of Flock cameras in Meade County during a town hall Wednesday (9/9) evening.
Firefighters Suffered Heat Exhaustion Battling Fire
Four firefighters suffered heat exhaustion Wednesday while battling a fire that broke out on the roof of a warehouse near Okolona in Louisville.
One Dies In I-65 Crash In Bullitt County
One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 65 South in Bullitt County.
Man Re-arrested On New Charges
A man out on bond has been arrested and now faces several new charges.
Meade County Sheriff's Office To Host Public Discussion On Flock Cameras
The Meade County Sheriff's Office will host a community town hall Wednesday evening, September 9th on the subject of Flock Cameras. The meeting will take place beginning at 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time at the Meade County Courthouse, 516 Hillcrest Drive in Brandenburg, and will feature a demonstration of flock cameras, community feedback, open discussion, and a question and answer session. The event is hosted by the Meade County Sheriff's Office and is open to the public. Flock cameras are...
CSX To Close Highway 79 At Irvington Railroad
Motorists traveling through the city of Irvington in Breckinridge County, KY should take note of an upcoming closure on Highway 79. According to the Meade County Road Department, CSX will close Highway 79 at the main railroad crossing in Irvington for repairs beginning Monday, October 19th. The closure is expected to last two days. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and use an alternate route. The schedule and timing of the repairs and closure could change depending on working conditions,...
City of Irvington Shelter In Place Order Lifted
Update: All Shelter In Place Orders in Breckinridge County have been lifted. Police continue to search for 45 year-old Lester Perks, who is considered and armed and dangerous, and is a suspect in property damage in Irvington. Citizens are urged to use caution as they return normal activities. If anyone has any information related to […]
Developing: Armed and Dangerous Man In Irvington Prompts Shelter In Place, Schools Closed
WMMG is now learning more details about a breaking story out of the City of Irvington Wednesday morning. We first shared this morning that the Breckinridge County Sheriff's Department had issued as shelter in place order for residents of the city of Irvington, urging residents to stay in their homes due to a "dangerous situation." According to Breckinridge County Dispatch, as of 8:00am EST Wednesday morning, the Shelter in Place order is still in place and the dangerous situation involves an...
Sheriff To Address Flock Cameras At Town Hall
A community discussion related to Flock cameras is scheduled for this evening at the Meade County Courthouse.
Fiscal Court Moves Through Business
Magistrates worked through a short but lengthy business session during the regular meeting of Meade County Fiscal Court Tuesday (9/8) night.
Louisville Man Arrested For Arson
A Louisville man faces second-degree arson charges after he allegedly set his home on fire Monday and told firefighters to “let it go.”
Woman Faces Charges After Traffic Stop
A Hopkinsville woman is facing multiple charges after a traffic stop Sunday evening on Greenville Road.
WMMG To Host Local Candidate Debate Ahead of 2026 General Election
WMMG is excited to announce a debate for local candidates in the upcoming 2026 General Election. The event is set for Thursday, October 22nd beginning at 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time at the Meade County Farm Bureau Community Building on Meade County Fairgrounds. The debate will feature candidates from the Brandenburg City mayoral race, the Meade County Judge Executive Race, and the 27th District State Representative race. The 2026 General Election will be held Tuesday, November 3rd. In Meade...
Kentucky, Louisville To Face Tough Exhibition Opponents In Basketball This October
College basketball season is upon us and it is an exciting time to be a Cat or a Card! Coaches Mark Pope and Pat Kelsey will both be entering their third season as head coach at the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville, respectively. Coach Pope comes into this season 46-26 with back to back NCAA Tournament appearances including a Sweet 16 appearance in Pope's first season at Kentucky. Kelsey is 51-19 at Louisville entering the 2026-27 season, having brought a resurgence to the...
Recap: Green Wave Football Seals First Victory Of The Season Against Taylor County
In a sweltering showdown at Hamilton Field's Death Valley, the Meade County Greenwave football team overcame early mistakes to secure a dramatic 22-21 comeback victory over the Taylor County Cardinals. The win marked Meade County’s first triumph of the season following a rocky 0-2 start, validating the grit of their sophomore-heavy roster. First-Half Struggles Taylor County built an early lead by capitalizing on Meade County's offensive errors. After halting the Greenwave’s opening drive...