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Louisville Man Dies In Muldraugh Collision

The Kentucky State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal collision that occurred on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at approximately 9:50 a.m. on US-31W within the city limits of Muldraugh.

Mable Cundiff
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Michael C. Whitworth

Michael C. Whitworth, age 45 of Guston, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at his residence.

Mable Cundiff
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NWS Survey Strong Storm Damages

Heavy rain and strong winds battered Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana Sunday night into Monday morning prompting several tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings.

Mable Cundiff
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County Leaders Work Through Business

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court recognized a couple of employees Tuesday (3/10) evening during their regular meeting.

Gene Webster
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City Leaders Review Audit Report

The Brandenburg City Council reviewed the past year of finances during their regular meeting Monday (3/9).

Gene Webster
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Together we fight for a young cancer warrior

Emmalee Mae Wilkins, 11 years old, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on February 11. Emmalee is the daughter of Alan and Heather Wilkins of Meade County. Emmalee is in fifth grade at David T. Wilson Elementary School in Brandenburg.

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Sheriff Seeks Leads In Homicide Murder Case

Authorities in Meade County are asking for the public’s help in solving a 2023 murder case.

Gene Webster
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Police Searching For Bank Robber

Louisville police are investigating a bank robbery that happened Tuesday afternoon.

Mable Cundiff
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Larry Andrew Maysey

Larry Andrew Maysey, age 66 of Brandenburg, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his residence.

Mable Cundiff
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County Leaders Move Through Business

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through a short agenda during their regular meeting Tuesday (2/10) night.

Gene Webster
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Suspects Arrested After Gun Stolen On School Campus

Multiple suspects have been arrested after a weapon was stolen from a car on the Meade County High School campus on Tuesday.

Mable Cundiff
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Council Consider New Ordinances

Members of the Brandenburg City Council heard the first reading of two new ordinances during their regular meeting Monday(2/9) evening.

Gene Webster
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Vine Grove Man Faces Domestic Violence Charges

Kentucky State Police Post 4 arrested 48 year-old Donald R. Brown, of Vine Grove, in connection with a domestic violence incident that occurred in Meade County.

Mable Cundiff
Meade County MessengerCommunityNews

Locally owned restaurants face loss of thousands of dollars as they grapple with winter storm closings

On Tuesday, January 27, the Riverview Cafe, located in downtown Brandenburg, posted the following reminder on their Facebook Page:

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Stephen Edward Adams

Stephen Edward Adams, age 78 of Muldraugh, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Elizabethtown.

Mable Cundiff
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Rachael Brown announces she is running for Mayor of Brandenburg 

One of my favorite television shows is “Our Hometown,” about a couple in Laurel, Mississippi who are on their way to remodel the older homes and businesses in that town. They want to improve the quality of life in Laurel…

[email protected] (Joe Hager)
Meade County MessengerCommunityNews

Meade County gets hit by winter storm, many snow days and NTI days follow for students and citizens

The storm that meteorologists claimed would be “historic” hit Meade County over this past weekend (January 24-25) leaving Meade County in a blanket of snow about five to eight inches tall, a lot of that being icy. While not as…

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From frosty trails to pizza tables, women veterans find fellowship

The Meade County Women Veterans met on Saturday morning, January 17th, for their monthly gathering. The wintry weather did little to deter the determined group of women veterans from their hike along Buttermilk Falls. The veterans enjoyed a brisk hike…

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MCM Editor Earlene Bohannon wins 1st place Best Editorial Writer Award by Kentucky Press Association

This past weekend the Kentucky Press Association held their Winter Convention, where our very own Earlene Bohannon, Editor of The Meade County Messenger, earned first place in the Editorial Writing category. The awards ceremony was held at the Crowne Plaza…

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Meade County Judge Executive Kok hosts monthly town hall in Muldraugh

For Meade County Judge Executive Troy Kok, transparency in local government is paramount to building trust with his constituents. As the custodian of taxpayer dollars, he aims to keep the community informed on spending within his jurisdiction. To accomplish this,…

[email protected] (Stephen Spohn)