New and returning members recognized at National Honor Society Induction Night
Juniors and seniors who have met the academic qualifications for the National Honor Society can apply at the beginning of the school year. The application process is composed of listing academic history, extracurricular activities, service experiences, and honors or awards.…
Up to Date with Ella Kate: Veterans Day
Hi, my name is Ella Kate, and I am going to write about Veterans Day. Veterans Day is the day when we celebrate our veterans. Veterans are people who have served in the military.
Lady Wave’s SPMS basketball rolls into victory
On October 18th, SPMS hosted the Heartland Conference 6th-grade tournament. SPMS earned the #1 seed for the tournament, going 14-0 in the conference regular season. SPMS played the LaRue County Hawks in their first game, defeating them 26-1. Ellie Parks…
Pat’s Florist holds holiday open house
Pat’s Florist and Gifts, Inc., located at 125 Broadway in Brandenburg, held a Holiday Open House on Friday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Samaritan’s Purse ‘Operation Christmas Child’ brings joy and hope to children worldwide
This time of year, as temperatures outside get cooler, hearts tend to get warmer. The Messenger recently had the opportunity to talk with Bonita Reed of First Baptist Church in Brandenburg about Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. Reed was gracious…
Meade County School District Teacher Highlight: Mr. Garret Compton - Stuart Pepper Middle School
On an early morning at Stuart Pepper Middle School, you may find a social studies teacher preparing for his classes by drinking almost 7 cups of coffee. Garret Compton teaches 7th and 8th grade social studies, though these grade levels…
Pilot, a Good Boy Ready to Captain His Way into Your Heart!
At just one year old, Pilot has already learned the meaning of patience. Since early September, this beautiful, medium-sized dog has been waiting at the Meade County Animal Shelter, watching other dogs find their families, while he holds onto hope…
Raymond Baptist Church gives a taste of Meade County heritage at their annual Fall Fellowship
By Andrea Staples
Rainy fall fun at West Point’s River of Life church's annual Autumn Festival
West Point’s River of Life church hosted their annual Autumn Festival despite the dreary and chilly weather. The family-friendly event was held on Sunday, Oct. 19th.
Meade County Solid Waste celebrates grand re-opening
Many Meade County residents and community leaders were on hand Wednesday, October 22 to help celebrate the grand opening of the newly redesigned facility of Meade County’s Solid Waste and Recycling Center.
Meade County Murder Suspect Found Dead
Kentucky State Police say a man wanted in connection to the murder of a Meade County woman on Monday has been found dead.
Police Search For Meade County Murder Suspect
Just before 1 p.m. Monday, November 3, Kentucky State Police Post 4 in Elizabethtown was contacted by the Meade County Sheriff’s Office regarding a deceased individual located at a residence on Simpson Lane in the Ekron community of Meade County.
Local DAR cleans headstones at pioneer cemetery
The local Ambrose Meador society of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) cleaned headstones at the Pioneer Cemetery, also known as the Fontaine Cemetery, on Lawrence Street in Brandenburg on Wed., Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. The…
Voices raised and spirits lifted at Meade County High School Chorus’ Gospelfest
On Tuesday evening, October 21st, the Meade County High School (MCHS) Performing Arts Center was the place to be to get your toes tapping and hands clapping. The MCHS Chorus hosted their annual “Gospelfest” Concert that left the audience highly…
A History of Planning and Zoning in Meade County
There has been quite a bit of discussion about Planning and Zoning recently with the effort to get a piece of ground on Highway 313 rezoned. The ultimate purpose of this action was to clear the way for a large…
The Meade County Messenger Thanksgiving Food Drive is Open!
Deadline is November 14th!
Stuart Pepper Middle School Cheerleaders bring home the gold
The Stuart Pepper Middle School Greenwave Cheerleaders had a unique and exciting weekend filled with team bonding, perseverance, and success. Led by Coaches Shanna, Brooke, Dani, and Andrea, the Meade County squad proudly returned home as champions.
Goats, G.O.A.T. slide, and great pumpkins for Flaherty Elementary
On October 22nd, the entire 5th-grade class at Flaherty Elementary embarked on a field trip to Roberts Family Farm. As the students arrived that morning, they were greeted by the early sunlight glistening over rows of towering mammoth sunflowers. The…
Meade cruises to 2nd win – secures home playoff game
Every Coach goes through the phases of a season, beginning with winter and spring training while patiently awaiting the day their players can go into pads and helmets. From that point on, the coaches teach and preach football in anticipation…
First Annual Brandenburg Pumpkin Walk was a spectacular time for all!
To say the very first City of Brandenburg Pumpkin Walk on the historic Buttermilk Falls Trail was a success is an understatement. It was a huge, spectacular event that brought out so many people to share in the love and…