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City of Brandenburg to host 1st Annual Pumpkin Walk on Buttermilk Falls Trail

Cooler temperatures, falling leaves, and foggy mornings are all great indicators that fall has finally arrived in Meade County. With some local trunk or treat activities, scary field and forest adventures, and hayrides, corn mazes, and harvest festivals, we are…

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Council Moves Through Business

The Brandenburg City Council moved through several agenda items during through regular meeting Monday (10/13) evening.

Gene Webster
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Zoning Request Could Bring Data Center

Meade County officials are working to navigate possible economic development that could include a proposed data center near Garett.

Gene Webster
Meade County MessengerNews

Live artillery shell found in Brandenburg backyard

Have you ever wondered what memories are buried in your backyard? Did the person who lived there before you bury a time capsule or hide a bag of old coins? You could uncover lost jewelry from your ancestors. A backyard…

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Meade County MessengerSports

Greenwave Boys win District Title

The 11th District Boys Soccer Tournament was held October 2-3, hosted by Grayson County High School. The Greenwaves had been battling injuries and had not won since their September 15 match against the Cougars. The coaching staff had recently decided…

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Meade County MessengerNews

Regarding upcoming proposed changes in rezoning in Meade County, Kentucky.

Dear Meade County resident,

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Meade County High School Marching Band places sixth in Taylor County Competition

On Saturday, September 27th, members of the Meade County High School Marching Band attended the Taylor County Marching Invitational. The band’s call time to report to the marching band practice field was 8:30 am. Once there, they grabbed a quick…

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Meade County MessengerSports

Lady Waves Volleyball drops to Tigers, victorious over Trojans

The Meade County High School Lady Waves varsity volleyball team took to the court twice this last week, playing longtime rivals in both matches. On September 25, the Greenwaves opened the doors to the Meade County gymnasium, and welcomed their…

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Meade County MessengerSports

Ekron Elementary hosts third Cross Country meet of the season for grades 4-6th

Hi, this is Elise Matney reporting. I am a 6th grader at David T. Wilson. This week’s race was held at Ekron Elementary School, and it was a very enjoyable meet. Ekron’s path was a shorter path with fewer hills…

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Lady Waves basketball romped Lady Trojans at home

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Meade County Adult Soccer League wraps up first season

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Senior Sendoff – Emily Jewell

Dave Mitchner

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Meade County MessengerSports

Lady Waves dominate the Lady Tigers in soccer

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Refusing to break: RESILIENT Meade holds strong against top-tier programs

For the 7th week in a row, the Meade County Greenwaves faced a formidable opponent in the South Warren Spartans. The Spartans came into Friday night as the Number 1 team in Class 6A football and ranked 3rd overall. After…

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Meade County MessengerEducationNews

Meade County School District Teacher Highlight: Frank Rogers - Stuart Pepper Middle School

Frank Rogers is a name known far and wide across the halls of Stuart Pepper Middle School. A friend to all and a stranger to none, Roger’s science class provides a fun and hands-on learning experience to all who enter…

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Meade County MessengerNews

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

When Tasha Wilson, of Meade County, who is 33-years old, went for her regularly scheduled mammogram on August 14th, 2025, she expected nothing more than a routine exam and to be sent on her way. A suspicious shadow prompted a…

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Meade County MessengerNews

Meade County Senior Citizens Center will continue to provide meals for Seniors

Recently there have been talks of budget cuts that will impact the Congregate Meal Program offered at the Meade County Senior Citizens at lunchtime on weekdays. At this time, only the drive-thru meals have been cut on Wednesdays and Thursdays.…

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Meade County MessengerEducationNews

Meade County Christian School hosts Nancy Tate

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Meade County Water District proposes 27% rate adjustment to support vital infrastructure upgrades

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Meade County MessengerNews

Darlene Hayden retires from Meade County Bank after a 46-year career

The lobby of The Meade County Bank was the backdrop for visitors and well-wishers to make their way inside to wish congratulations and best of luck to Darlene Hayden as Hayden wrapped up a 46-year career spent in local banking.

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