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Two Meade County High School football players blocked by outdated KHSAA rules

Playing under the “Friday Night Lights” on a high school football field is the stuff dreams are made of for many young men across the country. Additionally, high school students should also be able to attend schools while seeking an…

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Meade County High School celebrates Greenwave spirit at 2025 Homecoming

The green and white pride was on full display Friday night as Meade County High School came together for its annual Homecoming celebration, honoring tradition, community, and the spirit of the Greenwave. The evening kicked off with excitement as students,…

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Wheels on the bus: Chelsea Arnold

Thirty-eight-year-old Chelsea Arnold, also known affectionately by her bus kids as Ms. Chelsea, has been driving a school bus for Meade County Schools for five years.

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Up to Date with Ella Kate A visit to Roberts’ Family Farm

Hi, my name is Ella Kate, and this week, I am going to be writing about Roberts Family Farm. Roberts Family Farm Is a local pumpkin patch (among other things) here in Meade County.

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Meade County School District Teacher Highlight Mrs. Janie Dodson - Barry Hahn Primary School

Janie Dodson brings the wonder of learning to life in the halls of Barry Hahn Primary School every day. A teacher at Meade County School District for 15 years, she dedicates each day to the journey of teaching and learning.

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Lady Waves drown the Lady Hornets on Senior Night

On Thursday, September 18, the Meade County Lady Wave volleyball team welcomed the Hancock County Lady Hornets to the Bobby Pollock Court for a home triple-header. The Lady Waves also celebrated Senior Night against the Hornets, recognizing the three seniors…

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Senior Night ends in draw

On Thursday, September 18, the Meade County High School Greenwaves soccer team welcomed the Shelby County Rockets onto their home pitch at Stuart Pepper Middle School to celebrate Senior Night for the Greenwave boys. At game time, the heat and…

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MCHS Boys Soccer drops win streak to Bullitt Central

The Meade County Greenwave boys’ soccer team found their footing recently. They battled back against the Butler County Bears three-to-two after a sluggish start at home on Saturday, September 6. They followed a week off from competition with an eight…

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Meth in Meade: Part 3 Be aware of your child’s whereabouts and friends

Methamphetamine use effects not only the person who is addicted to it, but also the entire family, household, and community of the addict, “you know how we have functioning alcoholics?” asked Meade County Sheriff Phillip Wimpee, “there are functioning Meth…

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New state record for monster pumpkin set at Roberts’ Family Farm

In the early morning hours of Saturday, September 20, entries from at least six neighboring states began arriving at Roberts’ Family Farm in Guston hopeful to earn the title and bragging rights as winners of “The Great Pumpkin” and “Giant…

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Sheriff Asking For Tips About Homicide

There are still no answers in the 2023 homicide of Rhonda Aebersold and the Meade County Sheriff is asking for tips.

Mable Cundiff
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RONALD B. “RONNIE” PILE

RONALD B. “RONNIE” PILE

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Minister’s Corner

Pastor Jason Brock Brandenburg United Methodist Church

Jason Brock
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Ronald B. “Ronnie” Pile

Ronald B. “Ronnie” Pile

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St. Martin’s continues to serve up at great time to the community at annual church picnic

With gorgeous weather and a change in the forecast that once predicted rainstorms, the parishioners of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Flaherty came together to celebrate their 10th Annual Church Picnic on September 6th at the historic church…

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Trash talking with Meade County Solid Waste and Recycling Center

Recently, Meade Media LLC’s hosts of The Earlene and Steven Show sat down with Jacob Butler and Larry Edwards from the Meade County Recycling Center to catch up on what’s new with them. Jacob Butler is the local Solid Waste…

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Downtown Brandenburg’s ‘Main Street Mingle’ Returns!

Many would not correlate World War II with the decline of Small Town, USA. The fact is, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, was extremely impressed by the efficiency of the German Autobahn System while serving as the Supreme Allied Commander in…

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Beloved community member Rob Pack retires from Kroger after 33 years

If you are a native Meade Countian or you have ever been in the Kroger in Brandenburg, chances are you know Rob Pack. Pack is a fixture at Kroger and has been for over 33 years. He will be retiring…

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Tony Duran is here to help the community

Tony Duran has been a proud resident of Meade County for five years. He currently works as a law clerk at Stone Law Office in Brandenburg where he is set to take over the practice after graduating from the University…

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Meade County Board of Adjustments grants retroactive variances

The Meade County Board of Adjustments gathered on Wednesday, September 3rd to review several applications submitted for approval. In attendance were Board Members Deborah Gibson, Ben Sheeran, Eddie Bohannon, Greg Stith, and Gary Miller. Jennifer Huesing, Meade County Planning and…

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