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Meade County Tourism Announcement

Back to Blog April 24, 2025 [email protected] Due to the overwhelming increase in fireworks costs, Meade County Tourism will not be hosting a Fourth of July event this year. With a limited budget and the rising expense—now a minimum of $25,000 just for fireworks alone, not including the many additional costs involved—we must make the… The post Meade County Tourism Announcement appeared first on Meade County Area Chamber .

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County Leaders Present Proposed Animal Shelter Design

Meade County Fiscal Court hosted a town hall to present the first view of the proposed design of a new county animal shelter Monday (4/21) evening.

Gene Webster
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Magistrates Look Toward Future Technology Needs

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met during a special called meeting Monday (4/21) evening at the Meade County Extension Office just prior to a town hall related to the proposed animal shelter.

Gene Webster
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Council Sorts Through Business

The Brandenburg City Council discussed various topics during their regular meeting Monday (4/14) evening.

Gene Webster
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Apartment Fire Investigation Continues

An investigation continues a fire that gutted an apartment building in Irvington on Wednesday evening.

Gene Webster
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Magistrates Approve Road Funds

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court approved the Rural Secondary Road Funds during their regular meeting Tuesday (4/8) evening.

Gene Webster
WVIHCommunity

Two More EF-1 Tornadoes Confirmed

Meade County was hit by an EF-1 tornado during Sunday’s storms, according to the latest survey from the National Weather Service.

Mable Cundiff
WVIHCommunity

Muldraugh Police Officer Arrested

A Muldraugh police officer was arrested Thursday (03/27) for allegedly being impaired while on duty.

Mable Cundiff
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Drug Arrest After Traffic Stop In Meade County

While performing a drug interdiction, a Meade County Sheriff’s detective conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 60 for excessive speed Saturday afternoon.

Mable Cundiff
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Marijuana Plants Found Growing In Meade County

Detectives from the Meade County Sheriff’s Office responded to a tip of a cultivating and growing operation of marijuana in Meade County on Friday (03/14).

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Meade County MessengerOpinion

My Irish Eyes are usually smiling when I’ve celebrated with an Irish Whiskey

Disclaimer: I am not much of a drinker. I barely drink enough to be considered a “social drinker.” My husband does not drink at all and never has. So, the fact that I find myself mildly besotted by Irish Whiskey…

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County Becomes Storm Ready

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met during their regular meeting Tuesday (3/11) and received a special designation from the National Weather Service.

Gene Webster
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Meade County Fiscal Court & Ethics Board Meet

The Meade County Fiscal Court held a work session meeting Monday (03/10) evening with all members present.

Mable Cundiff
WVIHCommunity

Brandenburg Man Arrested For Vandalism Of Church

Meade County Sheriff’s Office investigated a burglary at Bethel Methodist Church Saturday (03/08) morning.

Mable Cundiff
Meade County MessengerReligion

Meade County Safe Haven Baby Box receives blessings

On Monday February 24, the community came together at Meade County EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Station 1 to celebrate the newly installed Safe Haven Baby Box to pray over the box and for anyone who may need to use it…

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Council Discuss What To Do With Ordinaces

The Brandenburg City Council met during a work session Thursday (3/6) afternoon to discuss and attempt to figure out what to do with 3 tabled proposed ordinances.

Gene Webster
WVIHCommunity

Highway Safety Project Along U.S. 41 Scheduled

A $4 million highway safety project along the U.S. 41 corridor is scheduled to begin this week.

Mable Cundiff
WVIHCommunity

Officials Dedicate Baby Box

Local community leaders gathered Monday (2/24) afternoon to dedicate and bless the new Safe Haven Baby Box at Meade County EMS Station 1 in Brandenburg.

Gene Webster
ChamberCommunity

Delayed Opening Notice

Due to inclement weather, our office will be opening on a delay today. Please note that our gravel drives may be hazardous, making entry and exit difficult. If you need assistance, we encourage you to reach out to us first via: Email: [email protected] Call: 270-422-3626 We will do our best to assist you remotely until…

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Magistrates Work Through Business

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through a lengthy agenda during a special called meeting Thursday (2/13) evening. The special meeting was held due to the regular meeting being cancelled due to winter weather on Tuesday (2/11).

Gene Webster