Meade County Lady Wave Softball celebrates their seniors
The Lady Wave Softball senior players were celebrated for their achievements on Thursday, May 15th, before their 6:00pm game against the Elizabethtown Lady Panthers. It was a touching commemoration of their time with the team, but also a thoughtful sendoff…
Travis and Rachel Flaherty are Meade County Friends of Scouting Distinguished Citizen
The Meade County Friends of Scouting Distinguished Citizen Award luncheon was held at The Venue at Robert’s Family Farm on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The winners of the award were Travis and Rachel Flaherty.
Aunt Valaria Gets a House
Drake Kentucky was a small community, but now has a population equal to Brandenburg. When I knew it, it was a tiny place located on a north/south line, 18 miles south/west of Franklin, KY and 20 miles Northeast of Bowling Green, Ky. I was born in 1945, but this true story took place in 1933 […]
Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Meade County
A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Meade County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides.
Fiscal Court holds May meeting
The first item of business on May 13 was an open session for citizens to address the Court. Daniel Shireman stated that he lived across the river but did a lot of business in Meade County. He said he was…
May School Board Meeting sees pay raises for district employees
The Meade County Board of Education convened their monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 13th at Stuart Pepper Middle School. As all meetings kick off with, Pastor Seth Miller from the First Baptist Church in Brandenburg providing opening invocation. Dr. Mark…
Bernheim Forest rolls out plans for a fun and festive summer
Bernheim Forest and Arboretum Corporate Partners Management Director Lindsay Duncan was all smiles as she shared the non-profit’s upcoming events planned for Summer 2025. Located just 32 miles east of Brandenburg, this 16,324-acre nature preserve and arboretum is steeped in…
Greenwave Baseball bids fond farewell to Seniors at home game
As their 2025 season begins to wind down, the Meade County High School Team gathered at their home field at Meade-Olin Park on Wednesday, May 7th, to recognize and say farewell to their seniors before the game against DeSales High…
Lois Dean “Deanie” Horsley
Lois Dean “Deanie” Horsley, age 95, died on May 24, 2025 in Elizabethtown.
Overturned Tanker Truck Prompts Road Closure & Evacuation
An accident involving a Circle K gasoline tanker truck closed a busy stretch of a Meade County roadway Wednesday (5/21) morning.
Council Downs Fence Ordinance & Reviews Upcoming Budget
Members of the Brandenburg City Council met during a special called meeting Monday (5/19) afternoon and heard the background of a recently proposed fence ordinance that allow privacy fences up to six feet tall from the front of a structure to the back of a lot.
Janice Bowling Wathen
Janice Bowling Wathen, age 65 of Vine Grove, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.
‘Good Grief’! Meade County High School Chorus performs ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!’
As the 2024-2025 school year draws down to single digit days, the high school choral department has kept busy with their annual musical production. This year’s performance was none other than “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!” From Thursday night,…
'Come rain or come Shine!' Chamber of Commerce has four grand openings on rainy days
Four new Meade County businesses did not allow rainy days to put a damper on the ribbon cutting celebrations commemorating the opening, or re-opening, of their businesses’.
Lucas Hail inducted into Meade County Youth Baseball Hall of Fame
On April 19th, Meade County celebrated the opening day for youth baseball and softball. This year, the first pitch was thrown by Meade County High School senior, Lucas Hail, who was given this honor as the newest member of the…
Letter to the Editor
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Muldraugh Police Department updates body cameras and vehicle detailing
Muldraugh Police Department has recently invested in body cameras, making them the only police force in Meade County to use body worn cameras. Muldraugh’s Chief Timothy Jackson, with full support from the city council, ordered four Axon Body 4 cameras.…
Judge Denies Bond For David Gex
On Thursday, May 8, 2025, David Gex appeared before the Honorable Judge Bruce Butler, along with his attorney, Nick Mudd, in Meade County Circuit Court, to request a reduction in bond. This would allow Gex to bond out of jail…
County Leaders Navigate Through Business
Members of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through a lengthy agenda during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday (5/13) night.
Council To Revisit Occupational Tax Ordinance
The Brandenburg City Council received an updated on the proposed occupational tax ordinance during their regular meeting Monday (5+12) night.