Flags Half-Staff In Meade County
Meade County Judge-Executive Troy Kok, on behalf of Meade County Fiscal Court, has issued an executive order for all flags to be flown at half-staff in Meade County from sunrise on Monday, May 12 until sundown on Thursday, May 15, in remembrance of Joe Greer who served Meade County for twenty years. Source: MCFC
Human Remains Found In Brandenburg
Police are investigating after human remains were found in a field behind a residence on Old State Road in Brandenburg Saturday (05/10) afternoon.
The Single Mother
Michelle Mattingly became a single mother when she gave birth to daughter Ella Kate in 2015. Although Ella Kate has regular weekly visits in Louisville with her father, her primary home is with her mother in Brandenburg. Mat- tingly, a…
The Bereaved Mother
Tiffany Owens of Brandenburg became a Bereaved Mother when she lost her 12-year-old son, Trey, in a horrible automobile accident on January 18, 2025. Trey would have been 13 years old on February 21.
New owners breathe new life into Brandenburg's historic Boarding House
The first time Kirk and Jessica Vila-Stevenson toured the property located at 456 Main Street in downtown Brandenburg; they left without making an offer. The house was in poor condition. It had been unlived in for years and had suffered…
Doe Valley’s 19th Hole re-opens
When the 19th Hole restaurant and pro shop caught fire on August 20, 2023, destroying the restaurant side of the building, Doe Valley Golf Course manager, Justin Amburgey declared, “we will come back stronger and better than ever.”
SUN MEALS to provide free meals for Meade County kids during Summer Break
Sun Meals, formerly known throughout Meade County as The Summer Food Service Program, is a federal program that allows the Meade County School District (MCSD) to provide free meals to all children aged 18 and under, regardless of economic status.…
Meade County Democrats reorganizes for 2026
Members of the Democrat Party met at the Meade County Fairgrounds on Saturday morning to begin preparations for the next county elections in 2026. Rachael Brown and Tom Hollis, who are co-chairpersons of the organization, led the group through the…
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11404 hosted annual 'Passing of the Torch' ceremony
On Friday evening, April 25th, members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 11404 of Brandenburg gathered into their building alongside family, friends, and invited guests for their annual “Passing of the Torch” Ceremony. The event displays the legacy…
Was it Murder or Self Defense?
On Thursday, April 24,2025, Meade County Circuit Court held a hearing to determine a motion for immunity for David Gex from prosecution. Gex was charged with murder in the January 14, 2024, death of Richard Hernandez. Commonwealth Attorney Rick Hardin…
Empowering the Next Generation: My Sister’s Keeper in Meade County
There is something powerful about a room full of young women being poured into, uplifted, and reminded that their voice, their worth, and their dreams matter. That was the energy pulsing through the Meade County Public Library during the recent…
Bridge Inspection Scheduled Next Week
Motorists that travel the Matthew L. Welsh Bridge over the Ohio River from Brandenburg, Kentucky to Harrison County, Indiana can expect delays next week due to bridge inspection.
What if Meade County had its own Fairy Godmother?
Several weeks ago, our steadfast office administrator, Shawn Evans, posed a question to the Meade County Messenger (MCM) Facebook page asking readers to share what improvements or establishments they would like to see brought to Meade County.
Meade County students excelled at the three-day Kentucky Skills USA Competition
Meade County students excelled at the three-day Kentucky SkillsUSA competition held in Louisville the week of March 24th. SkillsUSA is the #1 workforce development organization in the United States, empowering students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders, and responsible community…
Meade County Chamber of Commerce meets at Camp Piomingo for April Meeting
Members of the Meade County Chamber gathered in the dining facilities of Camp Piomingo, located inside of Otter Creek Park, for their monthly meeting on April 17.
2025 Youth Baseball and Softball Opening Day
Saturday, April 19th was the opening day for the 2025 season of youth baseball and softball. Meade County turned out in droves to celebrate the young players who have already been practicing hard for weeks in preparation for their first…
Muldraugh’s Chief of Police responds to rumors of “mudslinging”
On March 11th, the City of Muldraugh swore in new police chief, Timothy Jackson. Shortly after being hired, Jackson’s alleged past began to follow him. The Meade County Messenger (MCM) received several anonymous “tips” regarding Jackson. Jackson willingly agreed to…
Muldraugh Mayor Anthony Lee’s leadership under scrutiny
The Meade County Messenger (MCM) reached out several times between March 18-March 28 to schedule a meeting with Muldraugh’s Mayor Anthony Lee to discuss several topics of interest rippling from the county’s most eastern city. Muldraugh has recently garnered attention…
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.
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.