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Magistrates Resolve Old Business

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court finally heard answers to questions related to a recent audit finding during their regular meeting Tuesday (1/14) evening.

Gene Webster
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Council Begins Work In The New Year

Members of the Brandenburg City Council met for their first regular meeting of the new new year Monday (1/13) night.

Gene Webster
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Doe Valley Association excelled under 2024’s leadership

After suffering through a couple of years of growing pains and setbacks, the Doe Valley Association (DVA) has hit its stride and found its battle rhythm. 2024 proved to be a year of success, prosperity, and leadership for the Doe…

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Around Meade County- Places to Thrive in ‘25

New Year New You can be challenging in a small town, but there are plenty of options for healthier living around Meade County if you know where to look. Here is a short guide of local options to help you…

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Meade County Schools...there’s an App for that

If you’re like me and are tired of living in the era of multiple apps to stay on top of your family’s busy schedules of school sporting activities, grades, parent/teacher communication, and other relevant school information, then the Meade County…

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Doe Valley’s 19th Hole being rebuilt with plans for grand opening in Spring 2025

Following a devastating fire in August 2023 that destroyed the 19th Hole Restaurant, the Doe Valley Golf Club is now getting a new building to conduct business and operate a new restaurant. The fire destroyed the restaurant section of the…

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Ruth Ann (Singleton) Addison

Ruth Ann (Singleton) Addison, age 81, of Wolf Creek, KY, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, joining her husband, Elijah Addison Jr., in the arms of the Lord.

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Local students rock December Tae Kwon Do testing

On December 9, five Meade County youths tested at Sheroan’s Tae Kwon Do (TKD) in Elizabethtown to earn their next belt levels.

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Local students rock December Tae Kwon Do testing

On December 9, five Meade County youths tested at Sheroan’s Tae Kwon Do (TKD) in Elizabethtown to earn their next belt levels.

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St. Mary’s mens prayer group hosts annual breakfast for local prison inmates

For over the past nine years, the Men’s Prayer Group at St. Mary Magdalene of Pazzi in Payneville has gathered to provide a delicious breakfast, fellowship, and prayers for hope and forgiveness to inmates from the Meade County Detention Center.…

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Close quarters for Meade County Archery’s Winter Bash Tournament

Meade County Archery hosted their Winter Bash State Qualifier Tournament at Flaherty Elementary School on Friday, December 13th, and Saturday, December 14th. Due to the elementary school gym being smaller than the normal size location where they hold tournaments, Meade…

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Meade County Special Olympics hosts Disc Golf Tourney Fundraiserfour-part series

Last month on November 16th, Meade County Special Olympic (MCSO) athletes and volunteers hosted a Disc Golf Tournament at the Meade-Olin Park disc golf course to raise funds for the athletes. The event organizers were Jennifer Williams and Derek Dunn.…

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The 4-H Homeschool Experience program fills a need for alternative education for Meade County families.

Choosing to homeschool can be intimidating. There are innumerable resources available, but most are either book learning or online, leaving socializing and hands-on projects out of the equation. The 4-H Homeschool Experience program at the extension office offers monthly meetings…

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Flaherty Primary staff ‘snap, crackle and pop’ because ‘they’re greeeeaaaat!’ at giving to others!

The staff at Flaherty Primary School (FPS) recently hosted a “Gratitude Challenge” as part of their November monthly theme. Initially, they knew they wanted to give back to the Meade County community but weren’t quite sure how to do that.…

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‘Thank you for keeping us safe!’

Meade County School administrators, as well as several Meade County School District bus drivers, have reported to local law enforcement officers a recent increase of drivers who are disregarding the flashing stop signs on school buses during traffic stops. Brandenburg…

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Magistrates To Audit Jail Fund

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met during their regular meeting Tuesday (12/10) evening to work on several issues.

Gene Webster
Meade County MessengerCommunity

Brandenburg City Council tables proposed tax ordinances

About one-hundred people attended Monday Dec 9 as the Brandenburg City Council met in regular session to act on three ordinances relating to the occupational tax, restaurant tax, and an ordinance establishing a Brandenburg Tourism Commission.

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Louis Dean Darnall

Louis Dean Darnall, age 78 of Brandenburg, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

Mable Cundiff
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Council Tables Proposed New Tax Ordinances

Members of the Brandenburg City Council heard several comments related to two new proposed taxes that were on the agenda Monday (12/9) night.

Gene Webster
WVIHCommunity

Domestic Situation Injures One In Meade County

Meade County Sheriff Deputies responded to a home on Homer Richardson Road in Meade County on Friday (12/07) after receiving a call for medical assistance.

Mable Cundiff