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Kentucky Farm Bureau names Alex and Sarah Richardson of Meade County its 2024 Outstanding Young Farm Family

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) today announced that Alex and Sarah Richardson of Meade County have been selected as its Outstanding Young Farm Family for 2024.

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Making sure your vote counted in Meade County

This past election day I had the unique opportunity to work as a stringer for the Associated Press (AP). My duties included calling in the Meade County results directly from the Meade County Clerk’s Office to the AP Regional Office…

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Meade County Extension Office Homemakers hold annual Holiday Bazaar

The Meade County Extension Homemakers held their first bazaar over forty years ago in the gymnasium at Central Elementary School in Brandenburg, “I know,” said Bazaar Chairwoman Shirley Beavin, “because I was there when it happened; I don’t remember the…

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Meade County Schools earn Purple Star district award denoting outstanding support for military families

On Friday, Nov. 8, Stuart Pepper Middle School (SPMS) hosted a Veteran’s Appreciation Ceremony to honor veterans in the community. As the student body gathered into the school gymnasium, local community leaders, school administrators, and honored veterans gathered for a…

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Rebecca “Becky” Haught

Rebecca “Becky” Haught of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, surrounded by her beloved husband, Kenny, and her two loving sons, J.C. and Cody.

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Mrs. Barbara Sue (Curtner) Sims

Mrs. Barbara Sue (Curtner) Sims, age 76, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born February 23, 1948, the daughter of William and Myrtle White Curtner.

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“The last game of Senior year stays with you forever”

For all the former players, managers, trainers, and support personnel who have passed through the halls of Meade County High School, walked onto that field for a hot July practice or for a cold November game, you will never forget…

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Magistrates Met In The Second District

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court took their meeting to the road this month as they met in the Second Magisterial District Tuesday (11/12) night at fellowship hall of Weldon Christian Church.

Gene Webster
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Muldraugh Veteran’s Park

The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, also known as Veterans Day, is a moment when one country comes together to honor the military veterans that dedicate their time and skills to protect our freedoms. There…

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United Methodist Church conflict continues

Brandenburg United Methodist Church (BUMC), one of the oldest organizations in Meade County, continues to struggle with the impact of decisions being made by its parent denomination, the United Methodist Church. On October 29, 2024, the United Methodist Church Judicial…

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The reality of the Pit Bull breed can be a lack of understanding and a fight against stereotypes.

How is it that the dog breed once considered America’s Dog is now one of the most hated breeds? The pit bull breed shoulders the negative stereotype of being the most dangerous dog breed, but that isn’t necessarily the case.…

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Reward Being Offered After Vehicle Stolen

Three individuals took off from Flaherty Chevrolet in Brandenburg early Tuesday morning, with a 2024 Chevy Tahoe Z71 worth roughly $70,000.

Mable Cundiff
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Meade County volunteers travel to western North Carolina aiming to make a difference

On Friday, Oct. 18, a group of Meade County citizens met up at 8 am and started a convoy headed for the community of Swannanoa in Western North Carolina, just east of Asheville. This was an advance party with equipment…

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Coin Toss Decides Seat In City Council Race

It was a historic moment Wednesday (11/6) afternoon at Brandenburg City Hall as a small group gathered to witness a coin toss to break a tie vote between write-in candidates Yolonda Clark and John David Woodward from Tuesday’s general election.

Gene Webster
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A Trick or Treating field trip for students from BHPS and DTW Schools

On Thursday, Oct. 31, students from Barry Hahn Primary School and David T. Wilson Elementary School got a special treat when they donned their Halloween costumes, got aboard the idling school buses, and departed on field trip around Brandenburg with…

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Gary Leslie Davis

Mr. Gary Leslie Davis, age 75, of Louisville, KY, formerly of Muldraugh, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at his residence. Gary was born August 4, 1949, the son of Virgil C. and Mary Marie Davis.

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Lawrence Edward Greenwell

Lawrence Edward Greenwell, 78, of Brandenburg, Kentucky passed away on October 31, 2024, at home with his family by his side. Eddie was born on January 21, 1946, in Webster, Kentucky, son of the late Bernard Francis and Anna Loretta…

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peggy sue higbee

Mrs. Peggy Sue (Russell) Higbee, age 63, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at her residence. Peggy was born on June 26, 1961, the daughter of Mose and Irma Ina (Warren) Russell, Sr. Peggy had many…

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Meade County General Election Results

A strong voter turn out propelled the General Election in Meade County Tuesday (11/5).

Gene Webster
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Man Arrested After Domestic Incident

A Scottsville man was arrested early Monday (11/4) morning after domestic dispute according to the Meade County Sheriff’s office.

Gene Webster