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Meade County Chamber of Commerce holds September meeting at Otter Creek Park Campgrounds

At 12 pm on Thursday, Sept 19, members and guests of the Meade County Chamber of Commerce gathered at the Otter Creek Campground for their September meeting. Camp Piomingo provided the meal. The meeting’s main sponsor was Meade County Fiscal…

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Staples has record breaking day

The Meade County Greenwave Soccer team needed to adjust a few games so they decided they would schedule a double header on Sept 14 at the MCHS Turf field. Meade started the day early hosting the Butler County Bears in…

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Greenwaves Dominate Knox Eagles

The Meade County Greenwave Soccer team hosted the Fort Knox Eagles at the MCHS (Meade County High School) Turf field on Sept 9. Meade’s offense came right out from the start pressing the ball forward at a fast pace, which…

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There is something fishy happening at River Front Park

If you have been to River Front Park in the last couple of days, you may have noticed a few things. The first thing hits you in the face as soon as you step out of your car. There is…

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Mrs. Rachel Sermonis Named 2024 Meade County Teacher of the Year

Mrs. Rachel Sermonis, a 4th grade teacher at David T. Wilson Elementary School in Brandenburg, was named the 2024 Meade County School Teacher of the Year at the opening day ceremony on August 5, 2024, at the Meade County High…

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Ladywaves Cruise in Home Opener

The Meade County High School Ladywave Volleyball Team hosted District 11 opponent, The Cloverport Lady Aces in their home opener on Sept 5 in the Freshman Academy Gym. In their first meeting Meade had no issues showing who the was…

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Pollock sets new scoring record

Coming into the 2024 season, Senior Sloane Pollock was just ten goals off from tying the Meade County High School soccer scoring record that was set by Cyia Robertson in 2021. As Robertson finished her MCHS Soccer Career, Pollock was…

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Board of Adjustments approves Dimensional Variance request for new Animal Shelter

Meade County’s Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustments Board of Directors met on September 9 at the Meade County Courthouse. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 am. Roll call established that the following board members were present: Gary…

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Council furthers discussion on occupational tax ordinance

Brandenburg City Council is still working on the ordinance that would levy a new tax on those working in city limits.

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Meade County Water District and Hardin County Water District No.1 add a second wholesale interconnect

Meade County Water District (MCWD) and Hardin County Water District No. 1 (HCWD No.1) have agreed to an amendment of their wholesale agreement to add a second interconnect near Hwy 60 on the Ft. Knox installation near the city of…

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Ten years of standing with One Tucker at a time

The second Saturday of September. Anywhere else, this may just be any day. However, in Meade County, this is the day we gather together and celebrate the annual Tucker Day. While seasoned citizens are aware of the significance of this…

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County Leaders Take Business On The Road

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met during a special called meeting Tuesday (9/9) evening as they began their townhall tour in Muldraugh.

Gene Webster
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Clark Appointed To Council Seat

The Brandenburg City Council met during their regular meeting on Monday (9/9) evening.

Gene Webster
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Jeanette M. LaValley Packard Mindle

Jeanette M. LaValley Packard Mindle of Brandenburg, formerly of Becket, MA, age 90 passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, in Brandenburg.

Mable Cundiff
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I will not forget my Meade County roots

My name is Earlene Bohannon. I am the Editor of The Messenger, which was formerly, and for an exceedingly long period of time, known as The Meade County Messenger.

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Missing Boater’s Body Recovered From Salt River

Louisville Metro Police pulled a man’s body from the Salt River early Friday after he went missing after jumping from a boat near West Point early Wednesday morning.

Mable Cundiff
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Search For Missing Boater At West Point Continues

The search is on for a Meade County man who fell out of his boat during a late night fishing trip.

Mable Cundiff
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Community Partnership Dinner at Doe Run Inn

On one of the hottest days of the year, August 28, the Meade County Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Community Partnership Dinner on the property of the old Doe Run Inn. It was a special treat to be able…

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Rhonda Allen to fill vacant seat on Brandenburg City Council

Brandenburg City Council has a new member.

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Council Attempts To Answer Questions On Proposed Tax

Members of the Brandenburg City Council attempted to answer questions expressed related to the proposed occupational tax.

Gene Webster