News Story worth reading in this week's paper about the Meade County Sheriff Department. Stay tuned.
The Messenger writer, Earlene Bohannon, sat down recently with Meade County Sheriff Wimpee to put an end to an anonymous rumor that was brought to the attention of The Messenger, publisher Steve Laick. Look to our April 25th, 2024, issue…
Ethics Commission Sets Time Marks For Complaint
Members of the Meade County Ethics Commission met for a called meeting Monday (4/22) evening.
Three Arrested At Traffic Safety Checkpoint
Deputies with the Meade County Sheriff’s Office, along with Officers from Brandenburg Police Department, conducted a traffic safety checkpoint on U.S. 60 just east of Highway 313 on Saturday (04/20).
Margaret Ann “Maggie” Robbins
Margaret Ann “Maggie” Robbins, 81, of Flaherty, KY passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Baptist Health Louisville.
Adam Joseph Leeds
Adam Joseph Leeds, age 45, of Brandenburg, KY. Passed away on April 11, 2024 in Florida.
She Responds Empowers Women in First Response Roles Across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio
In Meade County, KY, effective April 10, 2024 a new non-profit organization, She Responds, is rising to answer the call for women in first responder careers across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. Founded by four dedicated female first responders in Meade…
Meade County Board of Education April meeting discusses several issues
The Meade County Board of Education monthly meeting began promptly at 7:30 pm on April 9th.
Meade County Champions Anti-Drug Coalition works to support community needs
The Meade County Champions Anti-Drug Coalition met on Tuesday, April 9th, to review their 2023-24 budget and look at upcoming activities that the organization supports. According to their Facebook page, the Coalition has the following mission statement: “The mission of…
National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week
“Meade County 911, Where’s Your Emergency?” is the familiar call script we are all expecting when an emergency happens, but little is known about the day-to-day operations and monitoring efforts that go into getting responders to the emergency call. Dispatchers…
Horoscopes for the Week
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Precious Pet of the week
Trace Thompson, son of Nicole Thompson, is The Messenger’s first submission for a new column called “Precious Pet of the week”. Trace is 7-years old and attends Ekron Elementary School. Trace is pictured with his two precious pets: a seven…
Lady Waves Dominate Dragons
On April 8, it only took the Meade County Lady Wave Softball Team three innings to 10-run rule the Green County Dragons in their first game back from spring break. During the break, the Lady Waves traveled to Huntsville Alabama…
Ann Jeanette Macy
Ann Jeanette “Jeanette” Macy (Foushee), 92 formerly of Flaherty, Ky and resided in the Kensington Center, Elizabethtown, KY, went to the Lord April 10 2024. Born in Flaherty, KY, January 29, 1932, she was the daughter of the late William…
SGM (RET) Leslie Gene Hughes
SGM (RET) Leslie Gene Hughes, 67, of Brandenburg, KY passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 his residence.
Fiscal Court presents their FY-24 Budget
Meade County Fiscal Court held their April 9 meeting at the courthouse. All magistrates were present. The Court first went into Public Session with two speakers signed in to present.
Help Celebrate Our Graduating Class of 2024 in Our Special Section
Graduation is fast approaching. The Messenger is proud of all the Meade County students.
Meade County Public Library Community Art Show
The Meade County Public Library in Brandenburg, Kentucky hosted a Community Art Show on Saturday, April 13th, from 10:30 a.m. To 1:30 p.m. The show was held in the new annex as well as other meeting rooms and portions of…
Community Mourns Fallen Fireman
The Ekron Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their own.
MCHS Boys Track take 1st Place at Bruin Gold Medal Meet
Central Hardin High School hosted the Bruin Gold Medal Meet #1 on Friday, March 29. Eight area high schools, including John Hardin, Central Hardin, Elizabethtown, Breckinridge County, Grayson County, Marion County, Meade County High School (MCHS)and North Hardin Christian School…
Farewell, but not “so long” to our Editor
Julia Youles never intended to sign on as the editor for The Meade County Messenger. However, she took on the role with pride. She originally moved back to the area to be much closer to her mother and father. For…