Congratulations to the Easter Basket winners
The Messenger is excited to announce the winners of our Easter Coloring Contest! We had some amazing submissions and we would like to thank all the participants. Congratulations to the winners and appreciation to the sponsors of the contest. Below…
Ladywaves rally late for the win
The Meade County High School Ladywaves Softball Team was back on the Elaine Dix Field over the weekend when they hosted the E-Gals from Apollo High School on Mar 23. So far this season Meade has been playing great ball…
Meade County Track and Field off to a running start in 2024
After finishing a successful indoor track season, the Meade County High School and Stuart Pepper Middle Track and Field Teams have been off to a great start with both Men’s and Women’s Team wins at the Central Hardin High School…
Muldraugh Planning and Zoning approves two building permits
At the regular meeting of Muldraugh’s Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday, March 21, Chairperson Jeannette Poss, Commissioners Jim Davis, Christy Lee, and Ralph Lee, and City Clerk/Treasurer Lynnette McAdams were all present. After approving minutes from the February 15…
Kevin and Rhonda Roberts honored at Distinguished Citizen Award dinner
Kevin and Rhonda Roberts were named as Meade County’s Distinguished Citizens of the year for 2024. This award is presented each year by the Friends of Scouting (FOS) Campaign. This year’s award dinner was held on March 20, 2024, at…
Payneville Elementary Story Safari Book Fair
Payneville Elementary School held their Story Safari Book Fair on March 11 from 5 p.m. through 7 p.m. Books for sale from Literati Book Sales were set up in the library. Reading Safari was set up in the cafeteria and…
Muldraugh City Council approves new business license
Muldraugh Mayor Anthony Lee, Secretary/Treasurer Lynnette McAdams and all six City Councilors attended the March 11 meeting at City Hall. Mayor Lee began the meeting by opening it up to the public for comments/questions. After he determined that there were…
March School Board Meeting recognizes Boys’ Regional Swim Champions
The Meade County Board of Education held their March meeting at the Flaherty Elementary School on Tuesday, March 12th, at 7:30 pm. Prior to the start of the meeting, a prayer was offered on behalf of the Meade County Ministerial…
Meade County Fiscal Court approves new Heavy Industrial Ordinance
All six magistrates and Judge Executive Troy Kok were present for the March 12 meeting of the Meade County Fiscal Court. Judge Kok shared some upcoming events including:
Mother Of Boy Found In Suitcase Arrested
The mother of the 5-year-old boy who’s body was found in a suitcase in southern Indiana was arrested nearly two years later, according to Indiana State Police.
Meade County Greenwaves Bass Fishing Team reels in a big win in the junior division
On Saturday, March 9th, the Meade County High School Bass Fishing Team competed in the Kentucky Bass Network Stop #2 Competition hosted by Central Hardin High School held at the Green River Lake in Kentucky. Rudy Reeder and Ashton Rosell…
March School Board Meeting recognizes Boys’ Regional Swim Champions
The Meade County Board of Education held their March meeting at the Flaherty Elementary School on Tuesday, March 12th, at 7:30 pm. Prior to the start of the meeting, a prayer was offered on behalf of the Meade County Ministerial…
MCHS sophomore accepts full scholarship to Morehead State University
Kenzi Taylor Tali, Meade County High School Sophomore, has accepted a full scholarship to The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics at Morehead State University. The Craft Academy is a residential academy for academically gifted high school juniors…
Meade County Takes Over Otter Creek Campground
Meade County is now in charge of the day-to-day operations of the Otter Creek campground.
Beware the Ides of March
“Beware the Ides of March” is a famous saying all over the world. The Ides of March refers to March 15th. Its significance dates back to the time of Julius Caesar.
Animal Shelter Advisory Board celebrates its one-year anniversary.
The Meade County Animal Shelter Advisory Board meeting marks one year since the board has been in session. They met for their monthly meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024. The meeting commenced at 7 p.m. at the Extension Office. The…
An Appropriate Send Off
Thanks to the actions of Judge Executive Troy Kok, Mayor David Pace, Sheriff Phillip Wimpee and the Meade County Fire Department, Michael Glenn Hager was escorted to Buck Grove Baptist Church early Saturday morning with flashing red and blue lights…
Kenneth Patrick Heavrin, Sr., age 93 of Guston, KY passed away on December 23, 2023.
Kenneth Patrick Heavrin, Sr., age 93 of Guston, KY passed away on December 23, 2023.
Miss Fay Etta Harrington
Miss Fay Etta Harrington, age 77, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Miss Harrington was born on October 23, 1946, the daughter of George H. “Arch” and Edith Marie (Pack)…
Magistrates Wrestle With Lengthy Agenda
Members of Meade County Fiscal Court tackled a lengthy agenda during their regular meeting Tuesday (3/13) night.