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Fiscal Court Moves Through Business

Magistrates worked through a short but lengthy business session during the regular meeting of Meade County Fiscal Court Tuesday (9/8) night.

Gene Webster
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Veterans Day - 2026 Holiday Schedule

Event date: November 11, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Brandenburg , KY 40108 Description: The Meade County Courthouse will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. The courthouse will reopen for regular business hours on Thursday, November 12.

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WMMG To Host Local Candidate Debate Ahead of 2026 General Election

WMMG is excited to announce a debate for local candidates in the upcoming 2026 General Election. The event is set for Thursday, October 22nd beginning at 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time at the Meade County Farm Bureau Community Building on Meade County Fairgrounds. The debate will feature candidates from the Brandenburg City mayoral race, the Meade County Judge Executive Race, and the 27th District State Representative race. The 2026 General Election will be held Tuesday, November 3rd. In Meade...

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Columbus Day - 2026 Holiday Schedule

Event date: October 12, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Brandenburg , KY 40108 Description: The Meade County Courthouse will be closed Monday, October 12, 2026. County offices will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

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Recap: Green Wave Football Seals First Victory Of The Season Against Taylor County

In a sweltering showdown at Hamilton Field's Death Valley, the Meade County Greenwave football team overcame early mistakes to secure a dramatic 22-21 comeback victory over the Taylor County Cardinals. The win marked Meade County’s first triumph of the season following a rocky 0-2 start, validating the grit of their sophomore-heavy roster. First-Half Struggles Taylor County built an early lead by capitalizing on Meade County's offensive errors. After halting the Greenwave’s opening drive...

Cletis Evans
Meade County Public LibraryNews

Homebound Outreach at MCPL

A library is more than a building—it’s a connection to the community, no matter where you are. Through our homebound outreach, Darlah thoughtfully selects books and materials for each patron…

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Marc Adams Becomes KASA President

Marc Adams, associate superintendent of Meade County Schools, has begun his term as president of the Kentucky Association of School Administrators, assuming the organization’s top elected leadership role during KASA’s 2026 Annual Leadership Institute, held July 29–31 in Louisville.

Mable Cundiff
Meade County GovernmentCalendar

Labor Day

Event date: September 7, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Brandenburg , KY 40108 Description: The Meade County County Courthouse will be closed in observance of Labor Day. It will be closed on Monday, September 7th, 2026, for Labor Day.

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Highway 79 Railroad Crossing Closure

Event dates: October 19, 2026 - October 20, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Brandenburg , KY 40108 Description: CSX will close Highway 79 at the main railroad crossing in Irvington for repairs beginning Monday, October 19, 2026. The closure is expected to last approximately two days.

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Public Notice - Highway 79 Railroad Crossing Closure

CSX will close Highway 79 at the main railroad crossing in Irvington for repairs beginning Monday, October 19, 2026. The closure is expected to last approximately two days.

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Public Notice - Meade County Fiscal Court - Regular Meeting - September 8, 2026 - 7 PM ET

The Meade County Fiscal Court will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Meade County Courthouse in Brandenburg.

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Public Notice - Meade County Fiscal Court - Regular Meeting - September 8, 2026 - 7 PM ET

Event date: September 8, 2026 Event Time: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Location: 516 Hillcrest Dr Brandenburg , KY 40108 Description: The Meade County Fiscal Court will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Meade County Courthouse in Brandenburg.

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Enter to Win Bowser’s Bookmark Contest!

It’s that time of year again…Bowser needs a new bookmark! Grab a template from the front desk then be sure to submit your design by September 30th. Our Teen Advisory…

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Belva Joyce Howard

Mrs. Belva Joyce (Bacon) Howard, age 74, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at her residence. Mrs. Howard was born on November 27, 1951, the daughter of James Theodore and Jessie Evelyn (Waddell) Bacon. Mrs. Howard loved her family deeply and always loved talking to her grandkids and great grandkids. She enjoyed doing crossword and word search puzzles and was very talented in crocheting. Mrs. Howard was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Royce,...

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Belva Joyce Bacon Howard

Belva Joyce Bacon Howard, age 74 of Brandenburg, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at her residence.

Mable Cundiff
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Marshall Dean Myers

Marshall Dean Myers, age 82, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026.

Mable Cundiff
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Kimberly Mae Dowell

Mrs. Kimberly Mae Dowell, age 60, of Irvington, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at her residence. Kim was born on January 3, 1966, the daughter of Franklin Dee Blevins and Nellie Marie (Smith) Linder. Kim loved being outdoors. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and searching for arrowheads and mushrooms. She just loved being a part of nature. Kim was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry Dowell; and her brother, Frankie Blevins. She is survived by three...

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Kimberly Mae Dowell

Kimberly Mae Dowell, age 60 of Irvington, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at her residence.

Mable Cundiff
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Ronald Foushee

Ronald Leo Foushee, 76, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026, surrounded by family, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He was born June 20, 1950, in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his father, George “Jack” Foushee; his daughter-in-law, Carissa Mattingly Foushee; grandchildren, Michael Frances “Rance” and Addison Marie “Adie” Foushee. Ron is survived by his wife of 54 years, Deborah Pike Foushee; sons, Michael Foushee (Laina) of Brandenburg;...

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Bart Dewayne Miller

Bart Dewayne Miller, age 60, of Ekron, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on August 14, 1966, in Hardinsburg, KY, son of the late Kenny Miller and Marlene Huffines Jones. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, F.J. Miller; and his step-father, Ickey Jones. Bart worked for Tyson Foods in Corydon, IN, for 31 years. He enjoyed being outside, especially if it involved working in his yard, and loved the...

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