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Chesley Herman Lawson

Chesley Herman Lawson, age 86, of Guston, KY, passed away suddenly at his home, Thursday, December 22, 2022.

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Parents Charged With Attempted Murder

The mother and father of a two-month-old baby are facing attempted murder charges after police accused them of physically abusing their child.

Mable Cundiff
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Council Finishes Calendar Year of Business

The Brandenburg City Council worked through a short agenda during their regular meeting Monday (12/12) night.

Gene Webster
Meade County MessengerNewsCrime

Brandenburg father and mother charged with the attempted murder of their infant

On Monday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m., the parents of a two-month-old child were arrested by Detectives with the Meade County Sheriff’s Office for the attempted murder of their infant.

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Thank You Reception Cancelled

At the request of Judge Stith, the thank you reception has been cancelled on December 21st.

Mable Cundiff
Meade County MessengerObituaries

Marcella Faye Coates

Marcella Faye Coates, age 76, of Brandenburg, KY passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY.

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Meade County manhunt ends with an arrest in Breckinridge County

A man who led police on a high speed chase last week in Meade County through farm fields, temporarily escaping apprehension, is now behind bars. On Nov. 29 at 4 p.m., Detectives and Deputies with the Meade County and Breckinridge…

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Meade County Man On-the-run Arrested

A Meade County man who was wanted on multiple felonies and on the run from police for a week has been arrested.

Mable Cundiff
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Stull Receives KLC Training Award

The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) recently presented Brandenburg Accounts Payable Clerk Shannon Stull with a Level I Achievement in City Governance award.

Gene Webster
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County Leaders Work Through Lengthy Agenda

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through a lengthy agenda Tuesday (11/15) night during a special called meeting.

Gene Webster
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Council Downs Rezoning Request

Members of the Brandenburg City Council voted down a rezoning request on property on Hillcrest Drive during their regular meeting Monday (11/14) night.

Gene Webster
Meade County MessengerNews

Breckinridge County Magistrate race to be decided by coin flip

Some say they don't vote because their vote doesn't matter. Meade County has learned that isn't the case several times over the years, none more so than in the sheriff's race several elections ago, which was decided by a single…

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Election Upsets Some Offices

The General Election held on Tuesday (11/8) resulted in upsets in the some local offices.

Gene Webster
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Meade County Fiscal Court Meeting Rescheduled

Meade County Fiscal Court will not have a regular court meeting on November 8, 2022 due to the election results being held at the courthouse.

Mable Cundiff
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DUI Suspect Appears In Court

The suspect in the crash that killed Officer Logan Medlock over the weekend appeared in court Monday morning.

Mable Cundiff
Meade County MessengerNews

Single car accident in Battletown claims life of teenage driver

A 17 year-old female was killed after striking a tree in a single-car accident Sunday afternoon outside Battletown. There were no passengers in the vehicle at the time of the wreck. This was the second fatality accident in three days…

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Fatal Accident Claims Woman & Child

A two vehicle accident claimed the lives a of Brandenburg woman and child Thursday afternoon.

Gene Webster
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Our building is for Sale

Back to Blog As we prepare to move into our new and larger location, our current location is now on the market. Built in 1974, commercially zoned, and sits on .14 acres in one of the busiest locations in old Brandenburg. The building comprises two offices, a lobby, a conference room, a kitchenette, a bathroom,…

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Fatal collision claims the lives of Brandenburg mother and son

A fatal collision on KY 79 claimed the lives of a Brandenburg mother and her son yesterday afternoon. On Thursday, Oct. 27, the Kentucky State Police Commercial Enforcement Division (KSP) was requested by the Meade County Sheriff's Office to investigate…

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Mrs. Carol Powers

Mrs. Carol Powers, age 67, of Ekron, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at her residence. Carol was born April 7, 1955, the daughter of Edwin T. and Rayma Faye (Haynes) Hubbard. She retired from Ft. Knox Civil…