
Will you cheer the death of an institution or come to its aid?
The Meade County Messenger has stood in the heart of this county like an old oak tree since 1882. It is, by far, the county’s oldest business. It is an institution that has laughed, cried, and celebrated with every setback…

Sheila Ann Staples
Sheila Ann Staples, age 69, of Payneville, died Saturday (8/20) at her residence.

Lane Work Begins On Patriot Parkway
Construction of dual turn lanes began Friday (08/19) at the intersection of Patriot Parkway and Ring Road.

Payneville Man Faces Charges After Pursuit
A Meade County man, wanted in connection with a recent burglary and arson in the Payneville community, led officers on a pursuit on Wednesday (08/17) morning across two counties.

Preventive Maintenance Project On KY 313 In Meade County
A Cape Seal pavement preservation project is underway along KY 313 in Meade County from the Hardin County Line to the intersection with US 60.

Man Faces Multiple Charges After Shooting
A man was arrested in connection to a shooting at the Fern Valley Days Inn early Monday morning.

Council Approves Tax Rates
The Brandenburg City Council approved 2023 tax rates during their regular meeting Monday (8/8) night.

Applications Being Taken For Meade County Solid Waste
Meade County Fiscal Court is accepting in house resumes/applications for a maintenance technician position (CDL is required for this job but will allow 6 months to obtain CDL), 2 Laborer positions, and 2 CDL Truck Driver Positions at Meade County Solid Waste and Recycle.
Meade County Fair – Draft Horse & Mule Show
Here are the top finishers to the Draft Horse and Mule Show at the 2022 Meade County Fair.

Meade County Fair – Baby Contest
Here are to finishers in the Baby Contest held on Saturday (7/30) at the 2022 Meade County Fair.

Meade County Fair – Children Mini-Truck Pull
Here are the top finishers in the Children’s Mini-Truck Pull at 2022 Meade County Fair.

Meade County Needing Truck Drivers
Meade County Fiscal Court is accepting resumes/applications for two full time truck drivers.
Meade County Fair – Little Miss & Mister
Here are the winners in the 2022 Little Miss & Mister Meade County Fair held on Saturday (7/30).

Meade County Fair – Prince & Princess
Here are the winners of the 2022 Meade County Fair Prince and Princess Pageant held on Saturday (7/30).

Meade County Fair – Miss Pre-Teen & Teen Meade County
Here are the winners of the 2022 Miss Pre-Teen and the Miss Teen Meade County Fair.

Meade County Fair – Pee Wee Miss & Precious Miss Pageants
Here are the top finishers in the 2022 Meade County Fair Pee Wee & Precious Miss pageants.

Meade County Fair – Open Market Sheep Show
Here are the top finishers in the Open Market Sheep Show held Tuesday (7/26) at the Meade County Fair.

Meade County Fair – Open Poultry Show
Here are the winners in the Open Poultry Show held Thursday (7/28) at the 2022 Meade County Fair.

Meade County Fair – Open Rabbit Show
Here are the winners at the Open Rabbit Show held Thursday (7/28) at the 2022 Meade County Fair.

Meade County Fair – Texas Hold’em
Here are the winners of the Texas Hold’em Tournament held Wednesday (7/27) at the 2022 Meade County Fair.