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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…

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Sheila Ann Staples

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

Gene Webster
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Lane Work Begins On Patriot Parkway

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

Mable Cundiff
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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.

Mable Cundiff
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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.

Mable Cundiff
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Man Faces Multiple Charges After Shooting

A man was arrested in connection to a shooting at the Fern Valley Days Inn early Monday morning.

Mable Cundiff
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Council Approves Tax Rates

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

Gene Webster
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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.

Mable Cundiff
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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.

Gene Webster
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Meade County Fair – Baby Contest

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

Gene Webster
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Meade County Fair – Children Mini-Truck Pull

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

Gene Webster
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Meade County Needing Truck Drivers

Meade County Fiscal Court is accepting resumes/applications for two full time truck drivers.

Mable Cundiff
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Meade County Fair – Little Miss & Mister

Here are the winners in the 2022 Little Miss & Mister Meade County Fair held on Saturday (7/30).

Gene Webster
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Meade County Fair – Prince & Princess

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

Gene Webster
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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.

Gene Webster
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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.

Gene Webster
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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.

Gene Webster
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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.

Gene Webster
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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.

Gene Webster
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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.

Gene Webster