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Carrol Larue “Mac” McClellan

Mr. Carrol Larue “Mac” McClellan, age 78, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY. Mac was a veteran of the United States Army.

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Mary C. Naser

Mary C. Naser, age 95, of Louisville, formally of Brandenburg, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at Baptist Hospital East following a short illness. Mrs. Naser was a retired nurse and Orthopedic Nurse Manager at SS Mary and Elizabeth Hospital for…

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Stith Appointed As Judge Executive

A Guston resident has been appointed to the vacant seat of Meade County Judge Executive by Democratic Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear late Wednesday (9/16) afternoon.

Gene Webster
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Council Sets Tax Rates & Honor Judge Executive

Members of Brandenburg City Council heard the first reading of tax rates during their regular monthly meeting Monday (9/14) night.

Gene Webster
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William “Paul” Cox

William “Paul” Cox of Big Spring, KY, died on September 8. 2020, at the age of 74.

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James Ray “Jim” Bennett

Mr. James Ray “Jim” Bennett, age 81, of Brandenburg, KY passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Bennett was the former owner of Outer Limits Auto Sales and Greenview Auto Sales. He had been a salesman for…

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Anita Jane Dunn

Anita Jane Dunn, 62, Flaherty, KY passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at Baptist Health Hardin, Elizabethtown, KY.

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Magistrates Moves Through Business During Mourning

A productive but somber meeting of Meade County Fiscal Court was held Tuesday (9/8) evening as magistrates began the meeting with a moment of silence to remember Judge Executive Gerry Lynn, who passed away Sunday (9/6) afternoon.

Gene Webster
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Meade County Launches “Text To 911” Service

Newly installed technology can allow residents of Meade County to safely make calls in emergency situations via text to the county E-911 Center.

Gene Webster
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Flags Half-staff In Meade County

Meade County Deputy Judge Executive, Tammy Weick Graham, has issued an executive order requesting all flags, county wide, to be flown at half-staff in honor of Meade County Judge Executive Gerald Allen “Gerry” Lynn from sunrise on Tuesday, September 8 until sunset on Saturday, September 12.

Mable Cundiff
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Meade County Judge Executive Passes Away

The Meade County community is mourning the loss of Judge Executive Gerry Lynn, who passed away Sunday (9/6) afternoon.

Gene Webster
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Ronald Franklin Allen, Sr.

Ronald Franklin Allen, Sr., age 78 of Irvington, KY passed away on August 22, 2020 in Elizabethtown.

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House Explosion Victims Identified

The four people who were hurt when a house exploded in Meade County were identified Friday.

Mable Cundiff
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Robert Earl Poole

Robert Earl Poole, age 53 of Brandenburg, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in Harrison County, IN.

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Magistrates Keep Motor Vehicle Tax Rate Steady

Meade County Fiscal Court unanimously approved keeping the motor vehicle and watercraft tax rates at the current rate during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday (8/11) night.

Gene Webster
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City Leaders Work Through Short Agenda

Members of the Brandenburg City Council worked through a short business session during their regular monthly meeting Monday (8/10) night.

Gene Webster
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Local Fire Departments Raise Over $100,000 For Crusade

Local fire departments raised over $100,000 for the annual WHAS Crusade for Children.

Gene Webster
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Man Charged In Double Murder In Garfield

Kentucky State Police Post 4 detectives are conducting a murder investigation in the Garfield community of Breckinridge County.

Mable Cundiff
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Robert Earl Poole

Robert Earl Poole, age 53 of Brandenburg, passed away on Wednesday (8/05) in Harrison County, IN.

Mable Cundiff
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Ephraim Harrison “Sonny” Norris, Jr.

Ephraim Harrison “Sonny” Norris, Jr. Age 75 of Irvington, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Hodgenville, KY.