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James Cecil Smith

James Cecil Smith, 84, of Brandenburg, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020. Cecil was born February 13, 1936, to the late Roy M. and Myrtle E. Smith in Payneville, Kentucky. He is survived by a brother, William M. (Cathy) Smith,…

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Sheila Jo Wade

Sheila Jo Wade, age 54 of Irvington, KY died Monday, July 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Jefferson County, KY on February 20, 1966. Sheila was a cashier with IGA in Irvington, KY until her illness prevented…

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Unsolicited Masks From China Arriving In Mail

After reports of people receiving unsolicited seeds from China, some are now receiving masks.

Mable Cundiff
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Sandra Gail Coogle

Sandra Gail Coogle, age 57 of Vine Grove, passed away on Friday (7/24) at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown.

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Steven Leon Dowell

Mr. Steven Leon Dowell, age 62, of Irvington, KY, passed away on July 8, 2020 at Signature Healthcare at North Hardin in Radcliff, KY.

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Joyce Vivian Greer

Miss Joyce Vivian Greer, 67, of Irvington, KY passed away, Thursday, July 9, 2020 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alpha Edward and Edna Daphin McVey Greer; a sister, Delores Greer; and a brother, C.O.…

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Hamilton Field: The man behind the name

For decades now, a long list of former and present Meade County football players have defended a field at the bottom of Death Valley behind the Meade County High School on Friday evenings every fall. Countless numbers of cheerleaders, band…

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Magistrates Work Through Business

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through several business items during their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday (7/14) evening.

Gene Webster
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Council Moves Forward On Waste Water Plant

The Brandenburg City Council unanimously approved moving forward on constructing a new waste water treatment plant during their regular meeting Monday (7/13) night.

Gene Webster
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Brandenburg Native Selected As Education Commissioner

The Kentucky Board of Education announced Friday (7/10) that Dr. Jason Glass will be Kentucky’s next commissioner of education.

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Paul Jeffrey Marr

Mr. Paul Jeffrey Marr, 64, of Brandenburg, KY passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Marr was a proud Marine Corps Veteran and worked in quality control for Kentucky Electric Corp. He was an avid hunter and…

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Steven Leon Dowell

Steven Leon Dowell, age 62 of Irvington, passed away on Wednesday (7/08) at Signature Healthcare at North Hardin in Radcliff.

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Herbert W. “Herbie” Chism II

Herbert W. “Herbie” Chism II, age 60, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his residence.

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Robert Anthony Crutcher

Mr. Robert Anthony Crutcher, age 71, of Ekron, KY, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Signature Healthcare of North Hardin.

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Small Group Takes A Civil Stand For BLM

A second round of peaceful protests occurred in Meade County Saturday (6/13) night as a movement to support Black Lives Matter resulted in about eight protesters at the Brandenburg Riverfront Park.

Gene Webster
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Riverfront Park Impacted By Protesters

A new round of protests began in Meade County Friday (6/12) night as a movement to support the latest call for Black Lives Matter resulted in about a dozen protesters to come to the Brandenburg Riverfront Park.

Gene Webster
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County Leaders Work Through Business

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through their regular monthly business agenda in the same room for the first time in several months Tuesday (6/9) night.

Gene Webster
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Council Reviews Audit Report

The Brandenburg City Council reviewed the findings of the recent audit of city finances during their regular monthly meeting Monday (6/8) evening.

Gene Webster
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How To Vote In Meade County

According to Meade County Clerk Judy Jordan, there are various ways to vote in the Primary Election on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

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Ekron City Commission Meets

Ekron City Commission met Tuesday evening for their regular monthly meeting.

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