No School In Meade County Friday
Due to high absentee numbers of both students and staff due to flu and other illnesses going around—and a significant snowfall expected, there will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 7th. This is NOT a snow learning day.
Anna Frances Horn
Anna Frances Horn, age 90, of Irvington passed away January 31 at her home.
Brandenburg Man Dies In Accident
A one vehicle accident in Meade County early Sunday morning claimed the life of a Brandenburg man.
Judge Denies Injunction Against Grain Facility
A judge has denied a Temporary Restraining Order in an on-going legal dispute between Meade County farmers and county officials over the proposed Nucor Steel facility along the Ohio River.
Wava Thomas Goodman
Wava Thomas Goodman, 89, formerly of Brandenburg, passed away January 19 at Kensington Manor in Elizabethtown.
Second Round of Motions Held In Grain Standoff
A second round of motions were held in Meade County Circuit Court Thursday (1/23) as attorney’s from each side of the issue seek to get a judge to make a decision in the dispute.
Chamber Members Learn More About Nucor
Members of the Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce got first hand knowledge of newest businesses to call Meade County home during their monthly luncheon.
Millay Announces Retirement
Changes are ahead for Meade County Schools as Superintendent Dr. John Millay announced his planned retirement Tuesday (1/14) night during the regular monthly meeting of the Meade County Board of Education.
Donna Jean (Cummings) Cole
Donna Jean (Cummings) Cole of Battletown, died 01,06,2020 at Harrison Healthcare Center. A daughter of the late Ralph and Susie Cummings.
County Approves Second Amendment Resolution
During a meeting with an overflowing attendance, the Meade County Fiscal Court heard concerns of several citizens and heard the support on maintaining the constitutional rights of the second amendment Tuesday (1/14) night.
Muldraugh Council Conducts Business
Muldraugh City Council met Monday evening for their regular monthly meeting with 5 of it’s 6 members present.
Council Works Through Business
The Brandenburg City Council worked through a busy agenda during their regular monthly meeting Monday (1/13) night.
Ekron Commissions Conduct Business
Ekron City Commission met Tuesday (1/07) for their regular monthly meeting with all members present but one.
Man Arrested After Refusing To Leave School
A man was arrested after he locked himself in a bathroom at Stuart Pepper Middle School and refused to leave on Monday (1/6).
Chism Files For 27th State Representative Race
Brian Chism has filed candidacy papers Monday (1/6) to run as a Democrat in the 27th District State Representative race, which includes Meade County and part of northern Hardin County.
Police Ask For Help In Burglary Case
Brandenburg Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the people involved in a burglary.
Third Democratic Candidate Files For US Senate
A Simpson County native has announced he will be a democratic candidate for the US Senate seat, currently held by Senator Mitch McConnell.
Farmers File Lawsuit Against Local Officials
A group of farmers also known as the Lincoln Trail Growers Association filed a lawsuit and restraining order Thursday to prevent the closing of the Meade County Riverport operated by Consolidated Grain and Barge Company.
Governor Cancels And Rebids Medicaid Contracts
Governor Andy Beshear’s administration announced Monday the state’s current Medicaid managed care contracts will be canceled and rebid.
Federal Law Raises Minimum Age To Buy Tobacco
A new federal law sets the minimum age to buy tobacco products at 21.