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Avery Rian Shacklette

Avery Rian Shacklette, 21, passed away on May 11, 2026.

Mable Cundiff
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Magistrates Clear Planning & Zoning Requests

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through eleven rezoning requests during their regular meeting Tuesday (5/12) night.

Gene Webster
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Council Works Through Business

The Brandenburg City Council worked through their short agenda during their regular meeting Monday (5/11) night.

Gene Webster
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Robert Eugene “Bob” Malone

Robert Eugene “Bob” Malone, age 80 of Vine Grove, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Mable Cundiff
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Federal Jury Awards $24 Million Verdict Against County

A federal jury awarded over $24 million to a Louisville man for damages related to a lawsuit from a civil rights lawsuit in connection to a 1992 Meade County murder.

Gene Webster
Meade County Public LibraryNews

KPLA 2025 Fresh Faces Award Winners

We are proud to share that Destiney Amiott and Aimee Kemker from the Meade County Public Library have been honored by the Kentucky Public Library Association (KPLA) as our region’s…

Sara Oakes
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Police Investigate Suspicious Item At River Front

Police are investigating a suspicious item found late Thursday (4/16) afternoon in Brandenburg River Front Park.

Gene Webster
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Joseph E. “Bunny” Cook

Joseph E. “Bunny” Cook, age 96 of Brandenburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Baptist Health in Louisville.

Mable Cundiff
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County Leaders Work Through Lengthy Agenda

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through a lengthy agenda during their regular meeting Tuesday (4/14) evening.

Gene Webster
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Muldraugh Police Stepping Up Patrol

Due to a high number of crashes, injuries, and dangerous driving behaviors, the Muldraugh Police Department will conduct focused traffic enforcement at the intersection of US 31W and KY 1638/KY 868.

Mable Cundiff
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Council Works Through Business

Members of the Brandenburg City Council worked through business during their regular monthly meeting Monday (4/13) evening.

Gene Webster
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Industrial Site Gains Momentum

The Irvington Industrial site was one of 16 projects to receive state funding to upgrade infrastructure in an announcement by Governor Andy Beshear’s office Thursday (4/2).

Gene Webster
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Teen Faces Charges After Pursuit

A Brandenburg teen is facing multiple charges after a police pursuit between Ekron and Irvington Tuesday (3/31) morning.

Mable Cundiff
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Louisville Man Dies In Muldraugh Collision

The Kentucky State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal collision that occurred on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at approximately 9:50 a.m. on US-31W within the city limits of Muldraugh.

Mable Cundiff
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Michael C. Whitworth

Michael C. Whitworth, age 45 of Guston, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at his residence.

Mable Cundiff
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NWS Survey Strong Storm Damages

Heavy rain and strong winds battered Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana Sunday night into Monday morning prompting several tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings.

Mable Cundiff
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County Leaders Work Through Business

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court recognized a couple of employees Tuesday (3/10) evening during their regular meeting.

Gene Webster
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City Leaders Review Audit Report

The Brandenburg City Council reviewed the past year of finances during their regular meeting Monday (3/9).

Gene Webster
Meade County MessengerCommunity

Together we fight for a young cancer warrior

Emmalee Mae Wilkins, 11 years old, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on February 11. Emmalee is the daughter of Alan and Heather Wilkins of Meade County. Emmalee is in fifth grade at David T. Wilson Elementary School in Brandenburg.

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Sheriff Seeks Leads In Homicide Murder Case

Authorities in Meade County are asking for the public’s help in solving a 2023 murder case.

Gene Webster