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Burton Yates, Jr.

Burton Yates, Jr., age 80, formerly of Muldraugh, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown.

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Burton Yates, Jr.

Mr. Burton Yates, Jr., age 80, formerly of Muldraugh, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown. Burt was born on November 21, 1945, the son of Burton, Sr. and Mae Etta (Sheroan) Yates. Burt proudly served his country in the United States Army. Burt was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Brenda Yates; and his brother, Richard “Dickie” Yates. He is survived by four children, Tim (Becky) Yates, Laura Compton, Jason (Ashley) Yates,...

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Public Notice - Election Day: Early No Excuse Voting

The Meade County Clerk’s Office reminds voters that early no excuse voting begins tomorrow, Thursday, October 29, and continues through Saturday, October 31, 2026.

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Election Day: Early No Excuse Voting

Event dates: October 29, 2026 - October 31, 2026 Event Time: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Location: 996 Old Ekron Road Brandenburg, KY 40108-1241 Description: The Meade County Clerk’s Office reminds voters that early no excuse voting begins tomorrow, Thursday, October 29, and continues through Saturday, October 31, 2026.

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Rick Wyatt

Rick Wyatt, age 61 of Brandenburg, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, IN.

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Fannie Ellen Pike

Mrs. Fannie Ellen Pike, age 74, of Irvington, KY, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at her residence. She was born on November 6, 1951, the daughter of Granville and Nannie (Bowling) Caudill. Fannie loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her loving husband, and her grandbabies, in that order. She enjoyed reading her bible, especially her favorite verse, The 23rd Psalm, and watching Christian programs. Fannie also loved being outdoors. She enjoyed camping, fishing, and travelling to...

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Rick Wyatt

Mr. Rick Wyatt, age 61, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, IN. Rick was born on January 18,1965 in Louisville, KY. Rick truly had a servant’s heart in every aspect of his life. He served his country in the Army National Guard, and his hometown as an EMT with the Meade County Ambulance Service and as a firefighter with the Meade County Fire Department. He most recently was a supervisor for Legner Energy where he served others...

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Glen Arlin Stout

Glen Arlin Stout, age 70 of Battletown, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at his residence.

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Glen Arlin Stout

Mr. Glen Arlin Stout, age 70, of Battletown, KY, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at his residence. Glen was born on September 9, 1956, the son of Arlin Keith and Evelyn Mae (Grubaugh) Stout. Glen was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt. Glen was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Chris Harrison; and his brother, Johnny Lesniowski. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Kethia Adcox Stout; his son, Steven (Nikki) Stout; six...

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Fannie Ellen Pike

Mrs. Fannie Ellen Pike, age 74, of Irvington, KY, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at her residence. She was born on November 6, 1951, the daughter of Granville and Nannie (Bowling) Caudill. Fannie loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her loving husband, and her grandbabies, in that order. She enjoyed reading her bible, especially her favorite verse, The 23rd Psalm, and watching Christian programs. Fannie also loved being outdoors. She enjoyed camping, fishing, and travelling to...

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Fannie Ellen Pike

Fannie Ellen Pike, age 74 of Irvington, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at her residence.

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Louisville Man Faces Charges In Hardin County

Hardin County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Main Street in West Point Sunday (10/25) morning after a man was reportedly struck by a vehicle following an incident at a residence.

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Meade County Board of Adjustment Meeting - Monday, November 2, 2026 - 8:30 AM ET

Event date: November 2, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM Location: 516 HILLCREST DR STE 13 Brandenburg , KY 40108 Description: The Meade County Board of Adjustments will meet November 2 at 8:30 a.m. at the courthouse to consider a variance and a conditional use permit. The public is invited to attend.

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Public Notice - Meade County Board of Adjustments - Regular Meeting - November 2, 2026

The Meade County Board of Adjustments will meet November 2 at 8:30 a.m. at the courthouse to consider a variance and a conditional use permit. The public is invited to attend.

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Bob Barker

John "Bob" Robert Barker, 91, of Ekron, KY, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Harrison County Hospital, Corydon, Indiana, with his family by his side. Mr. Barker was a member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, Flaherty, KY. He was a veteran of the United States Army, Bob was retired from the Olin Chemical Plant, Brandenburg, KY and was also a farmer. He was preceded in death by a son, Sam A. Barker; his parents, Anthony & Margaret Barker; a sister, Mary Castro; and John & Leona...

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Sherrell Lee Whobrey

Sherrell Lee (Morris) Whobrey, age 79, of Corydon, IN, died Wednesday (10/21) at Harrison Springs Health Campus.

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William Percy “Bill” Shumate, Jr.

William Percy “Bill” Shumate, Jr., age 86, of Louisville, formerly of Brandenburg, died Tuesday (10/20) at his residence.

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Sherrell Lee Whobrey

Ms. Sherrell Lee (Morris) Whobrey, age 79, of Corydon, IN, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Harrison Springs Health Campus. Sherrell was born on January 24, 1947, the daughter of Richard and Edna (Dunlavy) Morris. Sherrell was a woman of deep faith and gentle spirit, who lived her life with devotion to her Lord and to all those fortunate enough to be in her presence. Rooted in the fellowship of New Brandenburg Baptist Church in Brandenburg, Kentucky, she carried her faith as...

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William Percy "Bill" Shumate, Jr.

Mr. William Percy “Bill” Shumate, Jr., age 86, of Louisville, KY, formerly of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at his residence. Bill was born on November 7, 1939, the son of William Percy and Lillian Rose (Smith) Shumate. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in Korea. Bill graduated from the United Electronic Institute and went on to complete the Naval Ordinance Station Apprentice Program in Louisville, KY. He retired as a machinist after a...

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Public Notice - Meade County Administrative Code Ordinance Scheduled for Second Reading November 10

Meade County Fiscal Court will consider Ordinance No. 2026.05, replacing the county’s previous Administrative Code, for second reading and possible adoption on November 10, 2026.