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Brandenburg City Council announces Halloween activities

It was a busy October 13th evening as the City Council held its regular monthly meeting. An item of interest was the announcement that the Pumpkin Patch would be held on Halloween at Stuart Pepper Middle School rather than the…

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WVIHCommunity

Pedestrian Dies In Meade County Crash

A Louisville man was killed Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Muldraugh.

Mable Cundiff
Meade County MessengerNewsSports

Elementary age Upward Basketball and Cheerleading signups open

Basketball is built into the lifeblood of Kentucky. The rivalry between Big Blue and the Cardinals is historic, and the entire state celebrates the high school state tournament with the Kentucky Sweet 16 as each of the 16 regions sends…

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Meade County MessengerSports

Brogan Gerbine moves to MCHS Varsity Soccer Team

Brogan Gerbine is a 9th grader at Meade County High School (MCHS). Recently, on August 26, 2025, Gerbine was moved from Junior Varsity to Varsity on the Boy’s High School Soccer Team. Gerbine, who is 14 years old, has played…

[email protected] (Elayna Delancey)
Meade County MessengerNewsSports

Lady Waves Soccer Senior Night helps close out final regular season week

It was a busy week for Lady Waves Soccer as they closed out the regular season with three back-to-back games. Monday night, September 29th, saw the senior student athletes and their families gathered onto the field prior to the kickoff…

[email protected] (Stephen Spohn)
Meade County MessengerNewsSports

Senior Sendoff – Bryson Vega

Only six percent of high school athletes continue to play their sport after graduating from high school. As such, the senior year of athletics is a crucial year for student-athletes, as 94% of them will never retake the field. This…

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Meade County MessengerNewsSports

Elementary Cross Country holds last meet at Meade Olin Park

Hello, this is Elise Matney reporting on Cross Country for the last time this season. I am a 6th grader at David T. Wilson and this week’s meet was held at Meade Olin Park. The park’s track is a very…

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Meade County MessengerSportsNews

Lady Waves Soccer dominates the competition to bring home the district trophy

After a busy week of three games in a row to finish the regular season, the Meade County High School Lady Waves Soccer Team headed down to Edmonson County to compete in the 11th District Tournament. The journey to identify…

[email protected] (Stephen Spohn)
Meade County MessengerNews

A day of joy and inclusion at Roberts Family Farm for 2nd Annual Special Needs Day

Roberts Family Farm in Guston, Kentucky, recently opened its gates for a heartwarming event that always touches the lives of many. The annual “Special Needs Day,” a celebration of inclusion, compassion, and community took place on Wednesday, October 8th, from…

[email protected] (Stephen Spohn)
WVIHCommunity

Magistrates Block Data Centers & Plan Review Other Issues

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through a lengthy session Tuesday (10/14) night during their regular monthly meeting.

Gene Webster
WVIHCommunity

County Leaders Hear Residents’ View On Rezoning For Data Center

Over 500 residents of Meade County gathered at the Meade County Fairgrounds Tuesday to let their voice be known regarding a rezoning request on property located near the intersection of Highway 313 and 1238 near Garrett.

Mable Cundiff
Meade County MessengerSports

Sports Calendar October-(15-24)-25

SPORTS CALENDAR

Meade County MessengerSports

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October 16, 1975

Meade County MessengerNews

Meade County Youth compete at the Kentucky State Fair

The Meade County 4H and FFA youth are reported to have done very well during their stay at the Kentucky State Fair. According to Meade County Agriculture employee Andy Mills, “Meade County has more youth participation than any other county…

[email protected] (Scott Brannon)
Meade County MessengerNews

City of Brandenburg to host 1st Annual Pumpkin Walk on Buttermilk Falls Trail

Cooler temperatures, falling leaves, and foggy mornings are all great indicators that fall has finally arrived in Meade County. With some local trunk or treat activities, scary field and forest adventures, and hayrides, corn mazes, and harvest festivals, we are…

[email protected] (Stephen Spohn)
WVIHCommunity

Council Moves Through Business

The Brandenburg City Council moved through several agenda items during through regular meeting Monday (10/13) evening.

Gene Webster
WVIHCommunity

Zoning Request Could Bring Data Center

Meade County officials are working to navigate possible economic development that could include a proposed data center near Garett.

Gene Webster
Meade County MessengerNews

Live artillery shell found in Brandenburg backyard

Have you ever wondered what memories are buried in your backyard? Did the person who lived there before you bury a time capsule or hide a bag of old coins? You could uncover lost jewelry from your ancestors. A backyard…

[email protected] (Anastasia Basham)
Meade County MessengerSports

Greenwave Boys win District Title

The 11th District Boys Soccer Tournament was held October 2-3, hosted by Grayson County High School. The Greenwaves had been battling injuries and had not won since their September 15 match against the Cougars. The coaching staff had recently decided…

[email protected] (David Mitchner)
Meade County MessengerNews

Regarding upcoming proposed changes in rezoning in Meade County, Kentucky.

Dear Meade County resident,