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SUN MEALS to provide free meals for Meade County kids during Summer Break

Sun Meals, formerly known throughout Meade County as The Summer Food Service Program, is a federal program that allows the Meade County School District (MCSD) to provide free meals to all children aged 18 and under, regardless of economic status.…

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Meade County Democrats reorganizes for 2026

Members of the Democrat Party met at the Meade County Fairgrounds on Saturday morning to begin preparations for the next county elections in 2026. Rachael Brown and Tom Hollis, who are co-chairpersons of the organization, led the group through the…

Joe Hager Messenger Staff
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11404 hosted annual 'Passing of the Torch' ceremony

On Friday evening, April 25th, members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 11404 of Brandenburg gathered into their building alongside family, friends, and invited guests for their annual “Passing of the Torch” Ceremony. The event displays the legacy…

Stephen Spohn
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Was it Murder or Self Defense?

On Thursday, April 24,2025, Meade County Circuit Court held a hearing to determine a motion for immunity for David Gex from prosecution. Gex was charged with murder in the January 14, 2024, death of Richard Hernandez. Commonwealth Attorney Rick Hardin…

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Empowering the Next Generation: My Sister’s Keeper in Meade County

There is something powerful about a room full of young women being poured into, uplifted, and reminded that their voice, their worth, and their dreams matter. That was the energy pulsing through the Meade County Public Library during the recent…

Wendy Spohn
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Bridge Inspection Scheduled Next Week

Motorists that travel the Matthew L. Welsh Bridge over the Ohio River from Brandenburg, Kentucky to Harrison County, Indiana can expect delays next week due to bridge inspection.

Mable Cundiff
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What if Meade County had its own Fairy Godmother?

Several weeks ago, our steadfast office administrator, Shawn Evans, posed a question to the Meade County Messenger (MCM) Facebook page asking readers to share what improvements or establishments they would like to see brought to Meade County.

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Meade County students excelled at the three-day Kentucky Skills USA Competition

Meade County students excelled at the three-day Kentucky SkillsUSA competition held in Louisville the week of March 24th. SkillsUSA is the #1 workforce development organization in the United States, empowering students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders, and responsible community…

MCHS Skills USA Student
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Meade County Chamber of Commerce meets at Camp Piomingo for April Meeting

Members of the Meade County Chamber gathered in the dining facilities of Camp Piomingo, located inside of Otter Creek Park, for their monthly meeting on April 17.

Meade County MessengerNewsSports

2025 Youth Baseball and Softball Opening Day

Saturday, April 19th was the opening day for the 2025 season of youth baseball and softball. Meade County turned out in droves to celebrate the young players who have already been practicing hard for weeks in preparation for their first…

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Muldraugh’s Chief of Police responds to rumors of “mudslinging”

On March 11th, the City of Muldraugh swore in new police chief, Timothy Jackson. Shortly after being hired, Jackson’s alleged past began to follow him. The Meade County Messenger (MCM) received several anonymous “tips” regarding Jackson. Jackson willingly agreed to…

[email protected] (Anastasia Basham)
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Muldraugh Mayor Anthony Lee’s leadership under scrutiny

The Meade County Messenger (MCM) reached out several times between March 18-March 28 to schedule a meeting with Muldraugh’s Mayor Anthony Lee to discuss several topics of interest rippling from the county’s most eastern city. Muldraugh has recently garnered attention…

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County Leaders Present Proposed Animal Shelter Design

Meade County Fiscal Court hosted a town hall to present the first view of the proposed design of a new county animal shelter Monday (4/21) evening.

Gene Webster
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Magistrates Look Toward Future Technology Needs

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met during a special called meeting Monday (4/21) evening at the Meade County Extension Office just prior to a town hall related to the proposed animal shelter.

Gene Webster
Meade County MessengerNews

Enjoying life at the Meade County Senior Citizens Center

The Meade County Senior Citizens Center, located at 1200 Old Ekron Road in Brandenburg, has long been a Meade County staple since 1983. After a few years of inactivity for everyday business, it has reopened with a renewed sense of…

Meade County MessengerObituaries

Mitchell Stephen Woodall

Mitchell Stephen Woodall, age 65, of Brandenburg, passed away on Saturday, April 5th, 2025.

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April school board meeting looks to end of 24-25 school year

The Meade County School Board convened on Tuesday, April 8th at the Stuart Pepper Middle School for their monthly meeting. An invocation was provided by Pastor Alan Thomas of the Meade County Greater Baptist Church as part of the partnership…

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Historic floods have widespread effects on Meade County

Meade County had not even finished cleaning up the damage from the two EF1 tornadoes that tore through on March 30th, when the next rounds of severe weather loomed on the news stations. In addition to calling for intense, possible…

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Ciara’s House holds 4th Annual Celebration fundraiser dinner at Journey Church

On Saturday evening, April 12th, the community gathered into the gymnasium at the Meade County Christian school to support the 4th Annual Celebration Dinner for Ciara’s House. The night’s meal was catered by the Italian Farmhouse Restaurant and cookies were…

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Council Sorts Through Business

The Brandenburg City Council discussed various topics during their regular meeting Monday (4/14) evening.

Gene Webster