Holden Lucas shines at Heartland National Duals representing Meade County Youth Wrestling
Meade County Youth Wrestling made a significant impact at the 16th Annual Heartland National Duals, held on March 29-30 at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Among the athlete’s representing Team Kentucky was 6th grader Holden Lucas, who competed…
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month: CASA program seeks more Meade volunteers
On Friday, March 28th, Meade County citizens were invited to the front lawn of the Brandenburg Telephone Company to plant a pinwheel garden to bring awareness to National Child Abuse Prevention Month, which occurs throughout April. The event known as…
F-1 Tornado causes property damage in Meade County
Fast approaching the anniversary of the EF5 tornado that tore through Brandenburg in 1974, recent weather predictions for severe weather, including tornado and hail threats, for the overnight hours of Sunday March 30th cast a grave pall across the community.…
Meade County Emergency Response Teams gather to discuss preparedness within county
On Tuesday, March 25 the Meade County Extension Homemakers, the Meade County Extension Office and the Meade County Emergency Management Team sponsored an event to highlight and showcase the readiness and preparedness of the emergency response organizations that are responsible…
Why, or why not, would a mugshot be posted?
Recently there was a lead story in one of the latest issues of The Meade County Messenger (MCM) that included the publication of two mugshots.
The who, what, where, when and why’s of a PRESS RELEASE
The Meade County Messenger (MCM) has recently received four press releases from three different organizations within Meade County regarding details of two recent arrests that have raised interest and concern within the community. There has been considerable confusion among readers…
Magistrates Approve Road Funds
Members of Meade County Fiscal Court approved the Rural Secondary Road Funds during their regular meeting Tuesday (4/8) evening.
Meade County Special Olympics Basketball grabs silver at State Tourney
After winning their regional championship back on Sunday, February 1st, the Meade County Special Olympics Basketball Team returned to the court once again over the weekend of March 8th and 9th to vie against competition from all over the state…
One woman’s hope for a cleaner Kentucky: the saga of Whitney Lewis
As a child, she had found memories of times spent in Meade County and Otter Creek Park. Now, as an adult, she is on a personal campaign to clean up Kentucky’s creeks and riverbanks, one small bag of trash at…
National Mom and Pop Business Owner’s Day
March 29th, 2025 is National Mom and Pop Business Owner’s Day. Meade County has quite a few small family-owned businesses. Many residents have businesses they frequent often enough to be on a first name basis with the owners, and the…
Turkeys For Tomorrow donates funds to support MCHS Archery and Bass Fishing Clubs
The Meade County Messenger sat down for a question-and-answer session with local TFT flock president, Denny Humphrey, for an opportunity to get to learn more about this sometimes-unassuming group of wildlife and habitat enthusiasts. Turkeys for Tomorrow (TFT) is a…
Taking steps to a healthier Meade County you!
National Walking Day was established in 2007 by the American Heart Association to encourage people to “get off the couch”, “get out there” and WALK! Walking is an important part of developing better physical, mental and emotional health.
Meade County Business Leadership Team tours Ft Knox Army Post
The Meade County Chamber of Commerce Business Leadership Team spent Tuesday, March 25 touring Ft Knox and learning more about how the Army Post operates. The Leadership Team hoped to gain valuable insight by witnessing, and learning about, the leadership…
Meade County Chamber of Commerce 2025 Banquet Awards winners announced
The Meade County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual banquet and awards ceremony on Wednesday, March 26 at the Meade County Fairgrounds. About 150 businesses and their guests gathered for a meal catered by Shoney’s of Elizabethtown.
Betty Parr retires from MCB after 25 years of service to the community
Meade County Bank (MCB) celebrated the retirement of Mrs. Betty Parr over a two-day period. On Thursday, March 27, Parr was honored with a private luncheon hosted at Lakeside Bar and Grill in Doe Valley. The meal was prepared by…
Two More EF-1 Tornadoes Confirmed
Meade County was hit by an EF-1 tornado during Sunday’s storms, according to the latest survey from the National Weather Service.
Muldraugh Police Officer Arrested
A Muldraugh police officer was arrested Thursday (03/27) for allegedly being impaired while on duty.
Drug Arrest After Traffic Stop In Meade County
While performing a drug interdiction, a Meade County Sheriff’s detective conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 60 for excessive speed Saturday afternoon.
Marijuana Plants Found Growing In Meade County
Detectives from the Meade County Sheriff’s Office responded to a tip of a cultivating and growing operation of marijuana in Meade County on Friday (03/14).
My Irish Eyes are usually smiling when I’ve celebrated with an Irish Whiskey
Disclaimer: I am not much of a drinker. I barely drink enough to be considered a “social drinker.” My husband does not drink at all and never has. So, the fact that I find myself mildly besotted by Irish Whiskey…