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Fiscal Court Addresses County Issues

Meade County Fiscal Court held its February meeting on Thursday evening. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer for guidance several magistrates reported on committee meetings they have attended over the last month. Esquire Webb met with the Otter…

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It was business as usual for the Board of Education’s February meeting

The Meade County Board of Education convened on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at David T. Wilson Elementary School. The meeting commenced at 6 pm with a prayer offered by Pastor Seth Miller from the Meade County Ministerial Association. This was followed…

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Elementary Governor’s Cup Academic Team Competition

Recently, there was a district competition at Flaherty Elementary School for the Academic Team Competitors of David T. Wilson, Ekron, Flaherty, and Payneville elementary schools on February 1, 2025. These schools competed in the Governor’s Cup Academic Team Competition. The…

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Elementary Governor’s Cup Academic Team Competition

Recently, there was a district competition at Flaherty Elementary School for the Academic Team Competitors of David T. Wilson, Ekron, Flaherty, and Payneville elementary schools on February 1, 2025. These schools competed in the Governor’s Cup Academic Team Competition. The…

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MCHS Academic Team takes on Governor’s Cup!

On Saturday, January 25, the MCHS (Meade County High School) academic team departed from the high school at 7 AM, heading to John Hardin High School in Elizabethtown to compete in the governor’s cup. The academic team is a group…

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Doe Valley residents mourn the loss of friend and neighbor, Stuart Pepper

Meade County lost a true icon this past week. Stuart Pepper was a huge presence in this community and paved the way for many improvements, not just within the school system, but throughout the entire Meade County area. He touched…

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Delayed Opening Notice

Due to inclement weather, our office will be opening on a delay today. Please note that our gravel drives may be hazardous, making entry and exit difficult. If you need assistance, we encourage you to reach out to us first via: Email: [email protected] Call: 270-422-3626 We will do our best to assist you remotely until…

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Meade County Archery hosts Senior Night

As the school year gets closer to its end, graduation sneaks closer and closer as well. Meade County Archery took time Saturday night to recognize the 16 senior students who participated in their program. The seniors were escorted to the…

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Magistrates Work Through Business

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through a lengthy agenda during a special called meeting Thursday (2/13) evening. The special meeting was held due to the regular meeting being cancelled due to winter weather on Tuesday (2/11).

Gene Webster
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MCHS celebrates homecoming with basketball games and court ceremonies

The week of February 3 marked an exciting time for MCHS (Meade County High School) students and the Meade County community as everyone geared into a celebration for homecoming. Students had begun nominating students for homecoming court weeks before, but…

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Betty Louise Bristoe

Mrs. Betty Louise Bristoe, age 83, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Hosparus In-patient unit of Norton Hospital. Betty was born on March 29, 1941, the daughter of Stanley and Mable Louise (Beld) Vincent.

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Danny Lee Ernst

Danny Lee Ernst, age 75, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Baptist Health Louisville.

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Meade Co. Swimming Region Highlights

26 Athletes competed in the KHSAA Region 3 Championships on January 24th and 25th. Friday was prelims, Saturday was finals. The top 16 seeds from Friday competed on Saturday.

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Council Members Review Finances

Members of Brandenburg City Council met during their regular meeting Monday (2/10) night gaining perspective on the city’s finances.

Gene Webster
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Meade County Youth Wrestlers are State Champions

The Meade County Youth Wrestling team took their A-games to Freedom Hall in Louisville this past weekend as they represented the Greenwaves at the KFWC (Kentucky Folkstyle Wrestling Championships) State Tournament. Meade County Youth placed in both of Youth Open…

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Council Gets Updates On City’s Hot Topics

Members of the Brandenburg City Council met during a work session Monday (2/3) afternoon to get updates on several topics that face the city in the upcoming months.

Gene Webster
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Meade basketball digs deep for win

After coming off a one-point loss the night before, the Meade County Greenwave Basketball team was back in action on Jan 17 when they hosted the Ohio County Eagles in a game that would prove to be one of their…

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Meade County dominates Ridge Archery 1st Annual Winter Showdown

Four Meade County archery teams attended the Ridge Archery 1st Winter Showdown tournament at Pleasure Ridge Park High School (PRP) in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday, January 18th. Although a bullseye and 3D tournament were originally scheduled, conflicts with another school…

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Meade JV Wrestlers advance to State

The Meade County Greenwave Wrestling team hosted the 2025 Region 2 JV (Junior Varsity) Regionals at Meade County High School (MCHS) on Jan 20. This tournament saw 19 schools and over 150 wrestlers competing for the top two spots in…

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Brandenburg City Council holds January meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the Brandenburg City Council was held at the maintenance building and called to order by Mayor David Pace on Monday evening. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by David Pace and prayer by Bruce Fackler.…