Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day - 2026 Holiday Schedule
Event date: October 12, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Brandenburg , KY 40108 Description: Meade County Fiscal Court offices will be closed Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. County offices will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Meade County Fiscal Court Notice: Hiring EMS Director (Full-Time)
Meade County Fiscal Court is accepting applications for a full-time EMS Director position. Applications are due by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Meade County Fiscal Court Notice: Hiring Paramedic (Full-Time)
Meade County Fiscal Court is accepting applications for a full-time paramedic position with EMS. Applications are due by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
EMS Director - (Full-Time)
Meade County Fiscal Court is accepting resumes / applications for the Meade County EMS for the following full-time position:• EMS Director (Full-Time)To request an application for the Meade County EMS’s Paramedic please email: [email protected] or visit the Meade County Finance Office, 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY 40108. For more information, please call the Meade County Finance Office at: 270-422-3967. To be considered applications will need to be returned by no later than: 4:00 PM on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. In house applicants will be given first consideration. Applicants will be subject to drug testing and background check. Meade County Fiscal Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Visit: https://www.meadeky.gov/jobsDownload the application at: https://www.meadeky.gov/DocumentCenter/View/241/
Paramedic - (Full-Time)
Meade County Fiscal Court is accepting resumes / applications for the Meade County EMS for the following full-time position:• Paramedic (Full-Time)To request an application for the Meade County EMS’s Paramedic please email: [email protected] or visit the Meade County Finance Office, 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY 40108. For more information, please call the Meade County Finance Office at: 270-422-3967. To be considered applications will need to be returned by no later than: 4:00 PM on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. In house applicants will be given first consideration. Applicants will be subject to drug testing and background check. Meade County Fiscal Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Visit: https://www.meadeky.gov/jobsDownload the application at: https://www.meadeky.gov/DocumentCenter/View/241/

Margalene Gayle Wimpee Newton
Margalene Gayle Wimpee Newton, age 81 of Battletown, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at her residence.

Steven Randolph “Catfish” Smith, Jr.
Steven Randolph “Catfish” Smith, Jr., age 19 of Guston, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

Steven Randolph "Catfish" Smith, Jr.
Mr. Steven Randolph “Catfish” Smith, Jr., age 19, of Guston, KY, gained his wings on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. Steven was born on September 10, 2007, the son of Steven Randolph Smith, Sr. and Patricia Marie (Mullins) Smith. Steven lived a very active life. He played football from youth up to middle school. His true passion belonged to the great outdoors. Steven loved to duck and deer hunt, fish and work on the family farm. Most of all,...
Fall fun starts at the library!
Cozy up to the season with fall programs and events for all ages! From family activities and creative programs to special events and community gatherings, the library has plenty happening…
CANCELLED - Meade County Board of Adjustment Meeting - Monday, October 5, 2026 - 8:30 AM ET
Event date: October 5, 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 consists of five citizen members who are appointed by the Fiscal Court. The BOA follows the guidelines established in KRS 100 and their bylaws. The Board of Adjustment's responsibilities include: Approving or Denying Applications for Conditional Uses, Variances, and Non-conforming Uses.
Public Notice-CANCELLED-Meade County Board of Adjustment Meeting — October 5, 2026
The Meade County Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:30 AM has been CANCELLED. There will be no Board of Adjustment meeting on October 5, 2026.

Fire Crews Respond To Laundry Room Fire
The Meade County Fire Department was called to structure fire just before 2 pm Wednesday (9/30) afternoon.

City Leaders Approves New Well
The Brandenburg City Council met during a special called meeting Thursday (10/1) afternoon.

Roger Aaron Wilkins
Roger Aaron Wilkins, age 69 of Brandenburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at his son’s residence in Brandenburg.

Roger Aaron Wilkins
Mr. Roger Aaron Wilkins, age 69, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at his son’s residence in Brandenburg. Roger was born on August 3, 1957, the son of Austin Aaron, Jr. and Sandy Juanita (Dailey) Wilkins. Roger was very talented in many ways but enjoyed working with wood and building things, both in his personal and professional life. He enjoyed watching westerns and wrestling and listening to all things, Elvis. Most of all, he loved his family, but especially...

County Leaders Approve Construction Bids
Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met during a special called meeting Tuesday (9/29) morning for to open bids related to construction of the parking lots at the new county animal shelter and road garage.

Ruth Rae Wurmser
Ruth Rae Wurmser, age 64 of Brandenburg, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Norton Hospital in Louisville.

Ruth Rae Wurmser
Ms. Ruth Rae Wurmser, age 64, a lifelong resident of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY. Ruth was born on December 23, 1961, the daughter of Donna Hesler Ditto Wiseman and Donald Wurmser. In her spare time, Ruthie loved reading, cooking, listening to music, and being outside nature watching. Her favorite pastime activity included teaching her granddaughter, Ashlee, how to cook. She was a wonderful homemaker, and a loving mother and...
Opportunity to Bid - Meade County Road Department
The Meade County Fiscal Court will be accepting sealed bids for 30K HD 4 post truck lift.

Man Arrested After Cashing Fake Savings Bonds
A Louisville man was arrested after authorities said he cashed thousands of dollars in counterfeit U.S. Savings Bonds at local bank branches earlier this year.