St. Mary’s mens prayer group hosts annual breakfast for local prison inmates
For over the past nine years, the Men’s Prayer Group at St. Mary Magdalene of Pazzi in Payneville has gathered to provide a delicious breakfast, fellowship, and prayers for hope and forgiveness to inmates from the Meade County Detention Center.…
Close quarters for Meade County Archery’s Winter Bash Tournament
Meade County Archery hosted their Winter Bash State Qualifier Tournament at Flaherty Elementary School on Friday, December 13th, and Saturday, December 14th. Due to the elementary school gym being smaller than the normal size location where they hold tournaments, Meade…
Meade County Special Olympics hosts Disc Golf Tourney Fundraiserfour-part series
Last month on November 16th, Meade County Special Olympic (MCSO) athletes and volunteers hosted a Disc Golf Tournament at the Meade-Olin Park disc golf course to raise funds for the athletes. The event organizers were Jennifer Williams and Derek Dunn.…
The 4-H Homeschool Experience program fills a need for alternative education for Meade County families.
Choosing to homeschool can be intimidating. There are innumerable resources available, but most are either book learning or online, leaving socializing and hands-on projects out of the equation. The 4-H Homeschool Experience program at the extension office offers monthly meetings…
Flaherty Primary staff ‘snap, crackle and pop’ because ‘they’re greeeeaaaat!’ at giving to others!
The staff at Flaherty Primary School (FPS) recently hosted a “Gratitude Challenge” as part of their November monthly theme. Initially, they knew they wanted to give back to the Meade County community but weren’t quite sure how to do that.…
‘Thank you for keeping us safe!’
Meade County School administrators, as well as several Meade County School District bus drivers, have reported to local law enforcement officers a recent increase of drivers who are disregarding the flashing stop signs on school buses during traffic stops. Brandenburg…
Magistrates To Audit Jail Fund
Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met during their regular meeting Tuesday (12/10) evening to work on several issues.
Brandenburg City Council tables proposed tax ordinances
About one-hundred people attended Monday Dec 9 as the Brandenburg City Council met in regular session to act on three ordinances relating to the occupational tax, restaurant tax, and an ordinance establishing a Brandenburg Tourism Commission.
Louis Dean Darnall
Louis Dean Darnall, age 78 of Brandenburg, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.
Council Tables Proposed New Tax Ordinances
Members of the Brandenburg City Council heard several comments related to two new proposed taxes that were on the agenda Monday (12/9) night.
Domestic Situation Injures One In Meade County
Meade County Sheriff Deputies responded to a home on Homer Richardson Road in Meade County on Friday (12/07) after receiving a call for medical assistance.
West Point Bar and Grill has big plans
Starting a business from the ground up is never an easy feat, but it is dedicated people who have the courage to start that helps bring communities together. 61-year-old Yvonne Repp, a citizen of West Point, has finally opened her…
Meade County’s Kristin Hibbard named 2024 Kentucky Special Education Teacher of the Year
Kristin Hibbard, a moderate and severe disabilities educator at Meade County High School, was honored as the Council for Exceptional Children’s 2024 Kentucky Special Education Teacher of the Year. The naming took place during the Kentucky Exceptional Children’s Conference at…
One Arrested For Growing Marijuana In Meade County
One person was arrested after marijuana found growing in Meade County.
Community heroes unite to spread holiday cheer with toy donations to Meade County Angel Ministry
This past Saturday, The Messenger KY had the distinct pleasure of joining in on the fun of watching our local heroes deliver a large supply of toy donations to the Meade County Angel Ministry. Brandenburg City Police’s Chief Brian Haag,…
Chamber of Commerce hosts November Meeting at Meade County’s MC4
The Meade County Chamber of Commerce hosted their members at the Meade County College and Career Center (MC4) on Nov 21. The lunch was prepared by Meade County Schools and served buffet style to the members. The sponsor for the…
City Explores New Restaurant Tax
The Brandenburg City Council met Wednesday (12/4) evening to hear the first reading of two ordinances that would support a new restaurant tax and develop a city tourist and convention bureau.
Terri Whobrey brightens Doe Valley restaurant with friendly fellowship and fresh home cooking
The Lakeside Grill, until recently known as the Doe Valley Swim and Tennis Club/Lakeside Bar and Grill, is tucked into a mass of enormous pines overlooking the Doe Valley Lake. There is a bank of windows that runs along the…
PUBLIC NOTICE BY THE MEADE COUNTY FISCAL COURT OF INTENT TO PLACE AN ENVIRONMENTAL COVENANT ON REAL ESTATE LOCATED WITHIN MEADE COUNTY
Pursuant to KRS 224.80-110, the Meade County Fiscal Court, which is the owner of the property located at 305 Broadway Avenue, Ekron, Kentucky 40117, as described in Deed Book 710 at page 422 of the Meade County Clerk’s office, provides…
Statement from the Meade County Clerk
The 2023 audit report, including financial statements and supplemental information of the Meade County Clerk’s office is now available for public inspection at the Meade County Clerk’s office during normal business hours. Any citizen may obtain a copy of the…