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United Methodist Church conflict continues

Brandenburg United Methodist Church (BUMC), one of the oldest organizations in Meade County, continues to struggle with the impact of decisions being made by its parent denomination, the United Methodist Church. On October 29, 2024, the United Methodist Church Judicial…

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The reality of the Pit Bull breed can be a lack of understanding and a fight against stereotypes.

How is it that the dog breed once considered America’s Dog is now one of the most hated breeds? The pit bull breed shoulders the negative stereotype of being the most dangerous dog breed, but that isn’t necessarily the case.…

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Reward Being Offered After Vehicle Stolen

Three individuals took off from Flaherty Chevrolet in Brandenburg early Tuesday morning, with a 2024 Chevy Tahoe Z71 worth roughly $70,000.

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Meade County volunteers travel to western North Carolina aiming to make a difference

On Friday, Oct. 18, a group of Meade County citizens met up at 8 am and started a convoy headed for the community of Swannanoa in Western North Carolina, just east of Asheville. This was an advance party with equipment…

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Coin Toss Decides Seat In City Council Race

It was a historic moment Wednesday (11/6) afternoon at Brandenburg City Hall as a small group gathered to witness a coin toss to break a tie vote between write-in candidates Yolonda Clark and John David Woodward from Tuesday’s general election.

Gene Webster
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A Trick or Treating field trip for students from BHPS and DTW Schools

On Thursday, Oct. 31, students from Barry Hahn Primary School and David T. Wilson Elementary School got a special treat when they donned their Halloween costumes, got aboard the idling school buses, and departed on field trip around Brandenburg with…

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Gary Leslie Davis

Mr. Gary Leslie Davis, age 75, of Louisville, KY, formerly of Muldraugh, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at his residence. Gary was born August 4, 1949, the son of Virgil C. and Mary Marie Davis.

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Lawrence Edward Greenwell

Lawrence Edward Greenwell, 78, of Brandenburg, Kentucky passed away on October 31, 2024, at home with his family by his side. Eddie was born on January 21, 1946, in Webster, Kentucky, son of the late Bernard Francis and Anna Loretta…

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peggy sue higbee

Mrs. Peggy Sue (Russell) Higbee, age 63, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at her residence. Peggy was born on June 26, 1961, the daughter of Mose and Irma Ina (Warren) Russell, Sr. Peggy had many…

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Meade County General Election Results

A strong voter turn out propelled the General Election in Meade County Tuesday (11/5).

Gene Webster
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Man Arrested After Domestic Incident

A Scottsville man was arrested early Monday (11/4) morning after domestic dispute according to the Meade County Sheriff’s office.

Gene Webster
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Council Meets A Week Early

Members of the Brandenburg City Council met during a special called meeting Monday (11/4) night which was a week earlier than normal due to the Veteran’s Day holiday.

Gene Webster
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Battletown Witch Festival attracts many visitors to Meade County

The Meade County Tourism office hosted the annual Battletown Witch Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Otter Creek Park. Built off the local tale of the late Leah Smock, a young Battletown resident who was murdered in the year of…

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Leadership Meade County Team tours Nucor Brandenburg and meets with Mayor Pace

On Tuesday, Oct 22, members of Leadership Meade County met with Nucor Brandenburg for a tour of the facilities followed by a one-on-one conversation with Mayor David Pace to discuss economic and industrial development in Meade County.

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Meade County High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes host tailgate party

Originally scheduled for Friday, Sep. 27, the Meade County High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Club held their annual Tailgating Party this past Friday before the football team’s game against St. Xavier. The FCA is a national organization that…

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Doe Valley hosts Halloween Party for adults and Trunk or Treat for children

The Doe Valley Swim and Tennis Club/Lakeside Bar and Grill welcomed adults for a Halloween themed costume party on Saturday, Oct 26. An estimated 110 party goers gathered at the newly revamped restaurant, bar, and lounge to enjoy complimentary appetizers,…

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Breckinridge, Hardin and Meade Counties Subject To CWD regulations

Special restrictions on baiting, carcass transportation and cervid rehabilitation are now effective in Breckinridge, Hardin and Meade counties as a result of the establishment of a Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Surveillance Zone, all in an effort to stop or limit disease spread among wild deer.

Mable Cundiff
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Bardstown Man Dies In Meade County Crash

Kentucky State Police responded to a single-vehicle collision in Meade County just before 11:30 a.m. Sunday (10/20) that resulted in a fatality.

Mable Cundiff
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Otter Creek: a historical wonder

Early history of Meade County tells us that Squire Boone, brother to Daniel Boone, discovered Doe Run Creek and explored the area in 1778. In 1786 he claimed title to the land around it. Small forts were built in the…