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Meade County Water District and Hardin County Water District No.1 add a second wholesale interconnect

Meade County Water District (MCWD) and Hardin County Water District No. 1 (HCWD No.1) have agreed to an amendment of their wholesale agreement to add a second interconnect near Hwy 60 on the Ft. Knox installation near the city of…

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Ten years of standing with One Tucker at a time

The second Saturday of September. Anywhere else, this may just be any day. However, in Meade County, this is the day we gather together and celebrate the annual Tucker Day. While seasoned citizens are aware of the significance of this…

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County Leaders Take Business On The Road

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met during a special called meeting Tuesday (9/9) evening as they began their townhall tour in Muldraugh.

Gene Webster
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Clark Appointed To Council Seat

The Brandenburg City Council met during their regular meeting on Monday (9/9) evening.

Gene Webster
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Jeanette M. LaValley Packard Mindle

Jeanette M. LaValley Packard Mindle of Brandenburg, formerly of Becket, MA, age 90 passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, in Brandenburg.

Mable Cundiff
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I will not forget my Meade County roots

My name is Earlene Bohannon. I am the Editor of The Messenger, which was formerly, and for an exceedingly long period of time, known as The Meade County Messenger.

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Missing Boater’s Body Recovered From Salt River

Louisville Metro Police pulled a man’s body from the Salt River early Friday after he went missing after jumping from a boat near West Point early Wednesday morning.

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Search For Missing Boater At West Point Continues

The search is on for a Meade County man who fell out of his boat during a late night fishing trip.

Mable Cundiff
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Community Partnership Dinner at Doe Run Inn

On one of the hottest days of the year, August 28, the Meade County Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Community Partnership Dinner on the property of the old Doe Run Inn. It was a special treat to be able…

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Rhonda Allen to fill vacant seat on Brandenburg City Council

Brandenburg City Council has a new member.

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Council Attempts To Answer Questions On Proposed Tax

Members of the Brandenburg City Council attempted to answer questions expressed related to the proposed occupational tax.

Gene Webster
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Brandenburg City Council Fills Vacant Seat

Brandenburg City Council met Tuesday (08/27) evening with all five members present.

Mable Cundiff
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Local Meade Countian Troy Priddy elected to the National Pole Bending Hall of Fame

Local Meade countian Troy Priddy has recently been elected into the National Pole Bending Association Hall of fame. His unmatched talent as a pole bending exhibitor has earned him a prestigious place among fellow individuals who have dedicated their lives…

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Rough Opener for Ladywaves

The Meade County High School Ladywave Soccer team hosted their home opener on Aug 12 against the North Hardin Lady Trojans. This year the Lady Waves come into the season with a new Head Coach, Jenny McCarthy, as they look…

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Brandenburg City Council Forecast Meeting for new member

Brandenburg City Council would not hear or vote on the second reading of what their social media post called a “disputed ordinance” at their meeting Aug. 12 — Mayor David Pace made that clear even before leading the pledge and…

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Brandenburg City Police press release

On August 17, 2024 at 2:17 pm, the Brandenburg Police Department and the Meade County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call of a juvenile male that jumped from the Matthew E Welsh Bridge into the Ohio River. Units arrived…

Juvenile jumps from bridge.
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Teen’s Body Recovered From Ohio River In Brandenburg

On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 2:17 p.m., the Brandenburg Police Department and the Meade County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call of a juvenile male that jumped from the Matthew E Welsh Bridge into the Ohio River.

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Patrick James Kenny

Patrick James Kenny, age 77 of Webster, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Brandenburg Nursing and Rehab in Brandenburg.

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County Leaders Set Tax Rates

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court set tax rates during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday (8/13) evening.

Gene Webster
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Council Works Through Regular Agenda

Members of the Brandenburg City Council met during their regular meeting on Monday (8/12) night.

Gene Webster