Kentucky Pinoy conducts ribbon-cutting to bring a taste of the Philippines to Brandenburg
On Saturday, June 22nd, the Meade County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the official “Grand Opening” of Kentucky Pinoy, Brandenburg’s newest and only Filipino restaurant. Owned by husband and wife, Layman and Pinky Bennett, the restaurant serves…
Meade farmers, rural businesses may qualify for support
In 1994 the Kentucky General Assembly established the Kentucky Soil Erosion and Water Quality Cost Share Program and the Kentucky Soil Stewardship Program to help agricultural operations protect the soil and water resources of Kentucky and to implement their agriculture…
Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame to Honor 2024 Collegiate All Commonwealth Team and Class of 2024 Inductees at Capitol Rotunda Ceremony
Locals who are part of the 2024 Kentucky Collegiate All Commonwealth Team:Ben Banks, Brandenburg, KYKhia Sherrard, Elizabethtown, KYKam Sherrard, Elizabethtown, KY
Magistrates Close Out Fiscal Year
Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met during a special session Tuesday (6/25) morning to close out fiscal year 2023-24.
Community Calendar for Meade County, Fort Knox, Radcliff (July 1st - July 7th)
The Community Calendar is a listing of recurring activities and upcoming events open to and of interest to the general public. Submissions can be made through the Community Calendar form on our website The deadline for submission is Friday, 5…
The impact of young entrepreneurs in Meade County
Did you know that Meade County has an admirable amount of young entrepreneurs who have embarked on the journey of starting and running a business? A young entrepreneur is a child or young adult who starts and operates a business,…
Brandenburg City Proposes an Employee License Fee of 1%
An updated copy of the new ordinance is now available for review before the meeting tonight which will now be held at the Home & Garden building of the Meade County Fairgrounds. Meeting is scheduled for 7PM EST
Netta Monique Sutton
Netta Monique Sutton, age 42 of Irvington, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.
Kentucky farmers employ conservation practices as standard operating procedure
Quotes from Local Farmers:“We just always called it conservation, good stewardship or doing the right thing,” said Meade County farmer Fred L. Sipes. And he should know. As a past winner of both Kentucky’s Leopold Conservation Award and the Southern…
Ethics Commission Finds Violation Against Jailer
The Meade County Ethics Commission conducted a hearing related to a ethics complaint against Meade County Jailer J.J. Scarborough Tuesday (6/18) in front of a room full of citizens.
Community Calendar for Meade County, Fort Knox, Radcliff (June 24th - June 30th)
The Community Calendar is a listing of recurring activities and upcoming events open to and of interest to the general public. Submissions can be made through the Community Calendar form on our website The deadline for submission is Friday, 5…
Robert Wesley “Bobby” Chism
Robert Wesley “Bobby” Chism, 77, of Ekron, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his residence with his family by his side.
From the Desk of Brett Pyles, General Manager of the Meade County Water District
The following is from the desk of Brett Pyles, General Manager of the Meade County Water District with the subject of "We need your help to conserve water".
Altercation Leaves One Injured In Meade County
One person was injured after an altercation at a bar in Meade County just after midnight on June 15.
From the Desk of Sheriff Phillip Wimpee
The following is from the desk of Meade County Sheriff Phillip Wimpee in regards to events that occurred late last night.
My journey as a father in Meade County
In the heart of Meade County, where rolling hills meet the horizon, I find myself immersed in the beautiful chaos of fatherhood. My name is Steven Laick, and I cherish every moment spent with my three remarkable children.
Judy Ethel Golladay
Judy Ethel Golladay, 78 of Brandenburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
"She was stolen from us"
The murder of 48-year-old Rhonda Sue Aebersold on June 5, 2023, jolted the misperceived safety of the close-knit community of Brandenburg, Kentucky. The unsolved status of her death has continued to tilt the mood of the populace of Meade Countians.…
Brandenburg initially says ‘no’ to medical cannabis businesses
Brandenburg City Council members heard the first reading of an ordinance June 10 that would prohibit cannabis business operations within the city limits of Brandenburg.
MCHS Alumni Association Dinner and Class of 1974 Reunion After Party
The MCHS Alumni Association held their annual dinner on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the Meade County High School Cafeteria, 938 Old State Road, in Brandenburg, Kentucky. The business meeting, which included the installation of new officers, began at 3:30…