Memories of Summertime
The 1960’s was a time of riots, demonstrations, and civil unrest, but growing up as a child in Brandenburg, Kentucky, for the most part, I was blissfully unaware of the rest of world and only concerned about my one little…
Meade County School District Retirees
The seniors are not the only ones closing a chapter in their lives this month; there are faculty and staff who are stepping down from their positions and going into much deserved retirement. We wanted to provide a special thanks…
Deacon Matt Millay to be ordained and celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving
Since he was a young boy growing up in Guston, KY, Matthew Millay, one of four sons of Harold and Kimberly Millay, felt a calling to the priesthood. Now after completing his seminarian training, he will officially be ordained to…
Jimbo DeVries Scholarship gives back to Meade County students
James Stuart DeVries, Jr., affectionately known as “Jimbo” to his friends and family, grew up in Meade County, graduated from MCHS in 1984, and graduated from Western Kentucky University (WKU). His parents, Jim, and Kitty DeVries, worked at the school;…
MCHS Boys Track & Field clinch first at regional meet
With temperatures rising to the high 80’s, Meade County High School prepared to host the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Class 3A Region 2 Track & Field Meet. The event took place on Monday, May 20th, at Hamilton Field,…
Meade County High School graduates Class of 2024 as summer break officially arrives
If I were a betting man, at the beginning and middle of last week, I would have said, based on the forecast alone, there would not be a high school graduation happening on that Friday night in Meade County. As…
A conversation with the outgoing student body president, Jordan Stull
On Friday night, May 24th, senior Jordan Stull walked across Hamilton Field as a student at Meade County High School for the final time. Jordan was the Student Body President for the Class of 2024 for the past year, the…
Mary Hattie McCollum Claycomb
Mary Hattie McCollum Claycomb, age 91, of Irvington, KY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at her home in Irvington, KY.
EF1 Tornado Confirmed In Meade County
Several lines of showers and severe thunderstorms blew across the region Sunday (5/26).
Meade County Public Library and Veterans of Foreign Wars Collaborate to Honor Old Glory
In a heartwarming display of community collaboration and veteran ingenuity, the Meade County Public Library recently made a significant contribution to the VFW Post 11404 in Brandenburg. In early March, the library installed a new book drop in Flaherty, which…
Meade County Recycling Center to receive$279.4K in state grant.
It was announced at the Meade County Fiscal Court meeting on Tuesday, May 14th, that the county will be receiving the recycling center through a state grant. Due to the arduous work of the Meade County Fiscal Court grant writer,…
Council Conducts Budget & Utility Rate Readings
Members of the Brandenburg City Council met during a special called meeting Thursday (5/23) afternoon to review and approve the ordinances related to the city’s budget.
Top of their class
It’s Graduation time! The Meade County High School (MCHS) class of 2024 is finally over the hill and ready for the rest of their lives. Over these past four years the class of 2024 has made many accomplishments among themselves,…
Detectives Arrest Two Fugitives In Meade County
Meade County Sheriff Detectives arrested two fugitives Wednesday (05/22) morning after an attempted traffic stop and a short pursuit.
Senior Traditions
On Tuesday, May 14th, the seniors of Meade County High School got to participate in some of the favorite traditions of graduating Seniors. That day included Senior breakfast, and Senior walks.
Press Release from Meade County Sheriff's Office
Meade County Sheriff’s Office
Brandenburg gains more fish and more force
The Brandenburg City Council convened for its regular meeting on May 13, 2024, with Mayor David Pace presiding. In attendance were council members Mark Spry, Ginger Coomes, William Basham, Bruce Fackler, and Charlotte Ford. Shannon from Public Works was also…
Johnston advances to state tennis tournament
The Meade County High School tennis team competed in the Region 3 Tennis tournament last week in Owensboro Ky. In the men’s competition, Payton Johnston and Anthony Pickering competed to represent Meade in the singles matches, while Braydon Collard/Jordon Stull…
George Edward Clark
George Edward Clark passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the age of 90. He was born on May 28,1933, in Rhodelia, Kentucky, to Clement and Edith Clark.
Clifton E. Bennett
Clifton Erie (Pete) Bennett, age 82 of Brandenburg, Ky passed away at Beehive Assisted Living, Brandenburg on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Pete was a lifelong resident of West Point, KY until moving to Doe Valley, Brandenburg, KY in 2019. Pete…