Precious Pet of the week
Trace Thompson, son of Nicole Thompson, is The Messenger’s first submission for a new column called “Precious Pet of the week”. Trace is 7-years old and attends Ekron Elementary School. Trace is pictured with his two precious pets: a seven…
Lady Waves Dominate Dragons
On April 8, it only took the Meade County Lady Wave Softball Team three innings to 10-run rule the Green County Dragons in their first game back from spring break. During the break, the Lady Waves traveled to Huntsville Alabama…
Ann Jeanette Macy
Ann Jeanette “Jeanette” Macy (Foushee), 92 formerly of Flaherty, Ky and resided in the Kensington Center, Elizabethtown, KY, went to the Lord April 10 2024. Born in Flaherty, KY, January 29, 1932, she was the daughter of the late William…
SGM (RET) Leslie Gene Hughes
SGM (RET) Leslie Gene Hughes, 67, of Brandenburg, KY passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 his residence.
Fiscal Court presents their FY-24 Budget
Meade County Fiscal Court held their April 9 meeting at the courthouse. All magistrates were present. The Court first went into Public Session with two speakers signed in to present.
Help Celebrate Our Graduating Class of 2024 in Our Special Section
Graduation is fast approaching. The Messenger is proud of all the Meade County students.
Meade County Public Library Community Art Show
The Meade County Public Library in Brandenburg, Kentucky hosted a Community Art Show on Saturday, April 13th, from 10:30 a.m. To 1:30 p.m. The show was held in the new annex as well as other meeting rooms and portions of…
Community Mourns Fallen Fireman
The Ekron Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their own.
MCHS Boys Track take 1st Place at Bruin Gold Medal Meet
Central Hardin High School hosted the Bruin Gold Medal Meet #1 on Friday, March 29. Eight area high schools, including John Hardin, Central Hardin, Elizabethtown, Breckinridge County, Grayson County, Marion County, Meade County High School (MCHS)and North Hardin Christian School…
Farewell, but not “so long” to our Editor
Julia Youles never intended to sign on as the editor for The Meade County Messenger. However, she took on the role with pride. She originally moved back to the area to be much closer to her mother and father. For…
Employees Bridge The Gap For Excellence
During the April regular meeting of Meade County Fiscal Court, two employees were recognized for their efforts for going beyond the call of duty.
Two Juveniles Charged In Church Vandalism
Two juveniles are facing charges after a burglary and vandalizing of property at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Rhodelia.
Magistrates Work Shorter Agenda
Members of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through a shorter agenda during their regular meeting Tuesday (4/9) evening.
Council Preps For Budgeting
Members of the Brandenburg City Council met during their regular meeting Monday (4/8) evening.
County Ethics Board Organizes
The Meade County Ethics Board met during a called meeting Monday (4/8) evening for the purpose to organize it’s operation.
From the Office of the Meade County Sherrif
The Meade County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit is still actively investigating the homicide of Rhonda Abersold.
Solar Eclipse or an Amazon Ad?
April 8th marked the return of a Solar Eclipse across America. For those of us in Brandenburg we got to see the Eclipse at 98% without full blackout. We witnessed the brilliance and wonder as the Moon passed before the…
One of Meade County’s Oldest Cemeteries Vandalized
The old cemetery at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Rhodelia has been vandalized. This cemetery is across Rhodelia Road from the St. Theresa of Avila church, past the new cemetery. Some of the graves go back to the…
Meade County officially takes over management of Otter Creek Park Campgrounds
The beautiful afternoon sunshine helped take the chill out of the air as a large group of people gathered at Otter Creek Park Campgrounds to celebrate Meade County’s takeover of the property’s management. On Thursday, March 28, Judge Executive Troy…
Magistrates Discuss Ethics Procedures
Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met during a special called meeting Thursday (4/4) evening to discuss issues related to the ethics board.