Tornado Victims Remembered 50 Years Later
Wednesday (4/3) marked the 50th anniversary of the April 3, 1974 Tornado Super Outbreak. Memories of that day are forever etched into the memory of those witnessed the death and destruction on the fateful Wednesday afternoon.
Community Remembers 50th Anniversary of Tornado Outbreak
Communities in Meade and Breckinridge County will pause to remember and honor those lost fifty years ago today on April 3, 1974.
Illegal dump being cleared in Payneville
A neighbor of a property located at 25 Hwy. 376 in Payneville contacted Meade County Planning and Zoning to complain about an illegal dump located nearby. That contact set the wheels in motion to clean the property after what is…
The Meade County Chamber celebrates 40 Years!
The Meade County Chamber held their annual banquet last week on 27 March 2024 celebrating their 40th year. The room was a sold-out crowd of local businesses, industry, and our school district. The Chamber hosts this annual banquet to raise…
Deeno’s Pizza’s Grand Opening in Muldraugh
Chef Rod “Deeno” Mitchell is a man on a mission. He, along with daughter Britni Mitchell, who is an owner-in-training,ManagingPartner Bonni Lincoln, and Investing Partner Chef Robert Williams have been working to get their new business, Deeno’s Pizza, ready for…
Remembering the Legacy: Brandenburg, KY Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Devastating Tornado
On April 3, 1974, a catastrophic tornado tore through Brandenburg, Kentucky, leaving behind a trail of devastation that forever changed the landscape of our community. As we approach the solemn anniversary of this tragic event, the residents of Brandenburg and…
County Celebrates Campground To Recreational Offerings
Officials in Meade County celebrated a new partnership to revive the campground area at Otter Creek Park.
Official Warn Of Fake $100 Bills
Authorities in Meade County are advising businesses to be on the lookout after law enforcement received calls of individuals attempting to pass counterfeit $100 bills.
Ekron Fire Department Receives Thermal Imaging Grant
The Ekron Volunteer Fire Department recently received a Thermal Imaging Grant awarded by the Kentucky Fire Commission for the Fiscal Year 2024. The Fire Department applied for this grant in the beginning of 2024 and received the reward based on…
Denny Rumfelt back in court; murder trial begins in Brandenburg
The murder trial for Vine Grove man Denny Christopher Rumfelt began at the Meade County Courthouse on Monday, March 25, and is expected to run for several days. The lines waiting to get into the courtroom on Monday morning stretched…
Congratulations to the Easter Basket winners
The Messenger is excited to announce the winners of our Easter Coloring Contest! We had some amazing submissions and we would like to thank all the participants. Congratulations to the winners and appreciation to the sponsors of the contest. Below…
Ladywaves rally late for the win
The Meade County High School Ladywaves Softball Team was back on the Elaine Dix Field over the weekend when they hosted the E-Gals from Apollo High School on Mar 23. So far this season Meade has been playing great ball…
Meade County Track and Field off to a running start in 2024
After finishing a successful indoor track season, the Meade County High School and Stuart Pepper Middle Track and Field Teams have been off to a great start with both Men’s and Women’s Team wins at the Central Hardin High School…
Muldraugh Planning and Zoning approves two building permits
At the regular meeting of Muldraugh’s Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday, March 21, Chairperson Jeannette Poss, Commissioners Jim Davis, Christy Lee, and Ralph Lee, and City Clerk/Treasurer Lynnette McAdams were all present. After approving minutes from the February 15…
Kevin and Rhonda Roberts honored at Distinguished Citizen Award dinner
Kevin and Rhonda Roberts were named as Meade County’s Distinguished Citizens of the year for 2024. This award is presented each year by the Friends of Scouting (FOS) Campaign. This year’s award dinner was held on March 20, 2024, at…
Payneville Elementary Story Safari Book Fair
Payneville Elementary School held their Story Safari Book Fair on March 11 from 5 p.m. through 7 p.m. Books for sale from Literati Book Sales were set up in the library. Reading Safari was set up in the cafeteria and…
Muldraugh City Council approves new business license
Muldraugh Mayor Anthony Lee, Secretary/Treasurer Lynnette McAdams and all six City Councilors attended the March 11 meeting at City Hall. Mayor Lee began the meeting by opening it up to the public for comments/questions. After he determined that there were…
March School Board Meeting recognizes Boys’ Regional Swim Champions
The Meade County Board of Education held their March meeting at the Flaherty Elementary School on Tuesday, March 12th, at 7:30 pm. Prior to the start of the meeting, a prayer was offered on behalf of the Meade County Ministerial…
Meade County Fiscal Court approves new Heavy Industrial Ordinance
All six magistrates and Judge Executive Troy Kok were present for the March 12 meeting of the Meade County Fiscal Court. Judge Kok shared some upcoming events including:
Mother Of Boy Found In Suitcase Arrested
The mother of the 5-year-old boy who’s body was found in a suitcase in southern Indiana was arrested nearly two years later, according to Indiana State Police.