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Meade County Greenwaves Bass Fishing Team reels in a big win in the junior division

On Saturday, March 9th, the Meade County High School Bass Fishing Team competed in the Kentucky Bass Network Stop #2 Competition hosted by Central Hardin High School held at the Green River Lake in Kentucky. Rudy Reeder and Ashton Rosell…

Story by Stephen Spohn
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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…

Story by Stephen Spohn
Meade County MessengerNewsEducation

MCHS sophomore accepts full scholarship to Morehead State University

Kenzi Taylor Tali, Meade County High School Sophomore, has accepted a full scholarship to The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics at Morehead State University. The Craft Academy is a residential academy for academically gifted high school juniors…

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Meade County Takes Over Otter Creek Campground

Meade County is now in charge of the day-to-day operations of the Otter Creek campground.

Mable Cundiff
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Beware the Ides of March

“Beware the Ides of March” is a famous saying all over the world. The Ides of March refers to March 15th. Its significance dates back to the time of Julius Caesar.

By Tammie Beasley
Meade County MessengerNews

Animal Shelter Advisory Board celebrates its one-year anniversary.

The Meade County Animal Shelter Advisory Board meeting marks one year since the board has been in session. They met for their monthly meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024. The meeting commenced at 7 p.m. at the Extension Office. The…

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An Appropriate Send Off

Thanks to the actions of Judge Executive Troy Kok, Mayor David Pace, Sheriff Phillip Wimpee and the Meade County Fire Department, Michael Glenn Hager was escorted to Buck Grove Baptist Church early Saturday morning with flashing red and blue lights…

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Kenneth Patrick Heavrin, Sr., age 93 of Guston, KY passed away on December 23, 2023.

Kenneth Patrick Heavrin, Sr., age 93 of Guston, KY passed away on December 23, 2023.

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Miss Fay Etta Harrington

Miss Fay Etta Harrington, age 77, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Miss Harrington was born on October 23, 1946, the daughter of George H. “Arch” and Edith Marie (Pack)…

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Magistrates Wrestle With Lengthy Agenda

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court tackled a lengthy agenda during their regular meeting Tuesday (3/13) night.

Gene Webster
Meade County MessengerNews

Meade County Planning and Zoning denies rezoning request from Yager Quarry

The Meade County Planning and Zoning Commission met for 3 ½ hours on Thursday, March 7, beginning with a Work Session at 5:30 p.m. Jacob Mattingly and Delmar Miller were absent, but there were enough Commissioners for a quorum. During…

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Council Works Through Business

The Brandenburg City Council worked through several items of business during their regular meeting Monday (3/11) evening.

Gene Webster
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Pursuit Ends In One Killed, Two Injured

The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team is investigating a two-vehicle single fatality crash in Breckinridge County.

Mable Cundiff
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Meade Co Fiscal Court holds working session for waste removal contract.

On Monday, March 24th, the Meade County Fiscal Court held a working session at the Meade County Extension office to discuss matters related to the upcoming bidding for the waste removal contract. The meeting began at 5:30 pm with opening…

Meade Co Fiscal Court holds working session for waste removal contract.
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Fair To Rope Changes This Year

A few changes are planned for the 2024 Meade County Fair as board members finalize plans.

Gene Webster
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Magistrates Listen To Trash Proposals

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met during a work session Monday (3/4) to hear citizens concerns and proposals from three companies who are possible bidders for the upcoming trash collection contract with the county.

Gene Webster
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Woman Found Shot To Death Near Valley Station

During a welfare check Sunday night, a woman was found shot to death near the Valley Station neighborhood.

Mable Cundiff
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Magistrates Approve First Reading of Ordinances

Member of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through a lengthy agenda Tuesday (2/13) night.

Gene Webster
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Council Works In New Arrangement

The Brandenburg City Council settled into slightly new surroundings during the regular meeting Monday night.

Gene Webster
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Juveniles Charged With Armed Robbery

Meade County Sheriff deputies responded to an armed robbery call at the Shreeji Mart on Flaherty Road about 8:30 p.m. Saturday (02/10).

Mable Cundiff