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Fire Destroys Restaurant In Meade County

A restaurant in Meade County is a total loss after a fire engulfed it early Sunday morning.

Mable Cundiff
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Council Sets Tax Rates

The Brandenburg City Council set the 2023 tax rates during their regular meeting Monday (8/14) night.

Gene Webster
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Lane Closure Scheduled On I-65 In Bullitt County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced that lane closures on I-65 North and South are scheduled to being on Friday, August 11, in Bullitt County, according to a release.

Mable Cundiff
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Nucor to supply steel for 2 Ky. solar projects, then buy renewable power NextEra Energy projects in Henderson, Meade, and Breckenridge will generate 650 megawatts. Nucor Corp. has entered into an agreement with NextEra Energy Resources LLC under which Nucor will receive 350 megawatts of renewable energy from Sebree Solar LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy…

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Man Found Dead In Fort Knox Lake

A man was found dead Wednesday in Crystal Lake, a small fishing lake on Fort Knox, just off Dixie Highway in Meade County.

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Tourism Keeps Area Moving

New events and efforts generated $32.3 million into the local economy through tourism according to a recent report.

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Hunt and Son Construction

Hunt and Son Construction was started in Louisville in 2020 by owner Jeremiah Hunt to be able to keep working during the pandemic building decks and fences outdoors. Recently, Jeremiah, his wife and son moved to Brandenburg with his sister…

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Magistrates Work Through Lengthy Agenda

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through a lengthy agenda during their regular meeting Tuesday (8/8) night.

Gene Webster
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Clyde P. Wyatt

Clyde P. Wyatt, age 81 of Brandenburg, formerly of Owenton, KY passed away at home on Monday, August 7, 2023.

Mable Cundiff
Meade County MessengerObituaries

Donald Eugene “Don” Crawford

Donald Eugene “Don” Crawford, age 85 of Wolf Creek, KY went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

Meade County MessengerObituaries

SGT (Ret.) Gerald Michael Bertram

SGT (Ret.) Gerald Michael Bertram, age 72, of Flaherty, KY, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at his residence. He was born September 16, 1950, the son of Gerald B. and Wilma jean (Lawson) Bertram. SGT Bertram retired from…

Meade County MessengerObituaries

Victoria L. Gagel

Mrs. Victoria L. Gagel, age 72, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her residence. Vicky was born March 30, 1951, the daughter of Robert and Doris McClary Farmer. She was a longtime member of First…

Meade County MessengerObituaries

Donavan Ashad Miller Gamble

Donavan Ashad Miller Gamble, 31, of Guston, KY, died Friday, July 28, 2023, at Baptist Health Hardin.

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Meade County Fair – Home Environment Building

Here are the winners of the 2023 Home Environment Building at the Meade County Fair.

Gene Webster
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Meade County Fair – Pedal Pull

Here are the winners of the 2023 Pedal Pull at the Meade County Fair held on Saturday (7/29).

Gene Webster
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Meade County Fair – Western Horse Show

Here are the winners of the Western Horse Show held on Saturday (07/22) at the 2023 Meade County Fair.

Mable Cundiff
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Meade County Fair – 4-H/FFA Market Goat Show

Here are the winners of the 4-H/FFA Market Goat Show held on Tuesday (07/25) at the 2023 Meade County Fair.

Mable Cundiff
WVIHCommunity

Meade County Fair – 4-H/FFA Beef Show

Here are the winners of the 4-h/FFA Beef Show held on Wednesday (07/26) at the 2023 Meade County Fair.

Mable Cundiff
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Meade County Fair – Open Market Beef

Here are the winners of the Open Market Beef Show held on Wednesday (7/26) at the 2023 Meade County Fair.

Mable Cundiff
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Meade County Fair – Little Miss & Mister

Here are the winners of the 2023 Little Miss & Mister pageant at the Meade County Fair held on Saturday (7/29).

Gene Webster