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Audrey “Joyce” Kendall Johnson

Audrey “Joyce” Kendall Johnson, age 94, of Brandenburg, KY passed away at home on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023.

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Officials Identify Woman Found Dead In Meade County

A Meade County woman who was found dead inside her home has been identified by officials with her death being ruled a homicide.

Mable Cundiff
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County Leaders Close Out Fiscal Year

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met during a special called session to close out the final claims and transfers for the fiscal year on Tuesday (6/27) morning.

Gene Webster
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Meade County District 6 Town Hall Meeting

There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the Payneville Fire Department for the citizens of the 6th district of Meade County.

Mable Cundiff
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New Messenger Editor focuses on community

Earlier this month, I was asked to take on the responsibility of serving as editor at The Meade County Messenger. I am honored to be given the opportunity to make a difference at the paper and in the community. I…

JULIA YOULES
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Week 25 Deeds

5/26: 8960 Rhodelia Rd-P’ville; House&Lot(5ac); Love & Affection to O’bryan Michael A Et Al

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MCPL presents The Water Show

The Meade County Public Library (MCPL) in coordination with Flaherty Elementary School hosted The Water Show as part of a summer program Friday, June 16. Mr. Paul with Family Time Entertainment, Inc. began the show by creating suspense for the…

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Lady Waves Softball Camp Held

The Meade County 2023 Lady Waves Softball Camp was held Monday, June 12th through Wednesday, June 14th, from 8 a.m. to noon at Meade Olin Park in Brandenburg. This year, there were 123 campers attending.

Tammie Beasley Messenger Staff
Meade County MessengerNewsSports

Meade County Lady Waves Volleyball Camp

The Meade County Lady Waves Volleyball camp was held Monday, June 5th, through Thursday, June 8th. Two sessions were held at the Freshman Academy Gym. The 3rd, 4th and 5th grades met from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and the…

Tammie Beasley Messenger Staff
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Sheriff says the investigation into the Aebersold homicide continues

On June 20, Meade County Sheriff Phillip Wimpee provided an update on the continuing homicide investigation of Rhonda Aebersold. He began the conversation by saying, “It’s the old adage, ‘No comment…under investigation.’ If we did have a suspect or suspects,…

Julia Brown Youles Editor
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EMT Seriously Injured When Ambulance & Semi Collide

A Bullitt County ambulance taking a patient to a downtown Louisville hospital was involved in a serious injury crash Monday morning with a semi-trailer truck in the Downtown Hospital District.

Mable Cundiff
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Contract Awarded for I-65 Road Rehab in Bullitt and Hardin Counties

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announces the awarding of a contract for an asphalt pavement and roadway rehabilitation project of Interstate 65 South and Interstate 65 North in Bullitt and Hardin Counties from mile marker 104.7 to mile marker 110.7.

Mable Cundiff
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William Larry “Bill” Dugan

William Larry “Bill” Dugan, age 68, of Ekron, KY passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023.

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Magistrates Approve Updated Road Ordinance

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court approved the first reading of a road ordinance update which rescinds about 50 road service districts along with making the document more understandable.

Gene Webster
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City Leaders Move Through Business

Members of Brandenburg City Council moved through their regular meeting agenda Monday (6/12) night.

Gene Webster
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Meade County District 6 Town Hall Meeting

There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the Payneville Fire Department for the citizens of the 6th district of Meade County.

Mable Cundiff
WVIHCommunity

Investigation Continues Into Meade County Homicide

According to Meade County Sheriff Phillip Wimpee, Meade County experienced its first homicide since January 2022 on Monday, June 5, 2023.

Mable Cundiff
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Brandenburg Officials Lift Water Restrictions

Water use is starting to return to normal for water customers in the City of Brandenburg.

Gene Webster
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Boil Water Still In Effect For Brandenburg

Until further notice, all City of Brandenburg water customers are under a boil water advisory.

Mable Cundiff
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Boil Water Advisory For Brandenburg

The City of Brandenburg has located the leak causing the water shortage.

Mable Cundiff