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Larry Stephen (Steve) Corbett

Larry Stephen (Steve) Corbett, 65, of Flaherty, died Monday, Jan 30, 2023 at Baptist Hardin Hospital.

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Driver Dies In Meade County Accident

An accident between and passenger car and a tractor trailer truck claimed the life of one driver just before 7 a.m. Monday (01/30).

Mable Cundiff
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Robert Howard “Buz” Lamkin

Robert Howard “Buz” Lamkin, age 93 of Payneville, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville.

Mable Cundiff
Meade County MessengerNewsSports

KHSAA boots Meade County Football out of its district

After decades of rivalry games with district foes North Hardin and Central Hardin, Meade County Football received some terrible news today from the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA). Thanks to the Board of Controls new realignment after Warren Central…

Chad Hobbs
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Sharon Faye Singleton

Sharon Faye Singleton, 63, of Battletown, KY, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023.

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Willard Earl Matthews, Sr.

Willard Earl Matthews, Sr. age 94, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at his residence.

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Magistrates Dive Into Business

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met during their regular meeting Tuesday (1/10) evening which drew several onlookers for the first regular meeting led by Judge Executive Troy Kok.

Gene Webster
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Council Works Into New Year

Members of the Brandenburg City Council worked through a short agenda during their regular meeting Monday (1/9) night.

Gene Webster
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We Have Moved!

We are excited to be in our new office We are excited to announce that we are in our new location finally. We relocated in December 2022 to a renovated historic home. We can’t wait to grow as our new building will allow. If you want to stop by and see us, we are now…

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County Leaders Begin New Administration

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met during a brief special called meeting Tuesday (1/3) morning to set up the administration for the new term.

Gene Webster
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Muldraugh City Council votes for former mayor to retain his seat after resignation of mayor-elect

Muldraugh voted for a new mayor this past November when then Mayor Joseph Noon decided to run for magistrate. Voters selected Anthony Lee to be their new mayor. However, Lee issued a letter of resignation yesterday after issues with his…

Chad Hobbs
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Chesley Herman Lawson

Chesley Herman Lawson, age 86, of Guston, KY, passed away suddenly at his home, Thursday, December 22, 2022.

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Parents Charged With Attempted Murder

The mother and father of a two-month-old baby are facing attempted murder charges after police accused them of physically abusing their child.

Mable Cundiff
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Council Finishes Calendar Year of Business

The Brandenburg City Council worked through a short agenda during their regular meeting Monday (12/12) night.

Gene Webster
Meade County MessengerNewsCrime

Brandenburg father and mother charged with the attempted murder of their infant

On Monday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m., the parents of a two-month-old child were arrested by Detectives with the Meade County Sheriff’s Office for the attempted murder of their infant.

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Thank You Reception Cancelled

At the request of Judge Stith, the thank you reception has been cancelled on December 21st.

Mable Cundiff
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Marcella Faye Coates

Marcella Faye Coates, age 76, of Brandenburg, KY passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY.

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Meade County manhunt ends with an arrest in Breckinridge County

A man who led police on a high speed chase last week in Meade County through farm fields, temporarily escaping apprehension, is now behind bars. On Nov. 29 at 4 p.m., Detectives and Deputies with the Meade County and Breckinridge…

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Meade County Man On-the-run Arrested

A Meade County man who was wanted on multiple felonies and on the run from police for a week has been arrested.

Mable Cundiff