Homebound Outreach at MCPL
A library is more than a building—it’s a connection to the community, no matter where you are. Through our homebound outreach, Darlah thoughtfully selects books and materials for each patron…

Marc Adams Becomes KASA President
Marc Adams, associate superintendent of Meade County Schools, has begun his term as president of the Kentucky Association of School Administrators, assuming the organization’s top elected leadership role during KASA’s 2026 Annual Leadership Institute, held July 29–31 in Louisville.
Labor Day
Event date: September 7, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Brandenburg , KY 40108 Description: The Meade County County Courthouse will be closed in observance of Labor Day. It will be closed on Monday, September 7th, 2026, for Labor Day.
Highway 79 Railroad Crossing Closure
Event dates: October 19, 2026 - October 20, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Brandenburg , KY 40108 Description: CSX will close Highway 79 at the main railroad crossing in Irvington for repairs beginning Monday, October 19, 2026. The closure is expected to last approximately two days.
Public Notice - Highway 79 Railroad Crossing Closure
CSX will close Highway 79 at the main railroad crossing in Irvington for repairs beginning Monday, October 19, 2026. The closure is expected to last approximately two days.
Public Notice - Meade County Fiscal Court - Regular Meeting - September 8, 2026 - 7 PM ET
The Meade County Fiscal Court will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Meade County Courthouse in Brandenburg.
Public Notice - Meade County Fiscal Court - Regular Meeting - September 8, 2026 - 7 PM ET
Event date: September 8, 2026 Event Time: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Location: 516 Hillcrest Dr Brandenburg , KY 40108 Description: The Meade County Fiscal Court will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Meade County Courthouse in Brandenburg.

Enter to Win Bowser’s Bookmark Contest!
It’s that time of year again…Bowser needs a new bookmark! Grab a template from the front desk then be sure to submit your design by September 30th. Our Teen Advisory…

Belva Joyce Howard
Mrs. Belva Joyce (Bacon) Howard, age 74, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at her residence. Mrs. Howard was born on November 27, 1951, the daughter of James Theodore and Jessie Evelyn (Waddell) Bacon. Mrs. Howard loved her family deeply and always loved talking to her grandkids and great grandkids. She enjoyed doing crossword and word search puzzles and was very talented in crocheting. Mrs. Howard was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Royce,...

Belva Joyce Bacon Howard
Belva Joyce Bacon Howard, age 74 of Brandenburg, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at her residence.

Marshall Dean Myers
Marshall Dean Myers, age 82, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026.

Kimberly Mae Dowell
Mrs. Kimberly Mae Dowell, age 60, of Irvington, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at her residence. Kim was born on January 3, 1966, the daughter of Franklin Dee Blevins and Nellie Marie (Smith) Linder. Kim loved being outdoors. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and searching for arrowheads and mushrooms. She just loved being a part of nature. Kim was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry Dowell; and her brother, Frankie Blevins. She is survived by three...

Kimberly Mae Dowell
Kimberly Mae Dowell, age 60 of Irvington, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at her residence.
Ronald Foushee
Ronald Leo Foushee, 76, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026, surrounded by family, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He was born June 20, 1950, in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his father, George “Jack” Foushee; his daughter-in-law, Carissa Mattingly Foushee; grandchildren, Michael Frances “Rance” and Addison Marie “Adie” Foushee. Ron is survived by his wife of 54 years, Deborah Pike Foushee; sons, Michael Foushee (Laina) of Brandenburg;...

Bart Dewayne Miller
Bart Dewayne Miller, age 60, of Ekron, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on August 14, 1966, in Hardinsburg, KY, son of the late Kenny Miller and Marlene Huffines Jones. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, F.J. Miller; and his step-father, Ickey Jones. Bart worked for Tyson Foods in Corydon, IN, for 31 years. He enjoyed being outside, especially if it involved working in his yard, and loved the...

Mary Settle Stephens
Mary Settle Stephens, age 90, passed away on August 25, 2026.

Bart Dewayne Miller
Bart Dewayne Miller, age 60, of Ekron, died Wednesday (8/26) at his residence.

Six Arrested On Drug Charges
A five month investigation resulted in the arrest of six people in Meade County Wednesday (8/26) morning.
4th Annual Library Night at Roberts Family Farm
Join us for our Fourth Annual Library Night at the Farm! Enjoy cookie decorating, pumpkin painting, stories, and more. The Yard play area will also be open and free to…

Carolyn Marie (Rains) Evans
Carolyn Evans, 79, formerly of Flaherty, Ky passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, IN. Born in New Castle, IN, on 22 July 1947 to Rosure McKinley and Myrtie Bell (Cummings) Rains, she is preceded in death by her parents and two half-sisters, Audrey Rains (Rineberger), and Norma Rains (Crockett); two half-brothers, Willard Cummings and Teddy Cummings; two full brothers, Bill Rains and George Rains; her husband, Cletis Evans, and a son, Edward Evans. She...