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Louisville Woman Dies In Crash At Muldraugh

A two-vehicle injury collision on Dixie Highway in Meade County Monday afternoon claimed the life of one driver.

Mable Cundiff
Meade County MessengerNewsCrime

After overdosing, woman’s corpse taken out back with the trash

According to the Meade County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Deputies were dispatched to a residence located at 1058 Johnnie Pack Road on Oct. 2 at 5:12 p.m., regarding a drug overdose. Upon arrival at the location, just outside Brandenburg, Deputies located…

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Fatal Crash Closes Dixie Highway In Muldraugh

A fatal crash in Muldraugh shut down all lanes of Dixie Highway on Monday evening for nearly two hours.

Mable Cundiff
ChamberCommunity

Records were broken at the Great Pumpkin

Pictured above are all of the growers whose hard work makes the entire Great Pumpkin and Watermelon Weight-Off possible. It was an exciting day at Roberts Family Farm on Sept. 17. There was a packed parking lot and a giant crowd to watch The Great Pumpkin Pursuit and Watermelon Weigh-Off. This event has only grown…

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Man Arrested After Fleeing Crash

A man was arrested after he allegedly fled from a crash scene that injured four people on August 30 on Dixie Highway.

Mable Cundiff
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Graham To Be New EMA Director

An end of a chapter in Meade County emergency services will happen at the end of October.

Gene Webster
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Irvington Man Pleads Guilty In Shooting

A man has pleaded guilty to charges in connection to a 2017 shooting incident in Breckinridge County.

Mable Cundiff
Meade County MessengerNewsCrime

Meade County Man Pleads Guilty to Reckless Homicide: Gets 5-Years Probation in Plea Deal

Almost 5 years have passed since Brandenburg resident Christopher B. Stone, 48, was involved in the shooting death of Nicholas Lee Ford, 39, of Vine Grove. On Wednesday, September 14, Stone waived his right to a jury trial and changed…

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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 (9/13) night.

Gene Webster
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Council Approves Several Ordinances

The Brandenburg City Council approved several ordinances during their regular meeting Monday (9/12) night.

Gene Webster
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Local Responders Pause On Patriot Day

Members of Meade County emergency services united Sunday (9/11) afternoon to honor and remember their fallen brothers in the line of duty during the September 11, 2021 terrorist attacks.

Gene Webster
Meade County MessengerNewsEducation

Payneville Elementary Leadership Camp

Meade County MessengerNewsAgricultureOpinion

Will you cheer the death of an institution or come to its aid?

The Meade County Messenger has stood in the heart of this county like an old oak tree since 1882. It is, by far, the county’s oldest business. It is an institution that has laughed, cried, and celebrated with every setback…

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Sheila Ann Staples

Sheila Ann Staples, age 69, of Payneville, died Saturday (8/20) at her residence.

Gene Webster
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Lane Work Begins On Patriot Parkway

Construction of dual turn lanes began Friday (08/19) at the intersection of Patriot Parkway and Ring Road.

Mable Cundiff
WVIHCommunity

Payneville Man Faces Charges After Pursuit

A Meade County man, wanted in connection with a recent burglary and arson in the Payneville community, led officers on a pursuit on Wednesday (08/17) morning across two counties.

Mable Cundiff
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Preventive Maintenance Project On KY 313 In Meade County

A Cape Seal pavement preservation project is underway along KY 313 in Meade County from the Hardin County Line to the intersection with US 60.

Mable Cundiff
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Man Faces Multiple Charges After Shooting

A man was arrested in connection to a shooting at the Fern Valley Days Inn early Monday morning.

Mable Cundiff
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Council Approves Tax Rates

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

Gene Webster
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Applications Being Taken For Meade County Solid Waste

Meade County Fiscal Court is accepting in house resumes/applications for a maintenance technician position (CDL is required for this job but will allow 6 months to obtain CDL), 2 Laborer positions, and 2 CDL Truck Driver Positions at Meade County Solid Waste and Recycle.

Mable Cundiff