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Subject Poses As Meade County RECC Employee

The Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident that occurred in the county Sunday(02/13).

Mable Cundiff
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City Drops Annexation Proposal

The Brandenburg City Council voted to rescind a previous vote to annex approximately 2215 acres on the east and southeast sides of the current city limits during their regular meeting Monday (2/14) night.

Gene Webster
Meade County MessengerObituaries

Elizabeth Jean Slayton

Mrs. Elizabeth Jean Slayton, age 82, of Flaherty, KY, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY. Jean was born June 28, 1939, the daughter of Otho and Emma Dean (Ashby) Wilson. She loved…

Meade County MessengerObituaries

Larry O. Smith

Larry O. Smith, age 79, of Ekron, KY passed away Monday, January 31, 2022. The family has chosen cremation. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at the Meade County Fairgrounds. Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral…

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Magistrates Move Through Projects

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through a full agenda of projects during their regular meeting Tuesday (2/8) night.

Gene Webster
Meade County MessengerObituaries

Chris Hazelwood

Chris Hazelwood, age 45, of Payneville, KY, passed away on January 25, 2022.

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Fort Knox Main Gate Closed 5 Hours Tuesday

The main gate at Fort Knox will be closed Tuesday (02/01) because of road work.

Mable Cundiff
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Magistrates Approve Deed For New EMS Station

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met during a special called meeting Friday (1/28) morning at the Meade County EMS Station 1.

Gene Webster
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Charges Amended In Child Death

Charges have been amended for two people accused in the death of a child.

Gene Webster
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Candidate Filings Set For Primary

The political season is ramping up as the deadline to file closed at the end of business on Monday (1/25).

Gene Webster
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Brandenburg Teen Found In Texas

Andrew Spry was found by police in Orange County, Texas on Monday night, according to the Brandenburg Police Department. Source: WDRB

Mable Cundiff
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Brandenburg Teen Missing

The Brandenburg Police Department is looking for a 16 year-old juvenile, missing from 547 Hillcrest Drive, in Brandenburg.

Mable Cundiff
Meade County MessengerObituaries

Joan Hardesty

Joan Hardesty, age 67 of Harned, KY, was surrounded by her loving family when she went to be with her Heavenly Father, on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was born on October 7, 1954 in Payneville, KY, daughter of the…

Meade County MessengerObituaries

Tracy Marie Manning

Tracy Marie Manning, 52, of Brandenburg, KY, died Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Jewish Hospital. She was a 21-year liver and kidney transplant survivor. Tracy was preceded in death by her parents, James Donald and Carolyn Manning. She is survived…

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Two Charged In Child’s Death

A couple has been charged in connection with the death of a 5-year-old boy in Meade County.

Mable Cundiff
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Leaders Announce New Regional Grain Facility

At the conclusion of the Meade County Fiscal Court meeting Tuesday (1/11) local leaders made a major announcement confirming previous pledges to local farmers.

Gene Webster
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Magistrates Work Through Concerns

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through several concerns during their regular meeting Tuesday (1/11) night.

Gene Webster
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Council Discusses Water & Annexation

The Brandenburg City Council discussed issues with the water system during their regular monthly meeting Monday (1/10) night.

Gene Webster
Meade County MessengerObituaries

Caleb (Boomer) Martin Lindsey Jr.

Caleb (Boomer) Martin Lindsey Jr., age 55, passed away December 20, 2021, at his residence in Flaherty. Mr. Lindsey was an avid fisherman, who loved his family, friends, and pitching horseshoes. He was a member of the Yurok Native American…

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Suspect Faces Charges After Fleeing Police

An incident that began with a traffic stop in Irvington Tuesday evening, ended with a suspect facing charges in two counties.

Mable Cundiff