
Meade County Launches “Text To 911” Service
Newly installed technology can allow residents of Meade County to safely make calls in emergency situations via text to the county E-911 Center.

Flags Half-staff In Meade County
Meade County Deputy Judge Executive, Tammy Weick Graham, has issued an executive order requesting all flags, county wide, to be flown at half-staff in honor of Meade County Judge Executive Gerald Allen “Gerry” Lynn from sunrise on Tuesday, September 8 until sunset on Saturday, September 12.

Meade County Judge Executive Passes Away
The Meade County community is mourning the loss of Judge Executive Gerry Lynn, who passed away Sunday (9/6) afternoon.
Ronald Franklin Allen, Sr.
Ronald Franklin Allen, Sr., age 78 of Irvington, KY passed away on August 22, 2020 in Elizabethtown.

House Explosion Victims Identified
The four people who were hurt when a house exploded in Meade County were identified Friday.
Robert Earl Poole
Robert Earl Poole, age 53 of Brandenburg, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in Harrison County, IN.

Magistrates Keep Motor Vehicle Tax Rate Steady
Meade County Fiscal Court unanimously approved keeping the motor vehicle and watercraft tax rates at the current rate during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday (8/11) night.

City Leaders Work Through Short Agenda
Members of the Brandenburg City Council worked through a short business session during their regular monthly meeting Monday (8/10) night.

Local Fire Departments Raise Over $100,000 For Crusade
Local fire departments raised over $100,000 for the annual WHAS Crusade for Children.

Man Charged In Double Murder In Garfield
Kentucky State Police Post 4 detectives are conducting a murder investigation in the Garfield community of Breckinridge County.

Robert Earl Poole
Robert Earl Poole, age 53 of Brandenburg, passed away on Wednesday (8/05) in Harrison County, IN.
Ephraim Harrison “Sonny” Norris, Jr.
Ephraim Harrison “Sonny” Norris, Jr. Age 75 of Irvington, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Hodgenville, KY.
James Cecil Smith
James Cecil Smith, 84, of Brandenburg, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020. Cecil was born February 13, 1936, to the late Roy M. and Myrtle E. Smith in Payneville, Kentucky. He is survived by a brother, William M. (Cathy) Smith,…
Sheila Jo Wade
Sheila Jo Wade, age 54 of Irvington, KY died Monday, July 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Jefferson County, KY on February 20, 1966. Sheila was a cashier with IGA in Irvington, KY until her illness prevented…

Unsolicited Masks From China Arriving In Mail
After reports of people receiving unsolicited seeds from China, some are now receiving masks.

Sandra Gail Coogle
Sandra Gail Coogle, age 57 of Vine Grove, passed away on Friday (7/24) at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown.
Steven Leon Dowell
Mr. Steven Leon Dowell, age 62, of Irvington, KY, passed away on July 8, 2020 at Signature Healthcare at North Hardin in Radcliff, KY.
Joyce Vivian Greer
Miss Joyce Vivian Greer, 67, of Irvington, KY passed away, Thursday, July 9, 2020 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alpha Edward and Edna Daphin McVey Greer; a sister, Delores Greer; and a brother, C.O.…

Hamilton Field: The man behind the name
For decades now, a long list of former and present Meade County football players have defended a field at the bottom of Death Valley behind the Meade County High School on Friday evenings every fall. Countless numbers of cheerleaders, band…

Magistrates Work Through Business
Members of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through several business items during their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday (7/14) evening.