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Council Moves Forward On Waste Water Plant

The Brandenburg City Council unanimously approved moving forward on constructing a new waste water treatment plant during their regular meeting Monday (7/13) night.

Gene Webster
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Brandenburg Native Selected As Education Commissioner

The Kentucky Board of Education announced Friday (7/10) that Dr. Jason Glass will be Kentucky’s next commissioner of education.

Mable Cundiff
Meade County MessengerObituaries

Paul Jeffrey Marr

Mr. Paul Jeffrey Marr, 64, of Brandenburg, KY passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Marr was a proud Marine Corps Veteran and worked in quality control for Kentucky Electric Corp. He was an avid hunter and…

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Steven Leon Dowell

Steven Leon Dowell, age 62 of Irvington, passed away on Wednesday (7/08) at Signature Healthcare at North Hardin in Radcliff.

Mable Cundiff
Meade County MessengerObituaries

Herbert W. “Herbie” Chism II

Herbert W. “Herbie” Chism II, age 60, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his residence.

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Robert Anthony Crutcher

Mr. Robert Anthony Crutcher, age 71, of Ekron, KY, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Signature Healthcare of North Hardin.

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Small Group Takes A Civil Stand For BLM

A second round of peaceful protests occurred in Meade County Saturday (6/13) night as a movement to support Black Lives Matter resulted in about eight protesters at the Brandenburg Riverfront Park.

Gene Webster
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Riverfront Park Impacted By Protesters

A new round of protests began in Meade County Friday (6/12) night as a movement to support the latest call for Black Lives Matter resulted in about a dozen protesters to come to the Brandenburg Riverfront Park.

Gene Webster
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County Leaders Work Through Business

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through their regular monthly business agenda in the same room for the first time in several months Tuesday (6/9) night.

Gene Webster
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Council Reviews Audit Report

The Brandenburg City Council reviewed the findings of the recent audit of city finances during their regular monthly meeting Monday (6/8) evening.

Gene Webster
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How To Vote In Meade County

According to Meade County Clerk Judy Jordan, there are various ways to vote in the Primary Election on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Mable Cundiff
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Ekron City Commission Meets

Ekron City Commission met Tuesday evening for their regular monthly meeting.

Mable Cundiff
Meade County MessengerObituaries

Linda Lee Spangler

Linda Lee Spangler, 62, West Point, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on April 26, 2020 after a battle with Liver Disease. She was born August 28, 1957 in Lousiville. The daughter of Margie Gower and…

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Albert “Joe” Lockard

Albert “Joe” Lockard, age 69, of Irvington, KY, passed away May 11, 2020 at the Breckinridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg, KY.

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Mayor Outlines Proposed Budget

Brandenburg Mayor Ronnie Joyner outlined goals in the annual presentation of the upcoming city budget for 2020-21 during a special called meeting Wednesday (5/27) night.

Gene Webster
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Fatal Wreck Claims Four

A two vehicle collision in Muldraugh resulted in multiple fatalities Tuesday (5/26) evening.

Gene Webster
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Class of 2020 Prepare For Cruise

Meade County High School graduating seniors are about to take the final lap of their school year like no other class.

Gene Webster
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County Leaders Work Through Short Agenda

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met by a Zoom virtual meeting for the second time for their regular meeting Tuesday (5/12) evening.

Gene Webster
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City Council Teleconferences Business

Members of the Brandenburg City Council met by means of technology for a second month during their regular monthly meeting Monday (5/11) evening.

Gene Webster
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Margaret Ditto

Margaret Ditto, age 92, of Ekron, died Friday (5/8) at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown.

Gene Webster