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Donna Jean (Cummings) Cole

Donna Jean (Cummings) Cole of Battletown, died 01,06,2020 at Harrison Healthcare Center. A daughter of the late Ralph and Susie Cummings.

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County Approves Second Amendment Resolution

During a meeting with an overflowing attendance, the Meade County Fiscal Court heard concerns of several citizens and heard the support on maintaining the constitutional rights of the second amendment Tuesday (1/14) night.

Gene Webster
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Muldraugh Council Conducts Business

Muldraugh City Council met Monday evening for their regular monthly meeting with 5 of it’s 6 members present.

Mable Cundiff
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Council Works Through Business

The Brandenburg City Council worked through a busy agenda during their regular monthly meeting Monday (1/13) night.

Gene Webster
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Ekron Commissions Conduct Business

Ekron City Commission met Tuesday (1/07) for their regular monthly meeting with all members present but one.

Mable Cundiff
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Man Arrested After Refusing To Leave School

A man was arrested after he locked himself in a bathroom at Stuart Pepper Middle School and refused to leave on Monday (1/6).

Gene Webster
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Chism Files For 27th State Representative Race

Brian Chism has filed candidacy papers Monday (1/6) to run as a Democrat in the 27th District State Representative race, which includes Meade County and part of northern Hardin County.

Gene Webster
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Police Ask For Help In Burglary Case

Brandenburg Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the people involved in a burglary.

Gene Webster
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Third Democratic Candidate Files For US Senate

A Simpson County native has announced he will be a democratic candidate for the US Senate seat, currently held by Senator Mitch McConnell.

Mable Cundiff
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Farmers File Lawsuit Against Local Officials

A group of farmers also known as the Lincoln Trail Growers Association filed a lawsuit and restraining order Thursday to prevent the closing of the Meade County Riverport operated by Consolidated Grain and Barge Company.

Gene Webster
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Governor Cancels And Rebids Medicaid Contracts

Governor Andy Beshear’s administration announced Monday the state’s current Medicaid managed care contracts will be canceled and rebid.

Mable Cundiff
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Federal Law Raises Minimum Age To Buy Tobacco

A new federal law sets the minimum age to buy tobacco products at 21.

Mable Cundiff
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County Leaders Open Bids Proposals

Magistrates of Meade County Fiscal Court met during a special called meeting Thursday (12/19) night and opened bid proposals on the construction of a new EMS station.

Gene Webster
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Man Robs Two Banks

A Kentucky man is accused of robbing two banks of more than $8,000 by brandishing a toy gun.

Mable Cundiff
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Fallen Worker To Be Honored & Remembered

An executive order from Meade County Judge Executive Gerry Lynn recognizes Friday (12/13) as Pius Gene Hobbs Day in Meade County.

Gene Webster
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Phyllis Kathleen “Jean” Fraze

Phyllis Kathleen “Jean” Fraze, age 86, of Guston, died Wednesday (12/11) at the Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Gene Webster
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Farmer’s Continue Riverport Dispute

A large crowd of local farmers attended the regular monthly of Meade County Fiscal Court Tuesday (12/10) evening.

Gene Webster
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Johnson To Fill Remainder of Council Term

The Brandenburg City Council met during their regular monthly meeting Monday (12/9) evening for the first time since council member and former mayor William Scotty Applegate passed away last month.

Gene Webster
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Emergency Crews Respond To Accidents

Emergency crews in Meade County were called to several accidents Monday (12/9).

Gene Webster
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Police Searching For Armed Robbery Suspects

Brandenburg Police are searching for suspects involved in an armed robbery Monday (12/2) morning.

Gene Webster