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Members of Meade County Fiscal Court met during a special called meeting Thursday (3/23) morning. The court approved accepting the resignation of the Judge Executive’s Administrative Assistant. During the meeting, Judge Executive Troy Kok said that there was no indication that this was about to happen as the court just approved the search for a Grant Writer position during their last regular meeting just over a week ago.

On Friday, March 24 in the Meade County Courthouse, Christopher M. Pollock, 47, of Brandenburg, was sentenced for the murder of his wife two years ago. In a plea agreement reached with the Prosecutor, Pollock pled guilty to the crimes of murder-domestic violence, resisting arrest, assault-3rd degree of a police officer, wanton endangerment-1st degree of a police officer, and cruelty to animals—2nd degree. As part of the plea agreement, Pollock was sentenced to 30 years in jail.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - YMCA said it is now accepting registrations for this year’s Camp Piomingo overnight summer camp. YMCA Camp Piomingo is located in the woods of Otter Creek Park in Meade County, offering kids from age 6-16 the chance to experience nature walks, horseback riding, swimming, and crafts while making new friends.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A few places like in Meade County KY and Washington Country IN---ended up around 16 degrees this morning!. Louisville dropped to 28. With lots of sun and dry air at play, we will warm rapidly each hour with highs into the mid 50s in just a few more hours!

Members of Meade County Fiscal Court worked through a shorter agenda of the current term Tuesday (3/14) night. No public comments allowed the Fiscal Court to move into their business session. They approved the Meade County Clerk’s 2022 Excess Fees. The court also approved the 2021 tax audit report for the Meade County Sheriff’s settlement. The court voted in favor to approve the Code of Conduct Disclosure Form for employees. They also approved a resolution to use ARPA funds for appliances, equipment and payments related to approved ongoing projects for Dispatch, Parks, and a storage building at the Solid Waste and Recycling Center.

No matter how many new fads may come or what new stunts fashion may pull off, residents of Meade county are always going to be interested in cutting down the cost of living. And being interested they are always going to commence early to figure on their gardens, realizing as they do that the garden is one of the very best agencies known to man for bringing down the price of that which he must have on his dining table.

Peyton Bradley did a little bit everything for the Meade County High School basketball team this season, and she has been rewarded for that by being selected the 2022-23 Messenger-Inquirer Girls’ 3rd Region Player of the Year. A 5-foot-9 sophomore guard who has started since she was an eighth-grader,...

UNDATED – Utility crews continue to work to restore power to thousands of Kentuckians after strong storms and winds downed trees and power lines. As of last night, Meade County RECC had about 2200 customers in their service area still awaiting service. In Breckinridge County about 500 members remained...

First, let me introduce myself. My name is Jacob Butler, and I became the Coordinator of Meade County Solid Waste & Recycle about three months ago. I have a strong vision for the Meade County recycling program and am excited to move forward with my plans!. I would like to...

Chad Hobbs presented Gwen Carter with a $500 at the Meade County Messenger’s office on Monday. This year’s Meade County Fair Magazine produced by the Messenger had an entry form for a $500 drawing in it. Many people stopped by our fair booth and office to drop off their entries. This provided the opportunity for us to say thank you to our beloved community that has supported this newspaper since 1882. We have thoroughly enjoyed the conversations that have arose from you all stopping by. We couldn’t do what we do without your support. Congratulations to Gwen Carter!

Player gathered before tee time. Photos by Trish Turner | The Meade County Messenger. Mandy Williams monitored the putting contest. The Brandenburg Moose Family Center, Lodge #1177, will be hosting the 7th Annual Bucky Wayne Memorial Golf Scramble Tournament at the Doe Valley Golf Course on Sunday, August 28th. If you would like to take part, please contact (call or text) Mike Trent at (270) 668-1838. Teams of four cost $60 a person or $240 for a team. You must sign up before Sunday, August 14th.

Members of Meade County Court worked through a busy agenda Tuesday (8/9) night during their regular meeting. Magistrates set the 2023 tax rates for real property at the current rate of 21.50 cents per $100 of accessed value, personal property at 33.12 cents per $100 of accessed value and 19 cents for Merchants Inventory tax which all remain the same as the current tax rates. They voted to keep same rate of 13.40 cents per $100 of access value for motor vehicles and watercraft.

On Saturday, August 13th, St. Theresa Catholic Church will hold their annual picnic, car show, and auction. The church is located at 9245 Rhodelia Road (KY 144), in Payneville. The day will begin with a motorcycle poker run. The registration for that is at 11:30 a.m. and the ride begins...

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) Workforce Solutions has announced the appointment of Mike Barbieri as a Workforce Solutions liaison. Barbieri comes to ECTC from Doe Valley Golf Club in Brandenburg where he served as general manager. ECTC Workforce Solutions liaisons work hand in hand with regional employers to tailor...

The biggest news in Washington DC is the new spending bill brokered between Sen. Manchin and the Democratic leadership: The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. After reading the draft bill and several reports on the subject, what is clear is that there is “nothing clear” about this piece of legislation.

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. Job descriptions are available at the...

Meade County Fiscal Court is accepting resumes/applications for two full time truck drivers. Job descriptions are available at the Meade County Judge/Executive’s Office. Resumes/applications should be turned in by Wednesday, August 17th by 4 PM to Meade County Judge/Executive’s Office, 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY 40108. Applicants will...

Here are to finishers in the Baby Contest held on Saturday (7/30) at the 2022 Meade County Fair.

HARDINSBURG (08/05/22) – Due to the heavy rains,. the Fighting Tiger Football scrimmage with Meade County scheduled for Tiger Stadium has been moved to Meade County at 6:30 Central time.