Lowell C. Parks, 96, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Green Valley Care Center in New Albany, Indiana. He was born December 26, 1929, in Crawford County, Indiana, to the late Estel A. and Beatrice A. Austin Parks. He was the co-owner of Parks Chevrolet in Corydon for 32 years and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Lowell enjoyed the river, camping and motorcycle riding. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Sharon K. Kost Parks; his

Todd R. Curts, age 55, of Utica, NY, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. He was born on November 3, 1970, in Hardinsburg, KY. He is preceded in death by his mother, Nanette Bridges. Todd was a jack of all trades. He enjoyed working with his hands, which was evident in the mechanic work he did and in the beautiful artwork he created. He loved to draw and was a talented artist; he could make anything you asked. Todd was smart, gentle, and strong-willed, and he succeeded at w

A federal jury awarded Jeffrey Clark $24.35 million in compensatory damages and $75,000 in punitive damages on Wednseday, April 29 in a civil-rights lawsuit, Clark vs. Meade County. The case arose from a wrongful conviction case that was overturned in 2018 and exonerated Clark and Keith Hardin of the "satanic" murder of 19 year-old Rhonda Sue Warford in Meade County in 1992. The two had served 22 years before being released from a life sentence after the Kentucky Supreme Cou

Nola Delpha Fackler, age 94, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Harrison County Hospital. She was born on May 14, 1931, in Glen Dean, KY, daughter of the late Frank Dean Decker and Cova Rae Wilson. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Willie Lee Fackler; three daughters, Nola Fackler, Donna Fackler, and Karen Fackler; sisters, Elsie Poole, Fadetta Montgomery, Dorothy Roberts, Artie Haynes, Mary Haynes, Jo Cla

The Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) has announced the three finalists for the 2026 Fred Award, recognizing exceptional support staff who make a lasting difference in Kentucky’s public schools: 1. Regina Decker (Bus Driver, Meade County Schools) 2. Kanda Boyd (Kitchen Manager, Livingston County Schools) 3. Porshe Dunn (Attendance Secretary, Danville Independent Schools) Now in its 19th year, the Fred Award Program continues its mission to shine a light on

Mrs. Barbara Ann Barnes, age 89, of Shepherdsville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Corydon, IN. Barbara was born on August 8, 1936, the daughter of Bethel Hugh and Elsie Mae (Snawder) Black. Barbara loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and attended Trinity Life Center in Shepherdsville for many years. She enjoyed playing the piano and singing Gospel songs. She absolutely adored her two grandchildren and her great grandson. They hung the moon in he

Todd R. Curts, age 55, of Utica, NY, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. He was born on November 3, 1970, in Hardinsburg, KY. He is preceded in death by his mother, Nanette Bridges. Todd was a jack of all trades. He enjoyed working with his hands, which was evident in the mechanic work he did and in the beautiful artwork he created. He loved to draw and was a talented artist; he could make anything you asked. Todd was smart, gentle, and strong-willed, and he succeeded at w

The Meade County High School Archery team headed to Lexington Tuesday with success on their mind at the 2026 Kentucky High School Archery State Finals, and by the time the all the arrows had flown and the dust had settled, a State Championship trophy would join the team on their bus ride back home that evening. On the boys side, the Green Wave team would tally a total score of 2,000 points with an X-count (the number of arrows that hit the center "X" ring on a target) of 132.

Ray Carwile, age 66, of Irvington, KY, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY. He was born on October 5, 1959, in Hardinsburg, KY, son of the late Charlie Cleveland Carwile and Jo Ellen Davidson. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two half-brothers, Gene Carwile and Chuck Carwile; and two half-sisters, Mable Goins and Mary Blanch. Ray was a member of the Constantine Community House of Prayer. He enjoyed creating

Mrs. Alyce Marie Burton, age 85, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at her residence. Alyce was born in Louisville, KY, on February 19, 1941. Alyce was preceded in death by her father, Albert Leo Campbell; her mother and step father, Thelma and Wilford “Marty” Martin; her husband, William “Bill” Burton; her son, Lee Harilson; her granddaughter, Marti Foster; and her brother, George Campbell. She is survived by four children, Jim (Tracy) Hupp, Alyce F

Representative Nancy Tate gives a legislative update on the state budget and legislative session: "The 2026 General Assembly has now concluded, marking the end of a busy legislative session in Frankfort. During this year’s 60-day legislative session, lawmakers filed a total of 1,291 bills and, as of April 15, 171 have become law. Lawmakers will not return for a regular session until January 5, 2027, but work will continue throughout the year as the interim period begins in Ju

According to the Brandenburg Police, they were dispatched to Riverfront Park on a suspicious item/package on the main boat ramp. The suspicious item was secured, and local authorities contacted LMPD and Federal partners for assistance. First responders created a safe zone perimeter around the boat ramp until authorities arrived. The suspicious item was recovered by Federal authorities, and the area was deemed safe. This is still under investigation. Further information will

Mr. Ronald Ray “Tojo” Meeks, Jr., age 48, of Battletown, KY, passed away on April 13, 2026, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on July 9, 1977, in Breckinridge County, KY. Tojo always loved tinkering and working on his trucks. He always seemed to have a knack of continuously breaking something so he could fix it. He always had a need for speed and loved riding fast even if it was on something he shouldn’t be riding. Tojo was preceded in

Mr. James Phillip Baskett, age 90, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at his residence. Jim was born on September 1, 1935, the son of Roscoe Thomas and Elsie Louise (Stovall) Baskett. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a loving son, faithfully taking care of his mother during her later years. He was also a longtime member of Ekron Baptist Church. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his aunt, Vanita Klusmeier; a

Mr. Joseph E. “Bunny” Cook, age 96, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Baptist Health in Louisville, surrounded by his adoring family. He was born on December 24, 1929, the son of Charles E. and Elizabeth (Bennett) Cook. Joe proudly served his country as a Fireman in the United States Navy. He retired as a shift supervisor for Olin Chemical Company after 32 years of service; was a longtime parishioner of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church;

Illegally placed items are subject to removal Illegally placed items along state maintained right of way areas are subject to being removed. Political campaigns, residents, business operators and property owners along US and KY routes are reminded no signage is allowed on right of way other than official highway signs and items approved through a permit process. Non-permitted signs can create additional hazards by blocking sight distance or distracting drivers, particularly

David Eugene Schaftlein, age 96, of Battletown, KY, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Norton’s Pavilion in Louisville, KY. He was born on September 20, 1929, in Louisville, KY, son of the late Ignatius Joseph Schaftlein and Gladys Howlett. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 77 years, Frances Geraldine Schaftlein; 2 sisters, Ann Ballard and Linda Able; and 4 brothers, Kenneth, Donald, Paul, and Bruce Schaftlein. David was a member of St Mar

The Radcliff Police and Radcliff Fire Department are hosting a free car seat safety check this Thursday, April 9th at Navy Federal Credit Union in Radcliff. The police and fire departments will be on hand from 10am to 1pm Thursday to walk you through your specific car seat setup and ensure your harness is perfectly snug. According to a post on the Radcliff City Government's Facebook page, nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly. Kentucky state law requires chi

Mr. Bruce Michael Jones, age 62, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY. Bruce was born on August 9, 1963, the son of Bobby Lee Jones and Peggy Elaine Jupin, who both preceded him in death. Bruce was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp and avid outdoorsman, who loved to fish and hunt before his health prevented it. However, he still enjoyed venturing out into the woods to take in all of the sights

Mr. John Lee Davis, age 72, of Vine Grove, KY, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY. John was born in Louisville, KY, on December 22, 1953. John is survived by his loving wife, Teresa Davis; three children, Johnny Lee Davis, Michael Arthur Vernon Davis and Teresa Jeannette Astella (Davis) Smith; three grandchildren, Russell (Malori) Davis, Courtney (Jonathan) Smith and McKayla Smith; nine great grandchildren, Alec Smith, Connor P