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

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.

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

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

State Represenative Nancy Tate released the following statement regarding the Easter season: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."  — 1 Peter 1:3   As we journey through life, it often feels like the world around us is in constant upheaval. Headlines are filled with conflict, natural disasters, economic uncertainty, and challen

CASA of the Heartland hosted their second annual Meade County Pinwheel Planting community event on Wednesday at Meade County Bank in Brandenburg, inviting members of the community to plant 750 pinwheels as part of the Pinwheels for Prevention campaign.  Pinwheels for Prevention is a national campaign used as a reminder of the uplifting and great childhood that all children deserve. The blue and white pinwheels represent hope, health and happiness for the children that CASA se

According to the Kentucky State Police, a single-vehicle fatal collision occurred on Saturday, March 21, at approximately 9:50 AM on US-31W within the city limits of Muldraugh. Preliminary investigation indicates Dennis J. Perry, 34, of Louisville, was operating a Ford Escape northbound on US-31W when, for an unknown reason, the vehicle departed the roadway and struck the end of a guardrail, causing the vehicle to overturn. The vehicle came to rest on the driver’s side on the

The Green Wave Basketball Team looks to add a 3rd Region Championship trophy to the case after winning their third straight 11th District Championship trophy against Breckenridge County. (photo from MCHS Basketball Team) The last time the Meade County Green Wave basketball team was in the 3rd Region Championship was 2017. Their losing record that year had no one giving them a chance, but they proved doubters wrong, knocking off Daviess County 52-50 to punch their ticket to t

Photos by Katie Hobbs This past Monday, the gym at St. Martin of Tours in Flaherty was full of smiles and joy. The Meade County Special Olympics basketball team and cheerleading squad had arrived on campus to showcase their awesome skills. They were there to team up with St. Martin’s Youth Group members for a full-on scrimmage as they prepared for tournament competitions. The basketball team, fresh off winning a Special Olympics Regional Basketball Championship title, broke i

The 11th District Kentucky High School basketball tournaments will take place this week, with the Meade County girls playing their first game on Monday and the boys playing their first game on Tuesday. The Meade County Lady Wave basketball team will take on Hancock County Monday evening, February 23rd at 8:00pm Eastern, with the winner of that game advancing to take on the winner of the Breckinridge County and Cloverport game in the 11th District Championship game Thursday ev

Ash Wednesday kicked off the Lenten Season this week and that means it’s time for Friday night fish fries. And there is no shortage of delicious options in our local area. Here is a breakdown of the need-to-know info for each one: St. Martin of Tours Fish Fry, Flaherty: Every Friday night from Feb. 20th thru March 27 in the elementary school cafeteria beside the church from 4 pm - 7 pm. Menu includes fish, salmon patty, or fried shrimp with fries/onion rings/or baked potato

According to the Kentucky State Police, on February 10, at approximately 09:56 am, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Christopher Scott Barnes, 51, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Barnes was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. Santa Claus Police Department in Santa Claus, Indiana began the investigation after discovering the suspect procuring a minor online. The suspect was later id

According to Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post, Donald R. Brown, age 48, of Vine Grove was arrested in connection with a domestic violence incident that occurred in Meade County. On Saturday, February 7, at approximately 12:06 a.m., KSP Post 4 received a report of domestic violence from a woman, who was located at a Dollar General in Meade County. She reported that she had been strangled during an altercation and fell from a vehicle, striking her head. Following the incident,

Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 4 recently had the honor of visiting retired Trooper Howard P. King, Sr. at his home in Meade County, recognizing both his remarkable life and his service during the earliest years of the Kentucky State Police. Trooper King, who celebrated his 99th birthday in September, was hired by the Kentucky State Police in 1948 and graduated from the second KSP Academy class in March 1949 at approximately 22 years of age. Although his formal graduation o

Jessica Youart, middle, stands with Sheena Wethington, left, exceptional children consultant with the Kentucky Department of Education, and Stacy Bewley, president of the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning, in collaboration with the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children (KYCEC), is proud to recognize Jessica Youart of Meade County as the 2025 Special Education Teacher of t

Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 4 is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Monday, December 29, in Breckinridge County. At approximately 5:00 pm, KSP Post 4 troopers were notified of a two-vehicle head-on collision near the four-mile marker of KY 79. During the preliminary investigation, troopers determined a Hyundai Sonata passenger car, operated by Justin Nance, 42 , of Falls of Rough, crossed the center line and struck a Jeep Patriot SUV operated by Daniella W

According to the Kentucky State Police, Elizabethtown Post, they responded to a two vehicle collision in Meade County on Thursday, December 25. The collision occured at the intersections of Garrett Road and Brandenburg Road at approximately 10 pm.  The initial investigation indicates that an F-150 pickup truck operated by Kailey Kwiatkowski, 19, of Brandenburg, was traveling westbound on KY 144 when, for unknown reasons, crossed the center line. The F-150 struck a Nissan Sent

On Monday night, the Powerball lottery reached its sixth highest jackpot, reaching $1.1 billion after no winner picked the winning numbers on Saturday night. However, there were two $50,000 tickets sold in Kentucky on Saturday which had four of the five numbers correct along with the powerball. One of those tickets was purchased in Brandenburg at Kroger, thought the individual’s name was not released. The second ticket was purchased in Bardstown. There was also no grand priz

On the evening of Saturday, December 6, it was reported to local emergency services that an adult male was missing. According to Meade County Emergency Management, the individual was last seen leaving his house and presumed to have wandered into the woods. Between weather, medical concerns and inability to communicate with the individual, a coordinate search effort commenced. After several hours of searching with ground units and aerial drone resources, the individual was loc