COMMUNITY NEWS

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY FOR NON-PROFIT GROUPS ONLY "TRASH FOR CASH" is a program which allows non-profit groups the opportunity to raise money by collecting litter along roadsides. Approved applicants can receive $75 per centerline mile of county roads cleaned. Group must be located in Meade County. Call or come by the office for more information: Meade County Solid Waste & Recycle 750 Ready Mix Rd Brandenburg, KY 40108 270-422-2868

The Buttermilk Falls Trail is proud to announce a special memorial program dedicated to our veterans. By sponsoring a tree, you create a lasting tribute that enhances the natural beauty of our community while honoring those who served. ​ Why a Memorial Tree? ​Unlike traditional markers, these trees grow more beautiful with every passing year. This is an ideal way to honor veterans for whom no photo may exist. The gold plaque ensures their name and service are never forgotten.

U.S. Army Fort Knox Military training April 20-23 at Fort Knox may be louder than normal at times. Exercises involving aircraft, maneuvers and weapons firing in daytime and nighttime hours are an important aspect of maintaining critical capabilities and readiness of all units. This notice is provided as a courtesy of residents of the greater Fort Knox area. Increased noise and vibrations may be experienced during this period.

Meade County Planning & Zoning and Meade County Fiscal Court met jointly at the Meade County Extension on April 8, 2026 from 6PM-8PM. Discussions primarily centered around the working data center ordinance. The committee proposed that any future data centers in our county would have to be zoned Heavy Industrial. This would greatly limit where any potential data centers could be built in the future. At the next Cooperative Government Work Session (TBD), the committee will