Please join us today as we remember the lives lost and those changed forever by the tornado that hit Brandenburg 50 years ago. The ceremony will be streamed live on WVIH.com and broadcast on WMMG for those who are not able to attend in person.

Communities in Meade and Breckinridge County will pause to remember and honor those lost fifty years ago today on April 3, 1974.

The storms hit with little or no advance warning in the mid afternoon hours. One storm developed in western Kentucky and dropped the 47th of 148 tornadoes of the outbreak near McQuady and continued on the ground some thirty miles to where as a F5 storm it leveled the main business and residential areas of Brandenburg just after 4 pm.

The same storm produced another long track tornado in Louisville that continued through Oldham and Trimble Counties to near Madison, Indiana. Thirty one people were killed in a matter of moments in Brandenburg that afternoon. A remembrance ceremony of the anniversary will be held at 4 pm in Brandenburg at the First Baptist Church at 149 Lawrence Street, a site that was destroyed in the middle of the path of the storm.

The ceremony will be streamed live on WVIH.com and broadcast on WMMG for those who are not able to attend in person. For more coverage and personal survival stories visit our special remembrance section of our website for audio and video related to the 1974 Super Outbreak by clicking here.

The Meade County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session on Thursday, April 4th, 2024 at 5:30 PM.

Work Session Agenda

The Meade County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 4th at 6:30 PM.

Regular Meeting Agenda

Meade County Courthouse
516 Hillcrest Dr, Suite 13, Brandenburg, Kentucky 40108

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Remembering the Legacy: Brandenburg, KY Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Devastating Tornado
Brandenburg, KY – March 31, 2024 – On April 3, 1974, a catastrophic tornado tore through Brandenburg, Kentucky, leaving behind a trail of devastation that forever changed the landscape of our community. As we approach the solemn anniversary of this tragic event, the residents of Brandenburg and Meade County gather to honor the memories of those who lost their lives, and to reflect on the resilience and strength of our community over the past fifty years.
The Brandenburg community will come together on April 3, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Brandenburg, KY, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the tornado that struck our town. This memorial ceremony will serve as a time of reflection, remembrance, and unity as we honor the lives lost, the heroes who emerged in the face of adversity, and the spirit of resilience that has defined our community in the years since.
The ceremony will feature remarks from local officials, community leaders, and survivors, who will share their reflections on the impact of the tornado and the journey of recovery and rebuilding that followed. There will also be a moment of silence at approximately 4:08PM EDT, the time the tornado entered Brandenburg that fateful day, to honor the memory of those who perished and to pay tribute to the strength and solidarity of the Brandenburg community.
In addition to the memorial ceremony, there will be a reception offering light refreshments and memorabilia connected to the events of that day and the days that followed.
All members of the community, as well as friends and supporters from across the region, are invited to join us as we come together to remember, reflect, and renew our commitment to building a stronger, more resilient future for Brandenburg, KY.
Event Details:
Date: April 3, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM EDT
Location: First Baptist Church, 149 Lawrence St., Brandenburg, KY
For more information, please contact:
Jessica McKinney
Administrative Assistant, Meade County Judge Executive’s Office
(270) 422-3967 adminassistant@meadeky.gov

Wed, April 3, 2024 – Wear something green with Meade County on it. It is to remember the citizens that we lost to the 1974 tornado fifty years ago. Remember to wear your green and tell your story if you have one about that day.

Public Notice – Per Chairman of the Meade County Board of Adjustments in compliance with KRS 424 and the Kentucky Open Records and Meetings Acts you are provided notification.

The Meade County Board of Adjustments will conduct public hearings on the following actions on April 8, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. in the Meade County Courthouse. 

For more information, call 270-422-4676.

1. Variance // 2024V-041 // House Variance // Redmon // 290 Brinlee Dr. Guston, KY//PVA# 105-00-00-016.49

Meade County Finance Office is hiring for the following full-time position.
ANIMAL CONTROL DEPUTY DIRECTOR
The Animal Control Deputy Director, who must be available to be contacted during any hours to provide a professional service, if necessary, supports the county government operations, animal shelter, overseas volunteers, licenses, complex public safety, clerical and admin functions, enforcement of animal control ordinances and must qualify for peace officer functions per KRS 61.300.

To request an application please email: payrollclerk@meadeky.gov or visit Meade County Finance Office, 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY 40108. For more information, please call the Meade County Finance Office at 270-422-3967. To be considered applications will need to be returned by no later than 4:00 PM on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024. In house applicants will be given first consideration. Applicants will be subject to drug testing and background check. Meade County Fiscal Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements Include:
➼ Must be available for all duty hours. (On call.)
➼ Must be able to serve as a Peace Officer as required by KRS 61.300 .
➼ 21 Years Old or Older.
➼ High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent.
➼ Valid Driver’s License.
➼ No Felony, Domestic Violence or Drug Convictions.
Salary Includes:
➼ $45,697.60 / Year.
➼ Full Time.
➼ Benefits.

Public Notice – Per Chairman of the Meade County Planning and Zoning Commission; in compliance with KRS 424 and the Kentucky Open Records and Meetings Acts you are provided notification.

The Meade County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on the following actions on April 4, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Meade County Courthouse.

For more information, call 270-422-4676.

a. 2024R-069//Rezoning from A2-B2//Bevill//PVA 086-00-00-028 & 086-00-00-048.10

The Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area, located in Meade County just 30 minutes from downtown Louisville, offers spectacular vistas of the Ohio River as well as opportunities for hunting, fishing, and numerous other outdoor recreational opportunities.

Founded by the National Park Service in 1934 as a recreational area for residents of Louisville and neighboring towns, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife has operated the 2,261-acre property since 2011. In 2024, Meade County formed a partnership with KDFWR to assume the operation of the campground.

RESERVATION LINK: https://app.fireflyreservations.com/Reserve/Property/OtterCreekORACampground1

The Radcliff Elizabethtown Metropolitan Planning Organization has launched a website to study public transportation for Hardin and Meade Counties with a user survey. The survey is available through the REMPO homepage at www.radcliff-elizabethtown-mpo.org or use the following QR code:

“Between now and midnight on Friday, April 5, 2024, their consultant team will be collecting the responses from the public survey (available in both English and Spanish). The input will be summarized and used as the team outlines the need and feasibility of implementing a fixed-route system within the Radcliff/Elizabethtown MPO urbanized area (Elizabethtown, Fort Knox, Glendale, Radcliff, and Vine Grove) and the improvement options for public transportation in Meade County to address the area’s industrial growth.

Please take a few minutes to complete the study and forward this email to ask others to do the same (email distribution lists, coworkers, agency members, constituents, family, and friends). Also, please post and/or ask others to post the attached flyer in prominent locations that will provide the opportunity to members of the public who will benefit most from the availability of additional public transportation in our area.

Also attached are printable copies of the survey in both English and Spanish. Please use at your convenience and mail completed surveys to REMPO, 750 S. Provident Way, Elizabethtown, KY 42701.

On behalf of the Radcliff Elizabethtown Metropolitan Planning Organization and Mike Skaggs, Project Manager, thank you in advance for your participation!
Your input is very important to us.”

Sincerely,
Patty Dunaway

Patty Dunaway | Office Executive
1650 Lyndon Farm Court, Suite 101 | Louisville, KY 40223 | [O] 502-339-5866 | [M] 270-230-7770
patty.dunaway@mbakerintl.com | www.mbakerintl.com