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

⚠️ Court House closed. Leaving early due to weather.

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
MEADE COUNTY FISCAL COURT
Meade County Court House
516 Hillcrest Drive
Brandenburg, KY 40108
Thursday, April 4th, 2024 @ 5:30 PM
AGENDA
COMMENCEMENT OF MEETING
Call to Order
Pledge & Invocation
Roll Call
BUSINESS SESSION
New Business
Amend Payscale
Ethics Board
Reappoint Ethics Board Members – Johnny Thomas and Patrick Hoke
Approve Ethics Board Procedures
Ethics Board Records Storage
Ethics Complaint Fillings POC
Discuss Attorney to Represent Ethics Board
ADJOURN

MEADE COUNTY ETHICS BOARD

Board of Ethics Meeting
Meade County Courthouse
Monday, April 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda (AMENDED 03/28/24)
Commencement of Meeting
Call to Order
Roll Call
Agenda Items
● Discuss Secretary position. Requires taking the minutes. Requires that the meeting be
recorded.
● Approve minutes from the last meeting.
● Decide where records for the Ethics Board shall be kept. Decide where ethics complaints
shall be filed. The County Attorney no longer wants to retain records or be the place
complaints are filed.
● Approve amended Meade County Ethics Board Procedures. Agenda was amended to add
approval of these procedures.
● Hearing on Complaint. 24-E-0001.
Adjourn
Meetings will occur as needed. Board to decide if another meeting is to be scheduled.

The Meade County Board of Elections will meet at the Meade County Election Building on April 23, 2024 at 9:00 AM EDT to inspect the Absentee and Early voting machines to determine they are properly set by law.
KRS 117.165

PUBLIC NOTICE – ABSENTEE VOTING BY MAIL
KRS 117.085, KRS 117.086
Eligible voters may request a mail-in absentee ballot by visiting the online portal at www.govote.ky.gov beginning on April 6, 2024 and ending May 7, 2024.

• Voters should not request a mail-in ballot if they intend to vote in person.
• Be sure to follow all instructions completely to include signing both envelopes where highlighted.
• The ballot may be mailed back to the County Clerk’s office or put in our drop box in the hallway of the Meade County Courthouse, 516 Hillcrest Dr, Brandenburg KY during our regular business hours, Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
  The last day to register to vote for the Primary Election will be April 22, 2024 at 4:00 PM. Visit the County Clerk’s office to complete a voter registration card or go to www.govote.ky.gov
  KRS 116.045(2) , KRS 116.0452(1)

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.

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