Meade County Messenger

Brandenburg, Kentucky, United StatesEnglish

Serving the residents of Brandenburg and surrounding Meade County, this weekly newspaper provides essential local news, community updates, and coverage of regional government and high school athletics. With a legacy spanning over a century, the publication remains the primary source for hyper-local journalism dedicated to documenting the civic life and historical identity of this Kentucky river community.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN KENTUCKY

A strong divide between major metropolitan dailies and enduring rural community weeklies characterizes the Commonwealth's press history. Two dominant papers lead the market: the Louisville Courier Journal, a Gannett-owned publication founded in 1868, and the Lexington Herald Leader, currently operated by McClatchy. Regional coverage is anchored by papers like the Bowling Green Daily News and the Appalachian News Express, a prominent publication serving eastern coalfield communities. Beyond traditional broadsheets, the historic Louisville Defender has long served the African-American population, while alternative publications like LEO Weekly offer independent cultural reporting. Paperboy indexes 66 Kentucky newspapers — browse the full directory below.