Mildred Maxine Thomas, age 68 of Radcliff, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas. She is survived by… Three children: Billy Joe Williams of Brandenburg, KY, Lucinda Heath of Las Vegas, Nevada and Brian Seeman of Florida. One step-daughter: Hope Stout of Louisville. Four sisters: Vivian Carwile of Lodiburg, Margaret Ann Burton of Washington, Helen Wibbles of Brandenburg and Peggy Podzielny of Arizona. Two brothers: Ronald Nelson Pipes of Georgetown, Indiana and Thomas Earl Pipes of Taylorsville. Nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2015, at the Tabernacle of Worship. Burial will follow in North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff. Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, and after 9 a.m. on Friday, at Hager Funeral Home in Brandenburg. Online condolences may be expressed here. … [Read more...]
Mildred Maxine Thomas
Stinson L. “S.L.” Blair
Stinson L. “S.L.” Blair, age 87, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015, at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Indiana. He was born to the late George and Kathryn Blair on May 27, 1928, in Dyer, Kentucky. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ernie Jean Snyder; his siblings, Naomi Wheatley, Stanley Blair and Bobby Blair. He is survived by… Two children: Rhonda Brown and Donald Blair. Four grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Noon at Salem Baptist Church with burial in the Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 28, 2015 from 11 until 8 p.m. at Hager Funeral Home and on Tuesday after 10 a.m. at Salem Baptist Church. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Salem Baptist Church Building Fund. Online condolences may be expressed here. … [Read more...]
Kathy Broussard Shireman
Kathy Broussard Shireman, age 61 of Louisville, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015, at University of Louisville Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ransom Joseph and Audrey Brown Broussard. She is survived by… Three children: Allison Newell of Louisville, Katie Sneed of Crestview, Florida and Sarah Fontenot of Gallatin, Tennessee. Ten grandchildren. Five sisters: Brenda Staples of Payneville, Cary Broussard, Nancy Vasquez, both of Brandenburg, Mary Whelan of Flaherty and Audrey Veith of Louisville. One brother: Jim Broussard of Franklin, Tennessee. and her dearly loved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 28, 2015, at Hager Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 until 8 p.m. on Sunday and after 10 a.m. on Monday. Online condolences may be expressed here. … [Read more...]
Larry Wayne Compton
Larry Wayne Compton, age 69 of Vine Grove, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015, at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Laverne Chapman Compton; a grandson, a sister, Joan Samuels; and a brother, Donnie Compton. He is survived by… Two sons: Larry Compton, Jr. of Vine Grove and Timmy Compton of Ekron. One sister: Sheila Herron of Muldraugh. One brother: Kenny Compton of Muldraugh. Six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hager Funeral Home with burial to follow in Garnettsville Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday and after 9 a.m. on Sunday. Online condolences may be expressed here. … [Read more...]
One Arrested & One Injured After Garrett Wreck
A single vehicle accident early Tuesday morning resulted in one person taken to the hospital and another being taken to jail. According to the Meade County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a single vehicle accident around 1 AM Tuesday (9/28) along Brandenburg Road near Garrett. A red 2004 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 21 year-old Clay Tucker of Battletown left the roadway and struck a gas service line and wooden utility pole. Upon impact the passenger in the vehicle, 25 year-old Jeffery Mitchell of Brandenburg was ejected from the truck and was laying in the ditch line. Mitchell was taken to University of Louisville Hospital by Meade County EMS for his injuries. Tucker had left the accident scene in the truck before emergency crews arrived on the scene. Both Tucker and the truck were located a couple of hours later at a residence in the 1200 block of Midway Road. According to witnesses in the area of the accident scene, the truck had been observed being operated recklessly just before the accident. Tucker was arrested on charges of leaving the scene of an accident and failure to render aid; criminal mischief first degree; and wanton endangerment first degree. Tucker was lodged in the Meade County Detention Center. The Ekron and Flaherty Fire Departments along with Muldraugh Police assisted the Meade County Sheriff’s Department at the scene which resulted in the road being closed about an hour. … [Read more...]
Two Injured In Flaherty Wreck
An afternoon wreck Friday (9/25) near Flaherty sent two people to the hospital. According to the Meade County Sheriff’s Department, the accident happened around 3:20 pm along Kentucky 313 near the intersection of Flaherty Road. A 1999 Honda Civic driven by 39 year-old Amy Duncan of Elizabethtown was making a left turn onto Kentucky 313 from Flaherty Road in front of a southbound 2004 Chevrolet Impala driven by 76 year-old Charles Meyer of Elizabethtown. After impact both cars came to rest in the northbound lanes of Kentucky 313. Both Duncan was airlifted to University of Louisville Hospital by Air Methods Air Ambulance and Meyer was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital by Meade County EMS for their injuries. The investigating deputy discovered a marijuana pipe with residue along with a bag containing what appeared to be marijuana in Duncan’s car. Both items have been sent for testing. Duncan was also was not able to produce proof of insurance and did not have a valid address on her driver’s license. The Flaherty Fire Department also assisted at the scene. … [Read more...]
Rain & Accidents Keep Crews Busy
Emergency crews in Meade County responded to several accidents Tuesday. The string of wrecks began around 8 am Tuesday when a two vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Old Ekron Road and Broadway in Brandenburg. One person was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital by Meade County EMS. The Meade County Fire Department assisted the Brandenburg Police Department at the scene. Later in the afternoon, a single vehicle accident happened around 12:45 pm in the 6500 block of Olin Road. The car had flipped onto its side resulting three people being taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown by Meade County EMS. The Meade County Fire Department assisted the Meade County Sheriff’s Department at the scene where the road was closed about an hour. Around 3:45 pm a non injury accident happened along Payneville Road where a vehicle had went off of the road into a ditch. The Payneville Fire Department and the Meade County Sheriff’s Department responded to assist with traffic. As crews were on the scene a second non- injury accident occurred near the same location. Around 4:15 pm a single vehicle injury accident happened along southbound US 31W on top of Muldraugh Hill when a vehicle ran into the ditch line. Muldraugh Police and Fire Departments along with Meade County EMS responded to the scene. One person was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital for their injuries. Around 5 pm, a two vehicle accident happened at the intersection of Highways 448 and 1638. Two occupants were taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital by Meade County EMS. The Meade County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by the Brandenburg Police Department, and the Meade County Fire Department. Police ask motorist to reduce their speed and increase their attention to the road during any inclement weather conditions. Further information on the accidents are pending by the investigating agencies. … [Read more...]
Convention Center To Get Upgrade
Events are already being booked for the renovated Kentucky International Convention Center even before construction work begins. Governor Steve Beshear led state and local officials Tuesday in unveiling designs for the $180 million renovation project set to begin in August 2016. The sprawling convention center spanning a couple of downtown city blocks will close for two years during the work. The redesigned convention center is expected to greatly strengthen Louisville's pitch in luring conventions and conferences. Beshear says 21 events have already been booked in the renovated facility from August 2018 through July 2023. Many are new events for Louisville or conventions that are returning only because of the new extra space at the convention center. State lawmakers approved $56 million in state-backed bonding for the project. Source: AP … [Read more...]
Students Sent To Hospital After Buses Collision
A school official says 13 students in Shelby County have been taken to a hospital after two buses crashed near a high school. Ryan Allan, who is the spokesman for Shelby County Public Schools, told media that the crash happened Tuesday morning near the entrance to Shelby County High School when there was confusion about which bus had the right of way. Allan said both buses were travelling at a low speed when they collided. One bus was empty except for the driver. The other was carrying about 20 students to the Area Technology Center. Allan said 13 students were taken to Jewish Hospital to be checked out. He said none of the injuries were serious. Both bus drivers were also taken to the hospital. Source: AP … [Read more...]
Police Investigate Stabbing
Police are investigating the stabbing of a Brandenburg man over the weekend. According to Jason Graham, Chief Deputy of the Meade County Sheriff’s Department, said that the stabbing happened around 7:30 Saturday night at a residence at 259 Seminole Trail. Brian Adams, 42 of Brandenburg went to the residence to pick up his juvenile daughter from his estranged wife, who was not at home at the time of his arrival. When his estranged wife, 41 year-old Clorisa Adams and their daughter arrived, they were being driven by a male subject. According to witnesses at the scene, the man identified as 44 year-old Brian Evans of New Albany, Indiana exited the car and began to hit Adams with his fists. During the confrontation, Evans stabbed Adams in the abdomen with his pocket knife. The assault ended and 911 was called, resulting in Brian Adams being airlifted to University of Louisville Hospital for treatment. Clorisa Adams was placed under arrest for menacing, and disorderly conduct, and endangering the welfare of a minor. Brian Evans was placed under arrest for wanton endangerment, driving under the influence and possession of open alcohol container. Both were lodged in the Meade County Detention Center. The assault case will be presented before the Grand Jury for possible charges. … [Read more...]