Nelson County Jail Logs — Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024
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To the editor, While Dr. Ryan Clark offers a well-considered argument against Amendment 2, several points challenge his perspective. First, the 1891 Kentucky Constitution was written during a…
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By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 — Three of the five candidates seeking a seat on the Nelson County Board of Education…
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By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 — Joseph Lawson, one of the defendants in the Crystal Rogers case, filed a supplemental motion…
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NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 — A Bardstown man was died Sunday morning in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Meade County. According to…
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NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 — With the election just a couple weeks away, WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show is interviewing candidates…
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By JIM BROOKSNC Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins cited what he termed “a clerical error” that has created confusion…
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NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIIOSTAFF REPORT CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story included unverified, erroneous information, which has bee corrected. The Gazette apologizes for the error and…
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NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 — At the Bardstown City Council meeting last Tuesday night, Mayor Dick Heaton told the council the city…
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By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 — I normally don’t air my complaints in regard to customer service (or the lack of it) in column…
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NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 — The candidates seeking a seat on the Nelson County Board of Education have been invited to participate…
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NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 — The trials of the three co-defendants in the Crystal Rogers murder case will be located next year…
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News
Column: Tractor Supply makes good on its promise of quality free delivery service »
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 — A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a column about the free delivery service we received for our purchase of a new wood stove from our local Tractor Supply Co. TSC is one of my favorite stores, and my wife and I […]…
Oct 25 2024 / Read More »Letter: Amendment 2 will update state’s ‘one-size-fits-all’ education system »
To the editor, While Dr. Ryan Clark offers a well-considered argument against Amendment 2, several points challenge his perspective. First, the 1891 Kentucky Constitution was written during a time of segregation and limited rights, reflecting a very different era. Since then, society has progressed, and it’s clear that the one-size-fits-all approach to public education may […]…
Oct 24 2024 / Read More »Letter: Consider state history and the common good when voting on Amendment 2 »
To the editor, Kentucky voters face a significant decision in November regarding the Voucher Amendment (Amendment 2), which would allow taxpayer dollars to fund private and non-public schools. A “yes” vote will alter our constitution. A “no” vote would maintain the existing commitment to support only common (public) schools. As a superintendent and a 25+ […]…
Oct 23 2024 / Read More »Rogers case: Joseph Lawson seeks trial separate from his father and Brooks Houck »
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 — Joseph Lawson, one of the defendants in the Crystal Rogers case, filed a supplemental motion in court last week to have his trial separated from his two co-defendants, Brooks Houck and Steve Lawson, Joseph Lawson’s father. The motion was filed as a […]…
Oct 22 2024 / Read More »Bardstown man dies Sunday in single-vehicle motorcycle crash »
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 — A Bardstown man was died Sunday morning in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Meade County. According to the Kentucky State Police, Dustin C. Gray, 30, of Bardstown, was operating a 2009 Harley-Davidson motorcycle eastbound on Garrett Road when, for unknown reasons, he lost control […]…
Oct 21 2024 / Read More »Video: Interview with Joedy Gilliland, candidate for NC Board of Education »
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 — With the election just a couple weeks away, WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show is interviewing candidates running for the Nelson County Board of Education. Our guest this week was Joedy Gilliland, who is running against incumbent Diane Berry to represent District 2 on […]…
Oct 17 2024 / Read More »Fiscal court updates minutes to correct ‘clerical error’ regarding tax bills’ 911 fee »
By JIM BROOKSNC Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins cited what he termed “a clerical error” that has created confusion on county tax bills regarding the annual 911 fee. At the June 18, 2024 fiscal court meeting, the court approved a resolution that raised the 911 feet […]…
Oct 17 2024 / Read More »Correction: Aquatic/sports center plans unveiling set for 10 a.m. Friday »
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIIOSTAFF REPORT CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story included unverified, erroneous information, which has bee corrected. The Gazette apologizes for the error and any confusion the publication of that information may have caused. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 — The unveiling event for the City of Bardstown’s new aquatic and recreation […]…
Oct 17 2024 / Read More »Rant ‘n’ rave: Farm store’s ‘free delivery’ isn’t worth the price you’ll have to pay »
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 — I normally don’t air my complaints in regard to customer service (or the lack of it) in column form here on the Nelson County Gazette. But after spending a considerable sum of money at a local retailer, I’m unhappy enough to vent my spleen in […]…
Oct 11 2024 / Read More »Public forum for county school board candidates set for Tuesday, Oct. 22nd »
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 — The candidates seeking a seat on the Nelson County Board of Education have been invited to participate in a candidate forum 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at Thomas Nelson High School. The forum is free and open to the public. The forum will […]…
Oct 8 2024 / Read More »Letter: Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt state’s exports of Kentucky’s signature product »
To the editor, Trump’s tariffs hurt the bourbon industry which greatly reduced exports of Bourbon to the European Union which is the largest market for Kentucky’s premier export. It took President Biden in 2021 getting involved to restore the bourbon exports to Europe. You might want to think about this when you go to the […]…
Oct 8 2024 / Read More »Letter: Votes against Amendment 2 are votes to protect Kentucky public schools »
To the editor, The constitutional amendment termed allowing “school choice” is set to be on the ballot in November. Passing Amendment 2 to the Kentucky State Constitution would seriously dim Kentucky’s bright future. Losing dollars to fund charter schools would be detrimental to every Kentuckian. The tapestry of education in Kentucky is woven from the […]…
Oct 8 2024 / Read More »Crystal Rogers update: Three defendants’ trials will be held in Bowling Green »
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 — The trials of the three co-defendants in the Crystal Rogers murder case will be located next year in Warren County. Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms issued his decision Monday, ordering that the trials of Brooks Houck, Steven Lawson and his son, Joseph Lawson, will […]…
Oct 8 2024 / Read More »Retired economic development chief to host new WBRT morning radio show »
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 — WBRT Radio announces the debut of new radio show, “Good Morning Sunshine,” a monthly 30-minute radio show hosted by Kim Huston, the retired president of the Nelson County Economic Development Agency. In addition to her expansive experience in economic development, Huston has roots in […]…
Oct 5 2024 / Read More »Letter: Know the facts before voting ‘yes’ on Amendment 2 in November »
To the editor, While driving, I often see signs in people’s yards stating “Vote Yes or Vote No” for Amendment 2 that will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. At face value, voters may think parents should have the right to send their children to any school they want. After all, they pay taxes. Since […]…
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Police / Fire / EMS
Nelson County Jail Logs — Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 »
Editors’ Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information is public record. […]
Oct 24 2024 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs — Oct. 22-23, 2024 »
Editors’ Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information is public record. […]
Oct 23 2024 / Read More »Rogers case: Joseph Lawson seeks trial separate from his father and Brooks Houck »
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 — Joseph Lawson, one of the defendants in the Crystal Rogers case, filed a supplemental motion in court last week to have his trial separated from his two co-defendants, Brooks Houck and Steve Lawson, Joseph Lawson’s father. The motion was filed as a […]
Oct 22 2024 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs — Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 »
Editors’ Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information is public record. […]
Oct 22 2024 / Read More »Bardstown man dies Sunday in single-vehicle motorcycle crash »
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 — A Bardstown man was died Sunday morning in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Meade County. According to the Kentucky State Police, Dustin C. Gray, 30, of Bardstown, was operating a 2009 Harley-Davidson motorcycle eastbound on Garrett Road when, for unknown reasons, he lost control […]
Oct 21 2024 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs — Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 »
Editors’ Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information is public record. […]
Oct 20 2024 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs — Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 »
Editors’ Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information is public record. […]
Oct 19 2024 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs — Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 »
Editors’ Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information is public record. […]
Oct 18 2024 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs — Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 »
Editors’ Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information is public record. […]
Oct 17 2024 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs — Wedneseday, Oct. 16, 2024 »
Editors’ Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information is public record. […]
Oct 16 2024 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs — Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 »
Editors’ Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information is public record. […]
Oct 15 2024 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs — Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 »
Editors’ Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information is public record. […]
Oct 15 2024 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs — Oct. 10-13, 2024 »
Editors’ Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information is public record. […]
Oct 14 2024 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs — Oct. 8-9, 2024 »
Editors’ Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information is public record. […]
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