NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 14, 2024 — One person died early Friday morning in a single-vehicle crash in the area of 3000 block of Poplar Flat Road. Deputies with the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched at 6:30 a.m. Friday for a single-vehicle crash involving a Toyota pickup truck. First responders […]
By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Friday, June 14, 2024 — In August 2023, I encountered a woman whose plight has become emblematic of the severe issues plaguing our mental health system in Kentucky. This woman, whom I’ll call Jane for the sake of privacy, was arrested and found to be severely mentally ill. Recognizing her […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Friday, June 14, 2024 — Steve Lawson, one of the defendants in the Crystal Rogers murder case, was in court Thursday morning with his attorney to have the court consider two motions filed on his behalf. Nelson Circuit Court Judge Charles Simms III heard pleadings from the defense […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, June 13, 2024 — Steve Lawson, one of the defendents in the Crystal Rogers case, was in court Thursday morning to ask Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms to rule on two motions filed by his defense attorney. Lawon’s attorney, Ted Lavitt, had filed a request for […]
By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Saturday, June 8, 2024 – I am thrilled to share that during the Kentucky Jailers Association Summer Training Conference, held from June 2-6 in Bowling Green, I was elected to the Board of Directors on Tuesday, June 4th, and officially sworn in on Wednesday, June 5th. This is a particularly […]
By Sen. JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Saturday, June 8, 2024 — Lawmakers returned to Frankfort this week for the start of the 2024 Interim. As we kick off the interim period, I am excited to share updates on our recent legislative activities. Our work during this interim is crucial as we review past legislation, […]
By JIM WATERSBluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions Thursday, June 6, 2024 — If voters approve Amendment 2 in November, the path will be cleared for state lawmakers to implement policies that give Kentucky families the same types of educational choices already available in the vast majority of states, including all seven neighboring our commonwealth. […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, June 5, 2024 — Following Tuesday’s filing deadline for non-partisan races on the November ballot, the following candidates will appear on the ballot for the following races (the designation “(i)” indicates incumbent candidate): NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION.Diane F. Berry (i) District 2Joedy Gilliand, District 2\Tracy Bowling (i) […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, June 4, 2024 — A rush of additional candidates for office filed their paperwork Tuesday ahead of the 4 p.m. deadline. These candidates join those who have already filed for office. A complete list will be published on Wednesday once it is confirmed all candidates’ filings are in. […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, June 4, 2024 — On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, just before 1:30 p.m. Central time, the Kentucky State Police Post 4 in Elizabethtown was requested by the Grayson Co. Sheriff’s Office to investigate a two-vehicle fatal collision on the Western Kentucky Parkway near the 116 mile-marker. The preliminary […]
