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Opinion: Be alert for dishonest drivers taking advantage of DoorDash customers

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Sunday, July 30, 2023 — My family and I have used DoorDash from time to time over the past couple of years when we have a craving for fast food without taking time to drive to town to pick it up. DoorDash uses a smartphone app and allows you to […]

July 31st, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,Journalism,News,Opinion,Police / Fire / EMS,Public Safety,Tech | Read More »

Legislative update: Child safety is top priority as return to school nears

By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Thursday, July 27, 2023 — Families are gearing up to return to school. I wish all the students, teachers, school staff, parents, and guardians a great 2023-24 school year, and I hope you will view it as an opportunity to grow in knowledge and create memories. I always recall […]

July 27th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Education,News,Opinion,Politics,State government | Read More »

Mayor updates council on the progress of West Stephen Foster roundabout project

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, July 25, 2023 — Mayor Dick Heaton gave the Bardstown City Council an update on the status of the roundabout now under construction at the intersection of West Stephen Foster and Cathedral Manor in front of St. Joseph Church and School. Access to Cathedral Manor from West Stephen […]

July 26th, 2023 | Posted in Bourbon-related,Breaking News,City Government,News | Read More »

Video: Fire Chief Todd Spalding is guest on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ radio show

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, July 20, 2023 — Bardstown Fire Chief Todd Spalding was the studio guest of WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Spalding, a native of Samuels, was named chief in December 2022, and brings years of experience to the job. Running time: About 40 […]

July 21st, 2023 | Posted in Bradford & Brooks,Breaking News,City Government,News,Police / Fire / EMS,Video | Read More »

County judge offers perspective on building local recreation opportunities

By TIM HUTCHINSNelson County Judge-Executive Thursday, July 20, 2023 — A constant question and concern for our citizens is that there are no activities for our kids and families. I agree 100 percent. There are generations of Nelson Countians who experienced and made memories at the skating rink and bowling alley while many teenagers of […]

July 20th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,Community News,County government,Entertainment,News | Read More »

Opinion: Apollo 11 anniversary remind us vision, passion makes the difficult possible

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Thursday, July 20, 2023 — I doubt there are many people who think much about today being anything other than just another day in July. But for me its the anniversary of a day in history that represents a turning point in U.S. and world history. It was on this […]

July 20th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,News,Opinion | Read More »

Pageant update from the Nelson County Fair

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, July 19, 2023 — Opening night at the Nelson County Fair was Monday, July 17, 2023, and it was also opening night of the fair pageants The first pageant to be held was the Modern, Ms., and Mrs. Pageants. Each was open to any Kentucky resident. The winner […]

July 19th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Community News,Entertainment,News | Read More »

Dave Says: Laid-back wife can balance the entrepreneurial husband’s energy

Dave, My husband is an entrepreneur. He has a very hard-driving, energetic personality and way of doing things, while I’m more laid back and soft-spoken. How can I support him best in terms of encouraging and communicating with him? I want him to know I care, that I want to help and that I’m proud […]

July 18th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Opinion | Read More »

Video: NC Emergency Service Director Joe Prewitt on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, July 18, 2023 — Joe Prewitt, Nelson County Emergency Services Director and EMS director, was the in-studio guest on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Prewitt will retire this year, and he reflected on he and his wife Eva’s work to launch Nelson […]

July 18th, 2023 | Posted in Bradford & Brooks,Breaking News,Video | Read More »

Mayor offers progress update on local indoor sports/aquatic center project

By DICK HEATONMayor of Bardstown Sunday, July 16, 2023 — The City of Bardstown has been working on a plan for an indoor sports and aquatic center since the Spring of 2021. We started by having a market and feasibility study performed by Pinnacle Indoor Sports. This study was funded by the City, Nelson Co. […]

July 16th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,City Government,County government,Entertainment,News,Politics | Read More »

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