NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, July 8, 2023 — The Stephen Foster Drama Association has announced community discount nights for performances of their upcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at the J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre in Bardstown. “Cinderella” will be presented at a discounted ticket price for residents of Washington, Marion, LaRue, […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 30, 2023 — Starting July 1st, a change in the Motor Vehicle Usage Tax means that all camping trailers, pull-behind, fifth-wheel, and pop-up camping vehicles that contain living quarters and must be licensed for use on state highways will now be subject to Kentucky’s 6 percent motor […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 30, 2023 — Access from West Stephen Foster Avenue to Cathedral Manor — New Haven Road — will be closed from today through July 30th due to construction work on a roundabout that will eventually replace the existing Cathedral Manor / West Stephen Foster Ave. intersection in […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 30, 2023 — Attorney General Daniel Cameron is taking steps to oppose a push by electric vehicle makers to eliminate AM radios in their all-electric vehicles. “Eliminating AM radio could harm Kentuckians who need it to stay safe and informed about what’s happening in the Commonwealth,” Attorney […]
By the Legislative Research Commission Thursday, June 29, 2023 — State Sen. Jimmy Higdon has been named a Friend of Kentucky Cities by the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC). He is among 20 lawmakers recognized with the award. KLC annually recognizes legislators who advocate for issues and secure the passage of legislation important to cities. […]
Editor’s 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 […]
By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Friday, June 23, 2023 — It is coming up on six months since I assumed office as your Nelson County Jailer. From the beginning, I was determined to leverage my previous experience and alter the course of our current facility. For far too long, our facility has operated in obscurity, […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Friday, June 23, 2023 — The Kentucky General Assembly is three weeks into the 2023 Interim Period meetings, and there are many items to update you on. As a reminder, the interim serves as an opportunity for lawmakers and stakeholders to come together to review previously enacted legislation for […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 23, 2023 — Video of the special-called meeting of Nelson Fiscal Court on Friday, June 23, 2023. The only item on the agenda was first reading of the ordinance regarding zoning changes for bourbon warehouse projects in Nelson County. The measure was approved 4-0. Magistrate Keith Metcalfe […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Friday, June 23, 2023 — In a special-called meeting Friday morning, Nelson Fiscal Court approved first reading of zoning regulations regarding the placement and construction of distilled spirits warehouses in Nelson County. The changes remove what is often referred to as “the 2015 100-acre rule” that added […]
