By JIMMY HIDGON14th District State Senator Thursday, July 28, 2022 — The Kentucky General Assembly is more than a month into the 2022 Interim, and committee meetings are in full swing. My fellow lawmakers and I are receiving updates on the implementation of past enacted policies and hearing testimony on various issues impacting Kentuckians. Notable […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, July 28, 2022 — As he nears the end of years in office, Nelson County Judge Executive Dean Watts called a press conference to defend Nelson Fiscal Court’s support for the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office after social media posts attacked the court and individual magistrates about deputy pay. […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, July 28, 2022 — With just four days left before he leaves office, Judge Executive Dean Watts held a press conference Thursday afternoon to push back on what he labeled as unfair criticism of Nelson Fiscal Court and the pay the court provides to road patrol […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, July 27, 2022 — A 2020 Thomas Nelson High School graduate from Bardstown is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC). Petty Officer 3rd Class Vance Williams is an electronics technician aboard USS Abraham Lincoln, […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, July 27, 2022 — Incumbent District 4 magistrate Jeff Lear was the studio guest today on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show. Lear discussed future issues facing the county and his thoughts on managing the county’s budget. Running time: 46 minutes, 49 seconds. -30- Please follow and like […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIDOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, July 27, 2022 — The Flaget Memorial Hospital Foundation, on behalf of the Flaget Memorial Hospital, has received a $35,000 grant from WHAS Crusade for Children that will be used to purchase vital new equipment to better serve newborns at the hospital. The grant will be used to […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, July 26, 2022 — Nelson Fiscal Court meet Tuesday morning for a special-called meeting in what Judge Executive Dean Watts said would definitely be his final meeting. Most of the meeting focused on a discussion about the taxes placed on aging whiskey while it sits in […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, July 26, 2022 — Law enforcement investigation of a drug overdose death has led to manslaughter charges against a Bardstown man. On Saturday, July 23, 2022, Nelson County deputies were dispatched to a home on Leslie Clark Road to conduct a death investigation. Detectives determined that the 37-year-old […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, July 21, 2022 — Adam Wheatley, the Republican candidate for District 2 magistrate, joined Jim and Margie on the Wednesday, July 20, 2022 edition of WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show to talk about the race and his qualifications. Running time: About 43 minutes. -30- Please follow and […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, July 21, 2022 — Nelson County Jailer John “Buck” Snellen, a lifelong Democrat, changed his party registration to Republican Thursday afternoon at the Nelson County Clerk’s office. “I think the Republican party works more for people in general,” he said. Snellen is also endorsing two Republicans […]
