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Nelson County Fair contest results: Toddler and Baby contests

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT GIRLS 12-17 MONTHS:Winner: Lille Grace Upchurch, daughter of Zach and Laura Upchurch1st Place: Sidney Tye Barnes, daughter of Ethan and Whitley Barnes2nd Place: Violet Rose Ballard, daughter of Derek and Sonya Ballard BOYS 12-17 MONTHS:Winner: Joseph Bentley Newton, son of Joseph and Haley Newton1st Place: Cameron Alexander Nalley, son […]

July 13th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Charitable Events,Community News,Entertainment,News | Read More »

15 young women competed Monday for title of Miss Nelson County Fair

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, July 13, 2021 — The 2021 Miss Nelson County Fair contest had to be moved indoors at Samuels Hall Monday evening due to the late evening rain. The inclement weather did not stop 15 young ladies from various parts of Kentucky in competing for the title of Miss […]

July 13th, 2021 | Posted in Charitable Events,Community News,Entertainment,News | Read More »

Local GOP resolution honors Rep. Chad McCoy for service in state legislature

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, July 13, 2021 — The newly reorganized Republican Party of Nelson County unanimously approved a resolution Monday night that honored state Rep. Chad McCoy his years of service to Nelson County. The resolution cited four specific bills McCoy sponsored during the most recent session of the […]

July 13th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,City Government,Community News,County government,News,State government,Video | Read More »

2021 Cocanougher-Connour reunion set for July 25 at Perryville American Legion Hall

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOReunion News Monday, July 5, 2021 — The Cocanougher- Connour Reunion will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 25, 2021, at The Perryville American Legion Hall, with a potluck lunch at about 12:45 p.m. The Cocanougher Reunion has been held annually since 1976 and other years before […]

July 5th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Community News,Historic,News | Read More »

One-shot COVID vaccine will be available on opening night of Nelson County Fair

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, July 2, 2021 — Nelson County Fairgoers will have the opportunity to receive the one-shot COVID-19 vaccine on the opening day of the Nelson County Fair on Monday, July 12, 2021. The vaccination booth will be locataed near Samuels Hall and the grandstands. Vaccinations will be available starting […]

July 2nd, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Charitable Events,Community News,Health,News | Read More »

Local girl earns ‘Little Miss Bluegrass’ title, right to compete in Midwest pageant

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOCommunity News Thursday, July 1, 2021 — Emma McGee, the 7-year-old daughter of Jake McGee of Elizabethtown and Crystal McKinzie of New Haven, was recently crowned Mega High Point Grand Supreme for America’s Best Pageant in the Bardstown preliminaries. She was awarded the title “Little Miss Bluegrass” and will be advancing […]

July 1st, 2021 | Posted in Community News | Read More »

Nelson County Democrats to meet this Thursday, July 1, 2021

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, June 29, 2021 — The Democratic Party of Nelson County will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2021, at the main branch of the Nelson County Public Library. Discussion of sub-committee assignments and updates on other plans will be the primary agenda for this meeting. All Democrats […]

June 29th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Community News,News,Politics | Read More »

County fair entry tags for open classes can be picked up Saturday, July 3rd

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, June 28, 2021 — Anyone needing entry tags for the open classes for the 2021 Nelson County Fair can pick these up from1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Samuels Hall at the Nelson County Fairgrounds. The Nelson County Fair starts on Monday, July 12, 2021. -30- Please […]

June 28th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Community News,County government,Entertainment | Read More »

Dave Says: Don’t be afraid to discuss finances with your adult children

Dear Dave, My husband and I are both teachers, and we’re on Baby Step 7. We’re struggling with things where our wills are concerned. Three of our four adult children aren’t being wise with their money, and my husband and I disagree on how to talk to them about it and how it may affect […]

June 28th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Community News,News,Opinion | Read More »

Washington County Beekeepers to visit Booker Road apiary for July 5 meeting

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 25, 2021 — The Washington County Beekeepers will meet 6-9 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2021, at the Booker Road Bees Apiary, 2389 Booker Road, Springfield. Please note that this July’s meeting starts at 6 p.m. St. Catharine Farm is proving hamburgers for a cookout/social which will follow […]

June 25th, 2021 | Posted in Agriculture,Breaking News,Community News,Education | Read More »

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