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COVID-19 update: Nelson County reports 81 new cases on Thursday, Jan. 7th

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 — Nelson County reported 81 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, by the Lincoln Trail District Health Department. The county’s total of COVID-19 cases is 3,138 cases, with 304 people quarantined. The county has recorded 26 COVID-related deaths. MARION COUNTY. Marion County had […]

January 10th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Health,News,Public Safety | Read More »

2021 session working on COVID, police reforms and governor’s executive powers

By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 — Allow me to begin by wishing you a happy New Year. The year 2020 was a challenging year for everyone. Given the recent unfortunate behavior at the nation’s capitol, it is hard to say that 2021 has started better. Despite some’s sad behavior, I […]

January 10th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Health,News,Opinion,State government | Read More »

COVID update: Nelson County records 84 new cases, 25 COVID-related deaths

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 — Nelson County reported 84 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 by the Lincoln Trail District Health Department. The new cases bring Nelson County total positive cases to 2,961. Of those, 250 people are in quarantine. The county has recorded 25 COVID-related deaths. […]

January 4th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,County government,Health,News,Public Record | Read More »

COVID vaccine’s arrival at Flaget Tuesday called ‘the best Christmas present ever’

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 — Local media were on hand Tuesday to witness what could only be called “a Christmas miracle” — the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccines at Flaget Memorial Hospital and the launch of vaccinations for the hospital staff. A shipment of Moderna’s COVID-19 […]

December 22nd, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,City Government,County government,Education,Health,Historic,News | Read More »

CHI Saint Joseph introduces new records platform at Flaget Memorial Hospital

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 — CHI Saint Joseph Health has announced that it will be transitioning to an internal electronic health record (EHR) system that provides a more robust user-friendly experience for patients, caregivers and providers, and improves patient experience for accessing medical records through the patient portal. CHI […]

December 17th, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News,Health,News,Public Safety | Read More »

Council OKs relief funds for businesses affected by latest state shutdown order

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 — The Bardstown City Council met in a special meeting Tuesday to approve a third phase of COVID relief targeting the businesses that were subject to Gov. Andy Beshear’s latest shutdown order. The list includes bars, restaurants, gyms, fitness centers and any other […]

December 16th, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,Health,News,Public Safety | Read More »

Flaget Hospital nationally recognized with ‘A’ safety rating by Leapfrog Group

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 — Flaget Memorial Hospital, part of CHI Saint Joseph Health, was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing exceptional patient safety. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. […]

December 14th, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News,Community News,Health,Public Safety | Read More »

Legislative update: COVID-19 vaccine distribution set to begin in mid-December

By CHAD MCCOY50th District State Representative Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 — After an uncertain and overwhelming year, it seems our state and nation are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel in our fight against COVID-19. This week two companies announced they are seeking approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]

December 7th, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,Education,Health,News,Politics,State government | Read More »

Flaget Memorial Hospital recognizes Dr. Nuss as the 2020 Physician of the Year

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 — The Flaget Memorial Hospital Foundation, part of CHI Saint Joseph Health, recently recognized its 2020 Physician of the Year award recipient. James Nuss, MD, of Bardstown, who specializes in internal medicine, was presented with the 2020 Physician of the Year award. “Dr. Nuss lives […]

December 7th, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News,Community News,Health,News | Read More »

Mayor Dick Heaton provides weekly COVID-19 update from Bardstown City Hall

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 — Bardstown Mayor Dick Heaton provides an end-of-week COVID-19 update from his office at Bardstown City Hall. Heaton’s office releases these video updates each week for the benefit of the Bardstown community. -30- Please follow and like us:

December 5th, 2020 | Posted in Bardstown CIty Council,Breaking News,City Government,Health,News,Video | Read More »

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