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Dave Says: Buying a new car to save gas during the commute isn’t worth the price

Dear Dave, Do you think I should get a new hybrid car to save money on gas? A lot of my friends have done this, and with the rise in gas and oil prices lately, they’re telling me I should, too. According to them, I’ll save a ton of money, especially since I have a […]

March 2nd, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,Education,News,Opinion | Read More »

E’town Community & Technical College announces Fall President’s List students

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 — Elizabethtown Community & Technical College recently announced local students whose academic achievement were recognized by being named to the college’s President’s List. President’s List Students (fulltime) MARION COUNTY. Jamie Collins; Dale Dorsey; William Garrett; Kara Greenwell; Benjamin Harris; Jessica Harris; Janice Jones; Austin Robbins. […]

February 20th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Education,News | Read More »

E’town Community & Technical College announces Fall 2020 Dean’s List students

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 — Elizabethtown Community & Technical College recently announced local students whose academic achievement were recognized by being named to the college’s Dean’s List. Fall 2020 Dean’s List Students (fulltime) MARION COUNTY. Raven Bailey; Brian Baker; Margaret Bramel; Jimmie Brown; Toni Caldwell; Alanna Colvin; Sarah Edwards; […]

February 20th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Education,News | Read More »

Legislative update: Budget review process prepping for an uncertain fiscal year

By CHAD MCCOY50th District House Representative Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 — The January portion of this year’s legislative session was extremely productive. We adjourned on Wednesday, January 13, after sending seven bills to the Governor and beginning work on the budget and other important legislation. Without a doubt, the budget is the biggest challenge we […]

January 21st, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Education,News,Opinion,Politics,State government | Read More »

Lincoln Trail health depart. taking COVID vaccination sign-ups on Wednesday

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2020 — The Lincoln Trail District Health Department will begin taking online Phase 1B registrations Wednesday for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination for individuals who live in Nelson, Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade and Washington counties. Individuals eligible for the vaccine under Phase 1A and 1B include healthcare […]

January 20th, 2021 | Posted in Education,Health,News,Public Safety | Read More »

Legislative update: Sen. Higdon offers update on week 2 of Ky. General Assembly

By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 — As state senator, I take pride in staying engaged with the 14th Senate District community. As an elected official, this usually occurs by speaking face-to-face during meetings or community events. This past week I had the honor of speaking to constituents at several legislative […]

January 13th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,Education,News,Politics,State government | Read More »

First-time federal student loan borrowers must complete entrance counseling

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 — Kentuckians who will borrow federal student loans for college must complete entrance counseling if they are borrowing for the first time, according to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). “Entrance counseling will help students understand the financial commitments they’re agreeing to when they […]

January 10th, 2021 | Posted in Education,State government | Read More »

Nelson County students named to Brescia University Fall 2020 academic Dean’s List

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Jan. 9, 2020 — The following students from Brescia University were named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List for completing at least 12 credit hours with a 3.5-4.0 GPA. BardstownJohn Clements, Junior, PsychologyToni Keeling, Senior, History Coxs CreekSavannah Jackson, Junior, Communication Sciences and Disorders Mount WashingtonMadison Gregory, Sophomore, […]

January 10th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Education | 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 »

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 »

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