NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, March 14, 2023 — The Kentucky House has voted its approval of House Bill 5, the bill that will phase out the barrel tax that brought in nearly $9 million last year to help fund Nelson County schools and local governments. According to a statement from Rep. Candy […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Friday, March 3, 2023 — During the General Assembly’s fifth week of the 30-day legislative session, March came in like a lion, with over 30 bills clearing the Senate chamber. However, the legislative forecast is not calling for March to go out like a lamb, as plenty […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, March 1, 2023 — Bardstown High School and Bardstown Middle School were temporarily placed on lockdowns as a precautionary measure Wednesday afternoon after a threat toward the schools was received by the local dispatch center. In a letter to families from Bardstown City Schools Superintendent Ryan Clark, the […]
By JIM WATERSBluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 — General Assembly sessions that both advance sound policies and eliminate harmful ones offer the longest-lasting benefits for the commonwealth and its citizens. This year’s session could be one of those events. Legislators have already made it memorable by advancing sound policy in […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins issued a press release Thursday in response to the filing of House Bill 5, the bill filed Wednesday that if enacted, will eliminate the bourbon barrel tax that brings in millions of dollars to local schools, governments and agencies. […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 — The Nelson County Schools board of education ended a marathon 4-1/2 hour meeting Tuesday night with a vote to remove board chairman Diane Berry from her position. The attempt to remove Berry came after more than 2 hours of fiery public comments […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday,, Feb. 20, 2023 — A Bardstown City Schools teacher was arrested Monday by the Bardstown Police Department on charges of sexual abuse and harassment. Jeremy Keith Dale, 49, of Cox’s Creek, was arrested Monday morning at 10:19 a.m. following an investigation by police that began on Feb. 2nd. […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 — Terry Rogan, a fourth-grade teacher at St. Gregory School, has been recognized by Archdiocese of Louisville for her contributions to Catholic education. Rogan has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Father Joseph McGee Outstanding Catholic Educator award. The award will be presented […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 — The 2023 Legislative Session is moving along, with Senate committees approving numerous measures for the full chamber’s consideration. Several bills have cleared the chamber and have made their way over the state House. Before summarizing legislation, I want to acknowledge a special occasion from […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 — The Nelson County Board of Education held another special meeting Wednesday evening to authorize bonds to pay for the Thomas Nelson High School community campus construction project. The board approved the construction bids at its meeting in January. The next step is […]
