NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 — The following Western Kentucky University students from the Nelson County area were named to the Dean’s List and President’s List for the fall 2018 semester. Full-time undergraduate students with a semester grade-point average of 3.4 to 3.79 are named to the Dean’s List. […]
By JIM WATERS Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 — New polling indicates that not only are policies empowering parents to decide how, what and where their children learn more popular than ever, but the support school choice enjoys across political, demographic and geographical spectrums reveals that educational freedom isn’t just about […]
By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019 — Based on their concerns about the privacy of student records, the Bardstown Board of Education tabled their consideration of the purchase of a mental health screening tool created by a company called Terrance Metrics. The computer-based screening tool — for grades […]
Dear Dave, How do you feel about timeshares, and the free trips and dinners they offer as part of their sales pitches? Is it possible to win with these things? Dan Dear Dan, In my opinion, timeshares are a complete waste of time and money. Lots of folks go into this kind of thing believing […]
By RACHEL CRUZE Syndicated columnist & radio host Monday, Jan. 7, 2019 — Everyone starts out a new year with the best intentions. We’re going to lose weight, or eat better, or work out more. I don’t know about you, but I’m as guilty as anyone when it comes to shelling out a bunch of […]
By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 — The Nelson County Board of Education met Thursday in a board meeting room that had evidence of the district’s evolving priorities and the need for greater flexibility in its physical spaces. Missing Thursday evening was is the large dais — the […]
By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018 — The Bardstown Board of Education approved a grant application for the WHAS Crusade for Children that will — if approved — revamp the Snoezelen Room in the Bardstown Primary School and create a new Snoezelen Room in the Bardstown Early […]
By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 — The December meeting of the Nelson County Board of Education began with recognition for a student who is completing her studies at the Academy at Horizons. Victoria Watson was recognized by Scott Rouse, the Academy at Horizons principal, for her dedication […]
By JIM WATERS Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 — Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, in his eulogy for President George H.W. Bush, talked about some of the dramatic international shifts which occurred during the 41st president’s term in office and also were among the most important in modern American history. […]
By ANTHONY O’NEAL Syndicated Columnist Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 — Parents, do you have a rising or current college student? Have you filled out this year’s FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) yet? You might be thinking, “Nope. We don’t have time to fill out another form,” But trust me, the potential savings are worth […]
