By JIM AND ELIJAH BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 — The agenda for the Nelson County Board of Education’s special meeting at New Haven School was modified late in the day Wednesday due to restraining order requested by Don Thrasher and approved by Nelson Circuit Judge Charles “Chuck” Simms. Thrasher […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 — The Nelson County Board of Education has been blocked from voting tonight on a number of construction contracts related to its plans to move middle school students to the two high school campuses. Click here to download a PDF copy of the […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 — Republican candidates performed well in other races in Nelson County, expanding the number of elected Republicans who will be serving in the county. PVA. Jason “Jay” Williams, whose campaign ads called on voters to “Vote Jay for PVA,” was successful in his […]
To the editor, If you have already decided to vote yes, I would like to ask you to consider my thoughts before voting. Voting for this amendment for me is not a question if I believe in abortion is right. I taught my daughters it was not an option for our family. But I also […]
By ASHLEY HOLLINGSHEADNelson County Board of Education member Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 — Our state school funding is broken, and Nelson County is an example of how the system puts an unfair burden on property owners. This has a real impact on people’s lives. Let’s consider a three-bedroom, 1,500 square foot home in Nelson County […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 — It happens like clockwork every four years — when local candidates throw their hats into the ring to run for local office. And with each election cycle, the topic of planning and zoning comes up. And each election brings a wheelbarrel full […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022 — It is a busy time of year for Kentucky families as students get back into the school routine, and the many after-school activities get into full gear. I wish all the students, teachers, school staff and parents a great year. With each new school […]
By JIMMY HIDGON14th District State Senator Thursday, July 28, 2022 — The Kentucky General Assembly is more than a month into the 2022 Interim, and committee meetings are in full swing. My fellow lawmakers and I are receiving updates on the implementation of past enacted policies and hearing testimony on various issues impacting Kentuckians. Notable […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, July 20, 2022 — The former superintendent of Nelson County Schools has been named the new principal of Lexington’s Lafayette High School. Anthony Orr was named the school’s new principal earlier this week by the Fayette County Schools. Orr served as superintendent of Nelson County Schools for seven […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, June 14, 2022 — Two Bardstown teachers were recent awarded Honorary State FFA Degrees during the 93rd State FFA Convention in Lexington. John Martin and John Hammond, both of Bardstown received the honorary degree during a special ceremony at the state convention. The Honorary Degree is awarded to […]
