To the editor, Trump’s tariffs hurt the bourbon industry which greatly reduced exports of Bourbon to the European Union which is the largest market for Kentucky’s premier export. It took President Biden in 2021 getting involved to restore the bourbon exports to Europe. You might want to think about this when you go to the […]
To the editor, The constitutional amendment termed allowing “school choice” is set to be on the ballot in November. Passing Amendment 2 to the Kentucky State Constitution would seriously dim Kentucky’s bright future. Losing dollars to fund charter schools would be detrimental to every Kentuckian. The tapestry of education in Kentucky is woven from the […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 — The trials of the three co-defendants in the Crystal Rogers murder case will be located next year in Warren County. Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms issued his decision Monday, ordering that the trials of Brooks Houck, Steven Lawson and his son, Joseph Lawson, will […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 — WBRT Radio announces the debut of new radio show, “Good Morning Sunshine,” a monthly 30-minute radio show hosted by Kim Huston, the retired president of the Nelson County Economic Development Agency. In addition to her expansive experience in economic development, Huston has roots in […]
To the editor, While driving, I often see signs in people’s yards stating “Vote Yes or Vote No” for Amendment 2 that will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. At face value, voters may think parents should have the right to send their children to any school they want. After all, they pay taxes. Since […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 — Two Bardstown men have been charged with attempted murder following a shooting incident Tuesday evening in Bardstown. At around 8:40 p.m. Tuesday evening, Bardstown Police were dispatched to the Filiatreau Lane area for a shooting report. The victim gave responding officers a description of […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 — Nelson Fiscal Court today gave final approval of the new property tax rate for 2024. The court voted unanimously to lower the county property tax rate from 12.7 cents per $100 value to 12 cents per $100 value. This means that the […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 — The Nelson County Clerk’s office announced Tuesday changes to the number of polling places and their location for Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. There will be no polling locations at individual precincts; instead, there will be eight voting centers spread across Nelson County. Residents […]
By CANDY MASSARONIState Representative Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 — I am deeply troubled that a national convention would openly embrace Planned Parenthood, not only promoting its agenda but even going so far as to offer mobile services for medical abortions and the morning-after pill. How did we get to this point? There was a time […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 — Nelson Fiscal Court had some hard questions regarding a request by the New Hope Fire Department to increase its annual dues from $40 to $60. The request first came to Nelson Fiscal Court in June 2024. The court has delayed taking action […]
