NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, March 4, 2023 — Record high winds blasted through Nelson County Friday afternoon and evening, downing power lines, damaging roofs and uprooting trees all over the county. Counties all over Kentucky reported damage to homes, property and even reports of semi trucks being turned over due to the […]
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 Thursday, March 2, 2023 — Nelson County Judge Executive Tim Hutchins was the guest Wednesday on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show. Hutchins talked about some of the things that he’s modified within county government, and also about House Bill 5, the legislation that would eliminate the bourbon barrel […]
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 BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 — The famous Budweiser Clydesdales will return to Bardstown for Derby Week in May and be part of a special parade on Thursday, May 4th. The team of famous horses, sponsored by Smith Brothers Distributing, will arrive Monday, May 1 and will stay […]
By PAM THOMASKentucky Center for Economic Policy Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, –– Kentucky’s bourbon and spirits industry had a banner year in 2022, with announcements of a record $2.1 billion in new investments. According to the Kentucky Distillers Association (KDA), 2.4 million full bourbon barrels now roll out of distilleries each year. As they say […]
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 […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 — A bourbon barrel tax press conference called by Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins packed the fiscal court meeting room with an overflow crowd that included elected state and local officials from several counties, school district superintendents, judge-executives, fire and emergency service representatives. […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 — The North Nelson Water District has issued a Boil Water Advisory for district water customers who live between 4150 to 4810 Deatsville Road in Cox’s Creek. Boil water for 2 to 3 minutes before using it for cooking or drinking. For addition information, contact […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 — With the Senate’s adjournment on Friday, we have officially reached the halfway mark on the 2023 30-day Legislative Session. Week four was the most productive yet, as the Senate passed over 20 bills, sending them to the state House of Representatives for consideration. Before […]
