By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Monday, June 9, 2025 — Let’s talk about something that isn’t flashy or glamorous, but is absolutely vital — our constitutional duty as Jailers. We have a responsibility to protect our staff, the public, and the inmates in our care. Whether someone is in our facility for public intoxication, burglary, […]
By Mallory Tope, policy associate,Center for Rural Affairs Thursday, June 5, 2025 — Despite record-high wind and solar generation, the U.S. renewable energy sector faces uncertainty. Tariffs and potential repeals of federal funding are creating roadblocks to the further buildout of energy projects. Wind, solar, and other renewable energy projects have helped revitalize rural communities […]
By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Wednesday, June 4, 2025 — As I write this, President Donald J. Trump has been back in office for 133 days. In that short time, we’ve already seen many positive changes take place across our country — some immediate, and others whose full benefits may not be realized for months […]
To the Editor: Strong effective leadership and planning from local officials and volunteers has allowed our community to do what they do best, which is to love thy neighbor and take care of their community in need! From road closures, to evacuations , the immediate set up of a donation drop-off location, easy accessibility information, […]
To the editor, What a speech Tuesday night from President Trump! He once again showed the world — yes, I mean the world — that he is not only a statesman but a showman. President Trump’s delivery of his speech was spot on. Of course, he had plenty of wins to discuss which only helped […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 – As I start this column, I just completed writing a check to Nelson Fiscal Court for the past due garbage bills my wife and I have been assessed — and more recently advised the county will take legal action to collect unpaid amounts. In Nelson […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins was featured on the second broadcast of “Around the County” with Tim Hutchins. Hutchins offered WBRT listeners updates on county projects including effort to get repairs started on the HVAC systems at the Old Courthouse. Running time: About 54 […]
By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 — I still haven’t figured out how people can hate someone so much that they seem to lose their mind over it. It’s been on my mind a lot lately as I’ve watched how divided we’ve become. Over the last four years, I disagreed with about […]
By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 — As we come to the start of a New Year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the past year. The holidays are a time for family, gratitude, and community, and I feel privileged to serve the citizens of Nelson County as your […]
To the Editor: I have been reluctant to write a “Letter to the Editor” over state and national politics since I took office in January 2023, but as the first Republican Nelson County Judge Executive, I think it is time. The Kentucky Standard has allowed two individuals to write left-wing liberal “guest columnist” articles for […]
