NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 — Last week, Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, introduced a faith-based initiative to help address Kentucky’s affordable housing challenges through small-government solutions. Senate Bill 59, filed during the second day of the 2025 Legislative Session, stems from conversations with constituents and the recommendations of the 2024 Affordable […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 — Garbage collection in Nelson County will start back up on Wednesday after the inclement weather forced cancellation of running routes in the county on Monday and Tuesday. Be aware that garbage truck drives on Wednesday will have the discretion to skip collection garbage on […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 — Kim Huston, the host of WBRT’s newest radio show, “Good Morning Sunshine,” offers details about NBC’s “Today Show” plans to visit downtown Bardstown on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. She also receives a special long-distant phone call from the “Man with all the Toys,” Santa […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIIOSTAFF REPORT CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story included unverified, erroneous information, which has bee corrected. The Gazette apologizes for the error and any confusion the publication of that information may have caused. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 — The unveiling event for the City of Bardstown’s new aquatic and recreation […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radiio Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 — Meeting in regular session Tuesday night, the Bardstown City Council gave initial approval of a new, lower property tax rate. The council approved reducing the property tax rate that is currently set at 16.3 cents per $100 value to 16.1 cents per […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Thursday, July 11, 2024 — Dozens turned out Thursday afternoon in the mid-afternoon sun for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the expanded Mayor’s Park at the corner of North third Street and Broadway. Running time: About 19 minutes. -30- Please follow and like us:
By ELIJAH BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, July 11, 2024 — The recently completed and expanded Mayor’s Park at the corner of North Third Street and Broadway was officially dedicated Thursday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and comments marking this historic occasion. A crowd of local officials, organizations, and residents turned out for […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, June 26, 2024 — The Bardstown City Council discussed how the city should handle the possibility of a medical marijuana dispensary that might wish to be located in the Bardstown city limits. County and city governments have the option to ban medical marijuana dispensaries in their […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, June 5, 2024 — Following Tuesday’s filing deadline for non-partisan races on the November ballot, the following candidates will appear on the ballot for the following races (the designation “(i)” indicates incumbent candidate): NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION.Diane F. Berry (i) District 2Joedy Gilliand, District 2\Tracy Bowling (i) […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, June 4, 2024 **UPDATED** — The City of Bardstown has significantly expanded its original boil water advisory to include the southern half of Bardstown, southern Nelson County to just south of Balltown and west to the Boston area. See the new map for details. Duie to a major […]
