NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, June 14, 2021 — Gov. Andy Beshear was on hand Monday morning to celebrate the grand opening of the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience at the distillery’s location in Bardstown, and to present a proclamation declaring June 14th and National Bourbon Day in Kentucky. The expansion, renovation and renaming […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Saturday, June 5, 2021 — The Commonwealth of Kentucky celebrated its 229th birthday on Tuesday, June 1. It also marked the first official day of the 2021 Interim of the Kentucky General Assembly. The interim serves as a period for lawmakers to receive updates on implemented legislation, stay informed […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, June 3, 2021 — Following criticism from parents at the May board meeting in regard to the district teacher turnover rate (as published by the Kentucky Department of Education), Superintendent Wes Bradley provided turnover numbers that more accurately reflect what’s happening in the district. Following that discussion at […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Monday, May 31, 2021 — Bright sunshine and moderate temperatures greeted the crowd of about 75 people who attended Monday’s Memorial Day observance at the Bardstown Cemetery. For the 19th year, Kenny Fogle served as emcee of the event. Prior to that, the writer’s uncle, Roy Brooks, […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Tuesday, May 25, 2021 — At this time last year, we were all experiencing an absence of normality due to COVID-19. At that time, we realized that we had taken many things in our life for granted. Things we do not truly appreciate until they are no longer available. […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, May 18, 2021 — Following an update on the community campus meetings that were held over the past four weeks, parents were allowed a chance to speak to the board on the proposal as well as other issues they see in the district. Running time: 1 hour, 24 minutes. […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, May 12, 2021 — Gov. Andy Beshear was in southern Nelson County Tuesday with members of the Dant family who lead Log Still Distillery and local officials in Nelson County to cut the ribbon on the distillery’s tasting room. The event represented a major step forward for a […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Monday, May 3, 2021 — About 70 people attended the Nelson County Schools Community Meeting Monday evening at Cox’s Creek Elementary School to listen and discuss the district’s superintendent make the case for bringing middle school students onto to each high school campus. Superintendent Wes Bradley told […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Thursday, April 29, 2021 — As Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, I want to provide you a reminder and update on Kentucky’s new federally compliant REAL IDs or Voluntary Travel ID. Suppose you do not have an alternative form of ID such as a passport by May 3, […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, April 28, 2021 — NC Schools Superintendent Wes Bradley was interviewed on WBRT’s Bradford & Brooks radio show on Tuesday, April 28, 2021, about the community campus plan that will eventually bring the district’s middle school students onto the campus of the two high schools. Running time: 45 […]
