NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 — Garbage routes in the City of Bardstown will run one day late next week due to the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. City residents are asked to have their cans curbside by 7 a.m. each morning for garbage pickup. COUNTY GARBAGE. Garbage […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 — As state senator, I take pride in staying engaged with the 14th Senate District community. As an elected official, this usually occurs by speaking face-to-face during meetings or community events. This past week I had the honor of speaking to constituents at several legislative […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 — Allow me to begin by wishing you a happy New Year. The year 2020 was a challenging year for everyone. Given the recent unfortunate behavior at the nation’s capitol, it is hard to say that 2021 has started better. Despite some’s sad behavior, I […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 — Kentuckians who will borrow federal student loans for college must complete entrance counseling if they are borrowing for the first time, according to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). “Entrance counseling will help students understand the financial commitments they’re agreeing to when they […]
By JIM WATERSBluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 — When Amber, my server at a central Kentucky restaurant where I stopped to work and get some breakfast recently, saw my computer open to the petition on change.org labeled in big, bold letters: “The Impeachment of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear,” she immediately […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Dec. 16, 2020 — State Sen. Jimmy Higdon of Lebanon, has been named the new chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Transportation by the Senate Majority Caucus. “I am honored to be named Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee for the 2021 Regular Session,” Higdon said. “We […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Thursday, Dec. 16, 2020 — As 2020 comes to a close, I extend warm wishes and sincere hope that you and your loved ones enjoy a holiday season in good health and full of happiness. I want to take a moment to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year […]
By CHAD MCCOY50th District State Representative Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 — After an uncertain and overwhelming year, it seems our state and nation are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel in our fight against COVID-19. This week two companies announced they are seeking approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 — Nelson Fiscal Court voted 3-2 Tuesday morning to reverse the order of the county’s annual bulky item pickup. Gary Coulter, magistrate for District 2, had lobbied the court to change the order of the areas during bulky item pickup so that residents […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 — The Boston Road US 62 bridge at the Hardin – Nelson County line is now open for traffic. The bridge was opened earlier Wednesday. According to a press release from the Kentucky Department of Transportation, favorable weather conditions allowed the contractor to get the […]
