By CHAD McCOY50th District State Representative Wednesday, June 17, 2020 — The numbers are startling. More than 7,700 people have been waiting on unemployment insurance (UI) benefits since March. Another 28,000 stalled since April. But, it’s the stories behind these numbers that hit home. Every day, I field calls from constituents who are waiting. They […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, June 11, 2020 — Don Thrasher, a Republican candidate facing off against incumbent state Rep. Chad McCoy in the June 23 primary, was the guest on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks Show” on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Thrasher called McCoy’s voting record into question, detailed the “41 McCoy Taxes” […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, June 11, 2020 — Don Thrasher, who is a Republican challenging incumbent state Rep. Chad McCoy to be the GOP nominee to represent the 50th House District, has been called out for his “avoiding paying taxes for years in multiple states.” A number of Nelson County […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Monday, June 8, 2020 — The candidates seeking to be the Republican nominee for 50th District state representative squared off Monday evening for an hour-long debate in the PLG TV studio. The debate wasn’t aired live on PLG, but was streamed live on social media. Two-term incumbent […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 5, 2020 — One new COVID-19 case in Nelson County was reported Friday afternoon by the Lincoln Trail District Health Department. A total of five new cases were reported in the six-county district, bringing the district total to 237 cases. Two new cases were in Hardin; two […]
By CHAD MCCOY50th District State Representative Monday, June 1, 2020 — To the graduates of 2020, I want to extend my congratulations and best of luck on your future endeavors. Whether you are graduating from high school or college, you have worked and prepared your whole life for the day you get to hear your […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Friday, May 29, 2020 — Senator Jimmy Higdon and members of the Kentucky General Assembly have announced that Interim Joint Committees will make issues related to COVID-19 the top focus of the interim session meeting agendas. Each of the committees meeting the week of June 1-5 have placed at […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, May 27, 2020 — One new COVID-19 cases was reported Wednesday in Nelson County by the Lincoln Trail District Health Department. This brings Nelson County’s total case number to 37. An additional COVID-19 case was reported in Hardin County, bringing that county’s total to 96 cases. The two […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, May 27, 2020 –– Two adults and and two children died following a two-car crash Tuesday afternoon on Dixie Highway, US31W in Muldraugh. At 5:47 p.m. Tuesday, the Kentucky State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatality on US31W involving a southbound 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and a northbound 2003 […]
By CHAD MCCOY50th District State Representative Tuesday, May 26, 2020 — Before I begin this week’s session review, I would like to share an update that we have received from the Secretary of State’s office regarding the June 23, 2020, Primary Election. I hope you are already aware that this year’s Primary has been rescheduled […]
