Home » Politics You are browsing entries filed in “Politics”

Sen. Jimmy Higdon reappointed to Kentucky housing task force

Legislative Research Commission Wednesday, June 4, 2025 — Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, has been reappointed as a Kentucky Housing Task Force member for the 2025 Interim. His continued leadership in this capacity follows a productive legislative session in which the General Assembly passed several housing-related measures, including Senate Bill 129 and House Bills 160 and […]

June 4th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,News,Politics,State government | Read More »

Opinion: The future of our nation and the importance of strong leadership

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 […]

June 4th, 2025 | Posted in Opinion,Politics | Read More »

Magistrate Adam Wheatley is guest on ‘Around the County with Tim Hutchins’

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, April 3, 2025 — District 2 Magistrate Adam Wheatley joined Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins on his weekly WBRT radio show, “Around the County with NCJE Tim Hutchins.” Hutchins and Wheatley discussed the morning’s fiscal court meeting, and answered listener’s questions. Running time: About 54 minutes. -30- Please follow […]

April 3rd, 2025 | Posted in Agriculture,Breaking News,County government,Education,News,Politics | Read More »

Fiscal Court hears collection efforts continue on past due garbage bills

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, March 18, 2025 — Nelson Fiscal Court discussed the large number of past-due bills owed the county for its universal garbage collection service. Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins said his office staff has been pursuing collecting past due bills by sending out letters, and in the […]

March 18th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,County government,News,Police / Fire / EMS,Politics,Public Record,Public Safety | Read More »

Video: ‘Around the County with Tim Hutchins’ March 11, 2025 radio show

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, March 13, 2025 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins provided WBRT listeners with updates on a variety of topics related to Nelson County government, including an update on the remodeling of office space to house the Commonwelath’s Attorney office and a permanent home to the Nelson County drivers […]

March 13th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,Community News,County government,Nelson Fiscal Court,News,Politics,Politics,Video | Read More »

Opinion: GOP chair praises Trump, shames Democrats for not honoring guests

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 […]

March 6th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,Letters to the Editor,Opinion,Politics | Read More »

Video: ‘Around the County with Tim Hutchins’ March 4, 2025 radio show

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, March 6, 2025 — The Tuesday, March 4, 2025 edition of Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins’s radio show, “Around the County with Tim Hutchins” featured questions from listeners submitted by phone and text message about a wide range of topics. Hutchins also provided an update on the county’s […]

March 6th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,County government,News,Politics | Read More »

Video: Judge updates listeners on county government on Feb. 25th radio show

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 — Nelson County Judge-Executive TIm Hutchins provided an update on county government on WBRT’s “Around the County” with Tim Hutchins radio show on Tuesday, Feb. 25th. The program airs at 11 a.m. every Tuesday on WBRT AM/FM. The livestream is available during the program at […]

February 27th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,County government,Nelson Fiscal Court,News,Politics,Politics,Video | Read More »

Nelson County Republicans elect new officers at reorganization meeting

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 — The Nelson County Republican Party recently announced its newly elected officers following the party’s recent reorganization meeting. The new leadership team brings a strong commitment to preserving the principles of limited government, individual liberty and financial responsibility. Under their guidance,, the party will continue […]

February 24th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,News,Politics | Read More »

Video: EM director joins judge-exec for his ‘Around the County’ radio show

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Jan. 20, 2025 – Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins had Assistant Judge-Executive and Emergency Management Director Brad Metcalf as his studio guest on Tuesday’s “Around the County with Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins” radio show on WBRT AM/FM. Hutchins and Metcalf offered updates on recent weather challenges and the county’s […]

February 20th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,County government,News,Politics,Public Record,Public Safety | Read More »

Subscribe to get new posts in your email!