By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, March 2, 2021 — The recent ice storm and snow falls required continuous efforts by the county road department to keep the roadways passable; those efforts also consumed a substantial amount of the county’s supply of road salt. That was the report Nelson Fiscal Court received […]
By CHAD MCCOY50th District State Representative Monday, March 1, 2021 — As we begin March, it is hard to believe that this will be our last full week of this year’s session. Last Wednesday was the last day lawmakers could file new legislation and though this is considered a short session, nearly 900 bills have […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 — Severe winter weather forced the Kentucky General Assembly to pause regular session activity during the week of February 15. My colleagues and I returned to Frankfort on Monday to resume legislative work on your behalf. I hope that you and your family remained safe […]
By CHAD MCCOY50th District State Representative Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 — I have often heard that if you do not like the weather in Kentucky, just hang on and it will change. That certainly seems to be true as we enjoy milder temperatures this week after last week’s snow and ice. I know it has […]
By RAND PAULUnited States Senator Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 — I have consistently opposed Executive overreach, whether the abuse came from a Republican or a Democrat. I opposed President Obama’s executive orders illegally changing immigration law. Even though I support a security wall in places along our border, I opposed President Trump’s emergency declaration to […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 — The start of Nelson Fiscal Court’s bulky item pickup, scheduled to begin on Monday, Feb. 22nd, has been postponed one week due to the inclement weather. Bulky item pickup will begin on Monday, March 1, 2021, with the first area, which includes all parts […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 — Due to inclement weather, the Nelson County Board of Adjustments has postponed the public hearing and meeting on Conditional Use Permit #2987 – Morris, 200 Timber Creek Road – and Conditional Use Permit #2988 – Sims, 30 Shain Drive – to 10 a.m. Thursday, […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 — On Thursday, the Kentucky General Assembly officially reached the halfway mark of the 30-day session, but not without Mother Nature making her presence known. I hope you remained safe during the winter weather that rolled into the Bluegrass late this week. Join me in […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 — With an ice storm warning from the National Weather Service predicting varying accumulations of ice across Nelson County, Bardstown Mayor Dick Heaton said city utility crews and street crews are prepared to clear city streets, handle possible power outages and other utility […]
By CHAD MCCOY50th District State Representative Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 — I joined legislators from throughout the Commonwealth in Frankfort this week as we reconvened for the second portion of the 2021 session. On the first day back at the Capitol after the recess, the House of Representatives and the Senate voted to override six […]
