By CHAD MCCOY50th District State Representative Monday, July 14, 2020 — It was a busy week in Frankfort as several Interim Joint Committees met to discuss issues the state is facing. The common theme in all the committee meetings continues to be COVID-19. This virus appears to be with us for the near future, so […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Monday, July 6, 2020 — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was in Bardstown Monday morning to meet highlight the work of the front-line healthcare heroes at Flaget Memorial Hospital. McConnell spoke about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), funding of which has helped […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Monday, June 29, 2020 — The shutdown of the economy has been tough on everyone; local businesses have been especially hit hard, particularly those that were not deemed to be “essential” by order of Gov. Andy Beshear. It was tough to drive through downtown any hour of any day of […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, June 29, 2020 — Seven new COVID-19 cases were reported Monday in Nelson County by the Lincoln Trail District Health Department. The seven new cases push Nelson County’s total number of COVID-19 cases to 74. Local sources report that the new COVID-19 cases include: a 39-year-old Bardstown man […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, June 29, 2020 — Nelson County Clerk Jeanette Sidebottom will release the primary election results at clerk’s office at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning. The winner of the GOP primary for 50th District state representative hangs in the balance of the results following last Tuesday’s election day in-person and […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, June 24, 2020 — State Rep. Charles Booker was the guest on a special Friday edition of WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show, hosted by Jim Brooks and Margie Bradford. Rep. Booker talked about his candidacy as a Democrat seeking the U.S. Senate nomination, and his surging popularity […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, June 23, 2020 — The results of in-person and drive-thru voting Tuesday left the race for Republican primary for 50th District state representative up in the air when all the votes were tallied. By the Nelson County Gazette’s count, Thrasher received 706 votes, while incumbent two-term […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, June 22, 2020 — If you have questions about voting on Election Day and you are unable to get through on the Nelson County Clerk’s Election Line (chosing Option 7), you may also select Option 3 to speak to a deputy clerk about election matters on the Motor […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 19, 2020 — Mayor Dick Heaton provides his weekly COVID-19 update from Bardstown City Hall as of Friday afternoon, June 19th. Running time: About 4 minutes, 31 seconds. -30- Please follow and like us:
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Friday, June 19, 2020 — I want to start by saying thanks to all who have taken the time and made the effort to vote. This primary has been a challenge but it looks like we will get through with minimal issues. All that is left to do is […]
