By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, May 19, 2020 — Speaking during Nelson Fiscal Court’s meeting Tuesday morning, Nelson County Clerk Jeanette Sidebottom explained the planned voting procedures that will be in place for the June 23, 2020 Primary Election. There will only be one in-person polling location that will be setup […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, May 15, 2020 — All Nelson County residents who plan to vote in the June 23rd Primary Election are eligible to vote by mail-in absentee ballot. To request an application for a ballot, Nelson County Clerk Jeanette Sidebottom ask voters to call the Elections office, (502) 348-1829; or […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Monday, May 4, 2020 — What would have been the weekend of the 146th Kentucky Derby made the ongoing COVID-19 response more difficult. We will have to wait until September for this time-honored tradition that is beloved by Kentuckians and people across the world, but thankfully within the past […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Friday, May 1, 2020 — The cure for the nation’s economy in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic isn’t the federal government printing more money and giving it away. In a special interview Friday with WBRT set to air on “Bradford & Brooks” this Wednesday, U.S. Sen. […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, April 30, 2020 — U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie, who represents Kentucky’s 2nd Congressional District, held a press conference Thursday, April 30, 2020, via Zoom. Guthrie talked about the recent COVID-19 relief legislation and Congressional plans for future relief that will include state and local governments. Running time: 57 […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, April 30, 2020 — Congressman Brett Guthrie said that the next COVID-19 relief package approved by Congress will have funding to help state and local governments whose budgets and revenues have been hit hard by the shutdown of their economies by pandemic precautions. He acknowledged the […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, April 28, 2020 — The Bardstown City Council held first reading to changes to its cable TV and internet ordinance to reflect the need to provide low-cost internet access, and to prepare for providing service to consumers via fiber optic cable. The ordinance introduced Tuesday creates […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, April 28, 2020 — Mayor Dick Heaton said the city’s small business relief program aimed at helping local businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic has attracted a lot of applications so far. Aaron Boles, the city’s chief financial officer, said the city has received 91 applications […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, April 28, 2020 — Judge Executive Dean Watts presented the members of Nelson Fiscal Court with a draft of the his proposed 2020-2021 budget, along with a warning to the magistrates about the growth in expenses at the Nelson County Jail and Nelson County EMS. Watts […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, April 27, 2020 — WBRT AM/FM will broadcast Tuesday evening’s Bardstown City Council meeting starting at 6 p.m. Listeners can listen to the city council meeting at 1320 AM, 97.1 FM or 94.9 for listeners in the Lebanon/Marion County listening area. Listeners can also catch the broadcast via […]
