By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT radio Friday, April 22, 2022 — For people unfamiliar with the classic car cruises, the sights of row after row of gorgeously painted and chromed cars and trucks can be a little overwhelming. So here’s a Car Cruise Spotters Guide that might help you know the type of […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, March 28, 2022 — Tickets are now on sale for this summer’s 2022 Budweiser Live at the Park Concert Series at the J. Dan Talbott Amphitheater at My Old Kentucky Home State Park. The concert series this year will not disappoint its fans; the concert has scheduled a […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Friday, Dec. 24, 2021 — It’s Christmas Eve here in Nelson County, and it goes without saying that all of us have our own reasons to celebrate the closing of one year and the start of the next. For fellow Christians, it’s a time to recall the humble birth of Christ. […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOCommunity News Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 — Don’t miss the “Back to Homemakers Fair”, a free first-time event 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at the Nelson County Civic Center. This new event is sponsored by the Nelson County Homemakers. Participants can expect to discover what is new […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOCommunity News Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 — The New Haven Youth Day 2021 is scheduled for 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, on the grounds of St. Catherine Church in New Haven. The goal of the event is to provide a free, fun event for kids of all ages. Activities include […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Friday, Aug. 13, 2021 — Suppose you have ever visited the beautiful Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort. In that case, you probably remember the rotunda, featuring a statue of President Abraham Lincoln and other famous Kentuckians such as statesmen like Henry Clay, and pioneers like Dr. Ephraim McDowell. If […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / Shade Tree Engineering Monday, Aug. 9, 2021 — In my much younger days, I was a car fanatic. Due to my lack of income, I learned at an early age that you can save a lot of money by changing your own oil and doing other car maintenance yourself […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, July 14, 2021 — The Nelson County Fair Little Miss and Mr. contest was held Wednesday evening. This contest was open to any child ages 5-8 as long as they were a Kentucky resident, The results were: Winners:Lilly and Levi Gulley, children of Michelle and Dustin Gulley of […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, July 14, 2021 — Tuesday evening saw four young ladies from Nelson County compete for the title of Nelson County Fair Princess. This pageant was for Nelson County residents only. The results were:Winner: Braelyn Kate Boggs, daughter of Jesse and Kayla Boggs, and Tammy and AJ Lyons1st runner […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, July 13, 2021 — The Miss Teen Nelson County had 13 young ladies competing for the title at the Nelson County Fairgrounds Tuesday night. This pageant was an open pageant for any young lady within the state of Kentucky, including two young ladies from Nelson County. The winners […]
