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65th annual Bardstown Kiwanis Radio Auction set for May 18th on WBRT AM/FM

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, April 16, 2025 — Save the date! Sunday, May 18th is the date for the 65th annual Bardstown Kiwanis Radio Auction broadcast 1 to 6 p.m. by WBRT 1320 AM, 97.1 FM and 94.9 FM in Lebanon, and streamed live at the WBRT website, www.WBRTCountry.com. The auction will […]

April 16th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,Charitable Events,Community News,Historic,News | Read More »

Video: Circuit Clerk Diane Thompson interviewed on ‘Bradford & Brooks’ show

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, March 14, 2025 — Nelson Circuit Clerk Diane Thompson was the studio guest on the Wedensday, March 12, 2025 broadcast of WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show. Thompson, who was sworn-in for another consecutive term by Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Lambert, is now the longest serving circuit […]

March 14th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,Historic,Misc,News,Politics,Public Record,Public Safety,State government,Video | Read More »

Video: Superintendent gives WBRT audience details of new Polytechnic School

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Sunday, March 2, 2025 — Bardstown City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ryan Clark was the studio guest Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show to discuss the official opening of the district’s new Bardstown Polytechnic School. Clark gave WBRT listeners a walk-through of the renovated former […]

March 2nd, 2025 | Posted in Bardstown City Schools,Bradford & Brooks,Breaking News,Education,Historic,News,Video | Read More »

Video: ‘Good Morning Sunshine’ examines ther rebirth of ‘The Trail Hotel’

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 — Local entreprenuer Will Hardy was interviewed on WBRT’s ‘Good Morning Sunshine” radio program hosted by Kim Huston on Thursday, Jan. 16. 2025. Hardy and a partner have worked the past coiuple of years bringing the former Holiday Inn property on New Haven Road […]

January 20th, 2025 | Posted in Bourbon-related,Breaking News,Business News,Historic,News,Video | Read More »

Video: WBRT’s ‘Good Morning Sunshine’ show reveals ‘Today Show’ visit to town

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 — Kim Huston, the host of WBRT’s newest radio show, “Good Morning Sunshine,” offers details about NBC’s “Today Show” plans to visit downtown Bardstown on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. She also receives a special long-distant phone call from the “Man with all the Toys,” Santa […]

December 12th, 2024 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,Community News,Entertainment,Historic,News,Video | Read More »

County Clerk’s office announces location of voting centers ahead of the Nov. election

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 — The Nelson County Clerk’s office announced Tuesday changes to the number of polling places and their location for Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. There will be no polling locations at individual precincts; instead, there will be eight voting centers spread across Nelson County. Residents […]

August 21st, 2024 | Posted in Breaking News,Election News,Elections,Historic,News,Politics | Read More »

Shopping center owners asks Whiskey City Cruisers to cease use of parking lot

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Sunday, July 14, 2024 — The Whiskey City Cruisers have been advised that the owners of Kentucky Home Square shopping center no longer will allow the car group to hold its twice-monthly cruises in their parking lot. For years, the group has held one or two car cruises a […]

July 14th, 2024 | Posted in Breaking News,Community News,Entertainment,Historic,News | Read More »

Dozens turn out to celebrate completion of the city’s expanded Mayor’s Park

By ELIJAH BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, July 11, 2024 — The recently completed and expanded Mayor’s Park at the corner of North Third Street and Broadway was officially dedicated Thursday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and comments marking this historic occasion. A crowd of local officials, organizations, and residents turned out for […]

July 11th, 2024 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,City Government,Historic,News,Politics | Read More »

Video: Dixie Hibbs is guest on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ radio show

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, July 10, 2024 — Local historian Dixie Hibbs was the guest Wednesday, July 10, 2024, on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show. Dixie talked about the history of Bourbon making here in Nelson County, and how the industry found new popularity in the 1990s. Running time: 39 minutes. […]

July 11th, 2024 | Posted in Bourbon-related,Breaking News,Historic,News | Read More »

Veterans, families attend annual Memorial Day observance at city cemetery

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Monday, Memorial Day, May 27, 2024 — Following a weekend of heavy rains and stormy weather, the Bardstown Cemetery was blessed with bright, beautiful blue skies in time for Monday morning’s local observance of Memorial Day. Chief Master Sergeant (ret.) Kenny Fogle served again as emcee, and […]

May 27th, 2024 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,Community News,County government,Historic,Holidays,News | Read More »

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