By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Tuesday, May 7, 2024 — With the primary election two weeks away, we’re starting to see the impact of the Jefferson County Teachers Union PAC money that is being spent to support Andy Stone in his bid to unseat 50th District state Rep. Candy Massaroni. During the local candidate debates, […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio\ Thursday, May 2, 2024 —The candidates in the primary race for 50th District state representative squared off Wednesday evening in a debate hosted by the Republican Party of Nelson County. With the primary election less than three weeks away, the candidates pulled no punches and didn’t hold […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, May 1, 2024 — The candidates seeking the GOP nomination for 50th District state representative faced off Wednesday evening for a debate at the Nelson County Public Library. The event was livestreamed via the Nelson County GOP Facebook page. For those who did not catch it live, the […]
Dear Editor: Bob and I were educators in the Nelson County school system for over a combined 36 years. From time to time a student comes along whom you believe in – Andy Stone was that student. His work ethic and creativity were key to enabling Andy’s success, both in and out of the classroom. […]
To the Editor, I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for state Rep. Candy Massaroni’s dedicated service to the people of Nelson County these last two years. Throughout her tenure, Candy has proven herself to be a true servant of the community, devoid of any ties to the establishment or “good old boy” networks. […]
To the editor, Thursday nights debate involved a lot of discussion of SEL (Social Emotional Learning). Incumbent state Rep. Candy Massaroni is fervently opposed to the “woke agenda,, which SEL has been accused of being a part of. Andy Stone is in favor of SEL. Florida, Arizona and Oklahoma have already banned SEL in schools. […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14 District State Senator Friday, March 8, 2024 — The Kentucky General Assembly has wrapped up the 10th legislative week of the 2024 Regular Session. The pace quickened this week with several measures seeking Senate approval. I collaborated closely with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet throughout the session and in week 10 we passed […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, March 8, 2024 — Don Thrasher, a candidate for 50th District state representative, announced early Friday that he plans to withdraw from the race. Thrasher said his decision came down to his need to be available for the care of his mother, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Monday, March 4, 2024 — The Nelson County Board of Education voted 4-1 Monday evening to remove Wes Bradley from his job as superintendent of Nelson County Schools. The vote came at the second special-called board meeting in a week. As with last week’s meeting, Monday’s meeting […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 — The Nelson County Board of Education met in a special-called meeting Monday morning that focused solely on a closed executive session that lasted nearly six hours. Board Chair Amanda Deaton called the meeting to order at 10 a.m. Monday morning. The board then went […]
