NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 — Nelson Fiscal Court’s meeting Tuesday began with an item that was not on the agenda — the 4-1 vote to approve a resolution in support of the Second Amendment of the U.S.. Constitution. Click here to read the Gazette’s coverage — including video […]
Elnora Johnson, 85, of Bardstown, returned to the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, at her home. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Fairfield. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Susie Johnson; her mother, Georgia Weaver Johnson; her father, Robert Johnson; her companion, Charles “Bubba” Lancaster; and two stepsons, […]
Joseph Larry “Joey” Welch II, 48, of Bardstown, died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Louisville. He was born April 13, 1971, in Bardstown to Joseph Larry and Mary Ann Rummage Welch. He was a graduate of the University of Louisville, a paralegal for many years but had recently switched career paths and became a certified […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, June 21, 2020 — The members of the group Nelson County United packed Tuesday morning’s Nelson Fiscal Court were disappointed when the court approved an amendment supporting the Second Amendment that did not meet with their approval. This video includes the court’s vote on the resolution, and then […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 — With the meeting packed with onlookers, the Nelson Fiscal Court Tuesday morning approved a resolution in support of the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The vote on a resolution was promised two weeks ago by Judge Executive Dean Watts in response […]
Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 Editor’s Note: A record of an arrest is not an indication of guilt. Arthur Warren Boone, 48, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs/etc. Melissa Dawn Tinnell, 41, criminal possession of a forged instrument, second-degree (2 counts); burglary, third-degree; theft by unlawful taking or disposition, all others $500 or […]
Billy Ray Keeling, 92, of Bardstown, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at Landmark of Bardstown. He was born June 18, 1927, in Cox’s Creek. He was a lifelong resident of Bardstown, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He later worked in real estate and Insurance, and worked as a barber for many […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 — The local Martin Luther King Jr. observance in Bardstown Monday featured messages from two dynamic women — state Rep. Attica Scott and the Rev. Monica Mitchell. Scott has represented state district 41 in Louisville since 2017. On Monday’s observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s […]
Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 Editor’s Note: A record of an arrest is not an indication of guilt. Desean Trequez Taylor, 19, trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 ounces); tampering with physical evidence (2 counts); possession of drug paraphernalia (2 counts); probation violation (for felony offense); trafficking in controlled substance, first-degree (4 or more grams cocaine); […]
Samuel Edward “Sammy” Newton Sr., 72, of Boston, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at Baptist Health Louisville. He was a former employee of Lowe’s, where he worked in appliance sales. He was a member of Boston Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward and Gladys Mae Wilson Newton; one grandson, […]
