Paul A. Cook, 83, of Taylorsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, at his residence. He was born Sept. 2, 1937, in Spencer County to the late Arlie Aster and Lola McGee Cook. He was a lifelong tobacco farmer, attended Pleasant Hill Christian Church, loved to play rook and was an avid UK fan. In addition […]
To the Editor, Senatorial candidate Amy McGrath presented an impressive and comprehensive legislative agenda at her Bullitt County rally on October 19. There were no vague or unrealistic campaign promises — only clear and solid plans for Kentucky and the nation. I was encouraged by her address. McGrath will vote to increase the federal minimum […]
Belinda P. Carter, 66, of Bardstown, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, at her residence. She was born Feb. 26, 1954, in Louisville. She retired from the Bardstown City Schools, where she worked as director of adult and community education. While working for the school system she started the Bardstown – Nelson County BackPack Program through […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 — Despite ancedotal reports that more people are wearing masks and following social distancing guidelines while out in public places, the number of new positive COVID-19 test results show no sign that the numbers are decreasing. WEDNESDAY REPORT. There were 21 new COVID-19 cases reported […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 — Town & Country Bank and Trust announced Wednesday that access to the bank’s New Haven Banking Center lobby and the Plaza Banking Center lobby will be by apppointment only. Limited access to the New Haven Banking Center lobby begins today, Oct. 21st. Limited access […]
Lester Ray Shouse Sr., 76, of Lebanon, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 12, 1944, in Breathitt County. He was a retired employee of American Fuji Seal in Bardstown. He was a devoted family man that never met a stranger. He had a love of music. He could usually […]
Francis Bernard Ballard, 89, of Holy Cross, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown. He was born March 8, 1931, in Holy Cross. He was a retired employee of Heaven Hill Distillery with 45 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by […]
Editor’s Note: A record of an arrest is not an indication of guilt. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 Valjon Fejzuli, 27, Bardstown, sexual abuse, first-degree, victim under 12 years of age; kidnapping minor. Bond is $50,000. Jenna Renee Hall, 30, Fairdale, receiving stolen property under $10,000. Bond is $1,000. Jeremy D. Gibson, 40, Fairdale, contempt of […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 — Early voting ahead of the Nov. 3rd presidential election is proving to be a big hit among the county’s registered voters. Nelson County Clerk Jeanette Sidebottom told Nelson Fiscal Court Tuesday that as of 4 p.m. Monday, 4,282 had voted early since […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 — Following a brief discussion period, Nelson Fiscal Court voted unanimously to approve a rezoning request that had been denied by the Joint City-County Planning Commission in September. The rezoning request involved a home and 1.15 acres adjacent to the Log Still Distillery […]
