To the editor, The press conference that Nelson County hosted on Monday evening was a wonderful example of bi-partisan efforts to bring our voices to Frankfort! I would like to thank the leaders from Nelson County and from across the Commonwealth that gathered in our courtroom to explain how House Bill 5 will impact our […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 — The North Nelson Water District has canceled the Boil Water Advisory for district water customers it issued several days ago for water customers who live between 4150 to 4810 Deatsville Road in Cox’s Creek. For addition information, contact the North Nelson Water District Office, (502) […]
Brandon “Buck” Scott Downs, 20, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Cox Creek. He was born July 10, 2002, to Anthony Scott Downs & Melinda Watson Porter in Elizabethtown. He had a way of making life fun and wanted everyone around him to enjoy it as much as he did. He was fearless, loved Jesus […]
Marion Ray Durbin, 88, formerly of Bardstown, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at his home in Campbellsville. He was born May 12, 1934, in Bardstown to the late Roy Lee and Fronie Mae Nally Durbin. He was a retired construction worker operating heavy equipment. He loved to work in wood and build furniture for himself […]
By PAM THOMASKentucky Center for Economic Policy Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, –– Kentucky’s bourbon and spirits industry had a banner year in 2022, with announcements of a record $2.1 billion in new investments. According to the Kentucky Distillers Association (KDA), 2.4 million full bourbon barrels now roll out of distilleries each year. As they say […]
By JIM WATERSBluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 — General Assembly sessions that both advance sound policies and eliminate harmful ones offer the longest-lasting benefits for the commonwealth and its citizens. This year’s session could be one of those events. Legislators have already made it memorable by advancing sound policy in […]
Editor’s Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information is public record. […]
Mary Dorothy McDonald, 88, formerly of Bardstown, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Franciscan Health Care Center in Louisville. She was born Nov. 20, 1934, in Bardstown to the late Curtis James and Ann Jeanette Coy Cecil. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she […]
Marcus Tyler Maddox, 24, of Bardstown, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, at a friend’s home in Bardstown. He was born Nov. 28, 1998, in Bardstown to William Clyde Maddox Jr. and Stacey Hardin. He was an employee of Dairy Queen, loved his family, friends and sports and was a member of Willisburg Christian Church. He […]
Dr. Charles William Parrish, 68, of Bardstown, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at his home. He was born June 9, 1954, in Morganfield to the late Thomas Arden and Wanda Newbell Parrish. He was a graduate of The University of Kentucky. After years working as an emergency room physician in Paducah, Owensboro, and Bardstown, he […]
