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Sen. Jimmy Higdon reappointed to Kentucky housing task force »

Legislative Research Commission Wednesday, June 4, 2025 — Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, has been reappointed as a Kentucky Housing Task Force member for the 2025 Interim. His continued leadership in this capacity follows a productive legislative session in which the General Assembly passed several housing-related measures, including Senate Bill 129 and House Bills 160 and […]…

Jun 4 2025 / Read More »

Opinion: The future of our nation and the importance of strong leadership »

By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Wednesday, June 4, 2025 — As I write this, President Donald J. Trump has been back in office for 133 days. In that short time, we’ve already seen many positive changes take place across our country — some immediate, and others whose full benefits may not be realized for months […]…

Jun 4 2025 / Read More »

Lawson found guilty on all charges, jury recommends 17 years in prison »

By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Friday, May 30, 2025 — The trial of Stephen Lawson, the first of the three defendants in the Crystal Rogers case, was convicted Friday afternoon of conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to tamper with physical evidence. The four-day trial was moved to the Warren County […]…

May 30 2025 / Read More »

Crystal Rogers case: Day 3 wraps up in Stephen Lawson trial »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, May 29, 2025 — Jurors in the trial of Stephen Lawson, the first defendent to go to trial in the murder of Crystal Rogers, heard testimony Thursday that focused on Lawson’s statements to investigators and how they changed as investigators used cellphone data to connect him […]…

May 29 2025 / Read More »

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 […]…

Apr 16 2025 / Read More »

Judge reports on flood relief, potholes, etc. on his April 15th WBRT radio show »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, April 16, 2025 — Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins is joined by District 3 Magistrate M.T. Harned for the WBRT radio show. “Around the County” with NCJE Tim Hutchins. Hutchins updated listeners on flood relief efforts, noting that more than 60 people were out of their homes due to flood […]…

Apr 16 2025 / Read More »

Sen. Jimmy Higdon discusses General Assembly on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, April 9, 2025 — State Sen. Jimmy Higdon was the studio guest on the Wednesday, April 9, 20255, edition of WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show. Higdon discussed legislation that was approved by the Kentucky General Assembly, and some vetoed by the Governor but overridden by the legislature. Running […]…

Apr 11 2025 / Read More »

Video: Recreation opportunities the topic of ‘Good Morning Sunshine’ on WBRT »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Thursday, April 10, 2025 — Stephen Portman, the assistant recreation director for the City of Bardstown, is the guest on the April 10, 2025 edition of WBRT’s “Good Morning, Sunshine” radio show hosted by Kim Huston. The interview covers the many recreational opportunities available in Bardstown, and an […]…

Apr 10 2025 / Read More »

Judge discusses flooding response on WBRT’s ‘Around the County’ radio show »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, April 8, 2025 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins discussed the local efforts to assist county residents in need in the wake of the flooding that began last week on his weekly WBRT radio show, “Around the County with NCJF Tim Hutchins.” He also took time to answer listeners […]…

Apr 8 2025 / Read More »

Flooding prompts Bullitt jail evacuation; local jail housing 20 evacuated inmates »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, April 7, 2025 — Due to the threat of flooding at the Bullitt County Detention Center, the jail’s inmate population has been transferred to several area jails, including Nelson County. According to Nelson County Jailer Justin Hall, 20 Bullitt County inmates were transferred Sunday afternoon to the Nelson […]…

Apr 7 2025 / Read More »

Magistrate Adam Wheatley is guest on ‘Around the County with Tim Hutchins’ »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, April 3, 2025 — District 2 Magistrate Adam Wheatley joined Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins on his weekly WBRT radio show, “Around the County with NCJE Tim Hutchins.” Hutchins and Wheatley discussed the morning’s fiscal court meeting, and answered listener’s questions. Running time: About 54 minutes. -30-…

Apr 3 2025 / Read More »

City schools’ workforce development guru is guest on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, March 28, 2025 — Our studio guest on the Wednesday, Maerch 26, 2025, edition of WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show was Lance Blandford, the workforce development coordinator for Bardstown City Schools. We discussed the programs available and planned for the district’s new Polytechnic Center, and he shared […]…

Mar 28 2025 / Read More »

North Nelson Water District cancels boil water advisory issued Wednesday »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, March 27, 2025 — The boil water advisory issued recently by the North Nelson Water District was cancelled Thursday, March 27th by the water district. The advisory included district water customers along the KY 245 corridor past Flaget Hospital area east to include the St. Gregory Church area […]…

Mar 27 2025 / Read More »

Video: Jailer is guest on WBRT’s ‘Around the County with NCJE Tim Hutchins »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, March 27 2025 — Nelson County Jailer Justin Hall was the guest on Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins radio show, “Around the County with NCJE Tim Hutchins.” The pair provided WBRT listeners with updates on a variety of topics related to Nelson County government as well as taking questions […]…

Mar 27 2025 / Read More »

North Nelson Water District issues boil water advisory for KY 245, Louisville Rd »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, March 26, 2025 — The North Nelson Water District has issued a boil water advisory for the following customers in the following areas: 3200-8143 New Shepherdsville Road, including Flaget Memorial Hospital. Nita Drive; Raisor Ave.; Whitney Drive, Meadow Lane, Highland Drive, Samuels Loop, Walker Lane, Harrison Fork Road, […]…

Mar 26 2025 / Read More »
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Nelson County Jail Logs — Monday, June 2, 2025 »

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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]

Jun 3 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — May 27-June 1, 2025 »

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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]

Jun 2 2025 / Read More »

Lawson found guilty on all charges, jury recommends 17 years in prison »

By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Friday, May 30, 2025 — The trial of Stephen Lawson, the first of the three defendants in the Crystal Rogers case, was convicted Friday afternoon of conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to tamper with physical evidence. The four-day trial was moved to the Warren County […]

May 30 2025 / Read More »

Crystal Rogers case: Day 3 wraps up in Stephen Lawson trial »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, May 29, 2025 — Jurors in the trial of Stephen Lawson, the first defendent to go to trial in the murder of Crystal Rogers, heard testimony Thursday that focused on Lawson’s statements to investigators and how they changed as investigators used cellphone data to connect him […]

May 29 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Monday, April 14, 2025 »

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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]

Apr 15 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs –April 13, 2025 »

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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]

Apr 14 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — April 11-12, 2025 »

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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]

Apr 13 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — April 8-10, 2025 »

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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]

Apr 11 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — April 5-7, 2025 »

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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]

Apr 8 2025 / Read More »

Flooding prompts Bullitt jail evacuation; local jail housing 20 evacuated inmates »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, April 7, 2025 — Due to the threat of flooding at the Bullitt County Detention Center, the jail’s inmate population has been transferred to several area jails, including Nelson County. According to Nelson County Jailer Justin Hall, 20 Bullitt County inmates were transferred Sunday afternoon to the Nelson […]

Apr 7 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — April 2-4, 2025 »

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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]

Apr 5 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — March 30-April 1, 2025 »

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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]

Apr 2 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — March 27-30, 2025 »

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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]

Mar 30 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — March 22-26, 2025 »

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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]

Mar 27 2025 / Read More »

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Obituary: Kiersten J. Washburn Ray, 43, Chapin, S.C. »

Kiersten J. Washburn Ray, 43, of Chapin, S.C. died Sunday, June 1, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Dec. 22, 1981, in Nelson County to the late J. Larry Washburn and Phyllis J. Bailey Washburn. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Chapin, S.C.…

Jun 4 2025 / Read More »

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Opinion: The future of our nation and the importance of strong leadership »

By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Wednesday, June 4, 2025 — As I write this, President Donald J. Trump has been back in office for 133 days. In that short time,…

Jun 4 2025 / Read More »

Letter: Community, elected officials, all rose to meet challenges caused by flooding »

To the Editor: Strong effective leadership and planning from local officials and volunteers has allowed our community to do what they do…

Apr 11 2025 / Read More »

Opinion: GOP chair praises Trump, shames Democrats for not honoring guests »

To the editor, What a speech Tuesday night from President Trump! He once again showed the world — yes, I mean the…

Mar 6 2025 / Read More »

Opinion: Residents with late garbage bills should receive a more detailed accounting »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 – As I start this column, I just completed writing a check to…

Feb 27 2025 / Read More »

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Hearing canceled for anaerobic digester facility; will be scheduled for March »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 — The public hearing scheduled this week regarding the proposed anaerobic digester…

Feb 17 2024 / Read More »

Video: Sale of city’s cable TV, internet discussed on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 — Aaron Boles, the City of Bardstown administrator, was the studio guest…

Feb 16 2024 / Read More »

Bardstown council votes to sell municipal city cable TV, internet to Spectrum »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 — Following a closed executive session, the Bardstown City Council…

Feb 14 2024 / Read More »

Town & Country Bank warns customers who may receive fake text messages »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, April 15, 2024 — Town & Country Bank and Trust Co. is warning customers of fake text messages being received by bank customers…

Apr 15 2024 / Read More »

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