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Jim’s Political Notebook: Video attempts to answer ‘Who’s the RINO’ in 50th District »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Wednesday, May 15, 2024 — I ran across a video posted a couple of weeks ago by Lee Watts. Watts was a Republican primary candidate for Kentucky’s 2nd Congressional District in 2022, and he has a YouTube channel called Patriot Point. Determining which candidate is a RINO — Republican in […]…

May 15 2024 / Read More »

Letter: Stone’s ‘B’ NRA rating casts doubt on his support for conservative values »

To the editor, Over the years, the level of a politician’s support for one of our most fundamental rights, that of having the means of self-defense, has clearly been shown to correlate closely with their positions on other issues, both foreign and domestic. State Representative candidate Andy Stone only received a “B” score from the […]…

May 15 2024 / Read More »

Letter: Writer says third-party PAC mailers are a ‘sinister effort to defame’ Stone »

To the editor, I would like to respond to Mr. Nolan Massaroni’s recent letter addressing the “tactics and rhetoric” of Mr. Andy Stone during the 50th District primary campaign. I understand Mr. Massaroni’s desire to defend his wife, but to attack Mr. Stone’s character is pretty rich given the mailers I’ve received for his wife’s […]…

May 14 2024 / Read More »

Letter: Says Andy Stone is a ‘proven leader’ who’ll move county forward »

To the Editor: I am writing in response to the many mailers I have received lately from Candy Massaroni and the PACs that support her.  They have decided to put a lot of labels on Andy Stone. As a matter of fact, the last one mentions books that are not in the Bardstown School libraries. […]…

May 14 2024 / Read More »

Letter: Objects to Andy Stone’s ‘tactics and rhetoric’ in House campaign »

To the editor, Andy Stone’s tactics and rhetoric throughout his campaign are unacceptable. Recent mailers paid for by Mr. Stone, with graphical misrepresentation of Candy’s image, lies, and his verbal assaults during debates have ended my silence. I wonder how he would respond if someone treated his wife the way he has mine. I believe […]…

May 13 2024 / Read More »

Video: Rep. Massaroni is guest on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ radio show »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, May 9, 2024 — Incumbent state Rep. Candy Massaroni was the studio guest on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Massaroni is a candidate for re-election as the 50th District state representative and faces fellow Republican Andy Stone in the May 21, 2024, […]…

May 10 2024 / Read More »

Pro golfers to compete for $13,000 in Bourbon Open tournament prize money »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, May 9, 2024 — Local sports fans will have the opportunity to see some of the best professional golfers in Kentucky battle it out for the top prize of $6,000 when the Bourbon Open tees it up on Saturday. Thirty golfers will begin teeing off at 12:30 p.m. […]…

May 9 2024 / Read More »

Video: Nelson Fiscal Court meeting, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, May 7, 2024 — Video of the Tuesday, May 7, 2024, meeting of Nelson Fiscal Court. In addition to regular county business, the meeting featured St. Joseph School 4th graders who led the Pledge of Allegiance and opened the meeting with prayer. Running time: About 2 hours. -30-…

May 7 2024 / Read More »

Jim’s Political Notebook: PAC money heating up 50th District primary battle »

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, […]…

May 7 2024 / Read More »

County OKs Log Still’s incentives, upholds planning commission decision »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, May 7, 2024 — Nelson Fiscal Court opened its first May meeting Tuesday morning with the Pledge of Allegiance and an opening prayer led by a group of 4th-grade students from St. Joseph School. The court also received an update on the programs available to assist […]…

May 7 2024 / Read More »

State rep. candidates take aim at one another during GOP sponsored debate »

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 […]…

May 2 2024 / Read More »

Video: 50th District candidates face off for Wednesday evening GOP debate »

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 […]…

May 2 2024 / Read More »

Video: Jailer Justin Hall is guest on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ radio show »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, April 29, 2024 — Nelson County Jailer Justin Hall was the special studio guest on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Justin discussed the contributions of the inmate work program, the improvements he and his staff have been able to complete since he […]…

Apr 29 2024 / Read More »

Letter: Supports Andy Stone for 50th District state representative »

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. […]…

Apr 26 2024 / Read More »

Former Mayor Dixie Hibbs honored on 20th anniversary of Farmer’s Market pavilion »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Fdriday, April 26, 2024 — Local elected officials and members of the community turned out Friday morning for a ceremony to honor the 20th anniversary of the Farmer’s Market Pavillion and to a former mayor whose vision and dedication made it possible — Dixie Hibbs. Bardstown Mayor […]…

Apr 26 2024 / Read More »
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" rel="bookmark">Nelson County Jail Logs — Monday, May 13, 2024 »

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 […]

May 14 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Sunday, May 12, 2024 »

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 […]

May 13 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Saturday, May 11, 2024 »

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 […]

May 12 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Thursday, May 9, 2024 »

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 booked into the […]

May 10 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs – Wednesday, May 8, 2024 »

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 booked into the […]

May 9 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Tuesday, May 7, 2024 »

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 booked into the […]

May 8 2024 / Read More »

County OKs Log Still’s incentives, upholds planning commission decision »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, May 7, 2024 — Nelson Fiscal Court opened its first May meeting Tuesday morning with the Pledge of Allegiance and an opening prayer led by a group of 4th-grade students from St. Joseph School. The court also received an update on the programs available to assist […]

May 7 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Monday, May 6, 2024 »

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 booked into the […]

May 7 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Sunday, May 5, 2024 »

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 booked into the […]

May 6 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Saturday, May 4, 2024 »

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 booked into the […]

May 5 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Friday, May 3, 2024 »

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 booked into the […]

May 4 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — May 1-2, 2024 »

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 booked into the […]

May 3 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Tuesday, April 30, 2024 »

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 booked into the […]

May 1 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Monday, April 29, 2024 »

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 booked into the […]

Apr 30 2024 / Read More »

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Obituary: Alberta June Thompson, 89, Hodgenville »

Alberta June Thompson, 89, of Hodgenville, died Monday, May 13, 2024, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown surrounded by her family. She was born June 7, 1934, in LaRue County to the late Arvin E. and Bertha Atherton LaFollette. She retired from Sunrise Manor as a CNA . She was a member of Union Christian…

May 14 2024 / Read More »

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Letter: Stone’s ‘B’ NRA rating casts doubt on his support for conservative values »

To the editor, Over the years, the level of a politician’s support for one of our most fundamental rights, that of having the means of self-defense, has clearly been shown…

May 15 2024 / Read More »

Letter: Writer says third-party PAC mailers are a ‘sinister effort to defame’ Stone »

To the editor, I would like to respond to Mr. Nolan Massaroni’s recent letter addressing the “tactics and rhetoric” of Mr. Andy…

May 14 2024 / Read More »

Letter: Says Andy Stone is a ‘proven leader’ who’ll move county forward »

To the Editor: I am writing in response to the many mailers I have received lately from Candy Massaroni and the PACs…

May 14 2024 / Read More »

Letter: Objects to Andy Stone’s ‘tactics and rhetoric’ in House campaign »

To the editor, Andy Stone’s tactics and rhetoric throughout his campaign are unacceptable. Recent mailers paid for by Mr. Stone, with graphical…

May 13 2024 / 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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