Nelson County Jail Logs — Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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By JIM BROOKS & ELIJAH BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, July 2, 2024 — Nelson Fiscal Court approved a resolution that will allow county residents to vote on the question of allowing medical marijuana businesses to operate in Nelson County. The resolution will place the following question on the November ballot: “Are you […]…
Jul 2 2024 / Read More »By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Thursday, June 27, 2024 — The first presidential debate ended about an hour ago, and it was one of the hardest political broadcasts I’ve ever watched. Former President Trump, well, he turned in his expected performance of over-the-top descriptions of his administration, along with a heaping helping of lies and […]…
Jun 28 2024 / Read More »NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, June 26, 2024 — Noted Nelson County native and author Fenton Johnson will be visiting the main branch of the Nelson County Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2024, as part of the 63rd annual Kentucky Reads program. Join Johnson and participants in the library’s […]…
Jun 26 2024 / Read More »By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, June 26, 2024 — The Bardstown City Council discussed how the city should handle the possibility of a medical marijuana dispensary that might wish to be located in the Bardstown city limits. County and city governments have the option to ban medical marijuana dispensaries in their […]…
Jun 26 2024 / Read More »By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, June 19, 2024 — Nelson County Fiscal Court employees will have a new health insurance option during next week’s open enrollment period. Nelson Fiscal Court voted Tuesday night to offer its employees access to BluMine Health, a direct primary care provider that will offer county employees […]…
Jun 19 2024 / Read More »By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, June 19, 2024 — Nelson County residents will have the chance during the November General Election to decide if they want to allow medical marijuana dispensaries to operate in Nelson County. Nelson Fiscal Court discussed medical marijuana at Tuesday night’s fiscal court meeting, and if the […]…
Jun 19 2024 / Read More »NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 14, 2024 — Late Friday afternoon, a Pennsylvania man was arrested on alcohol charges after police determined he was responsible for a two-vehicle crash on Springfield Road at Bardstown Auto Wreckers. According to the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, David Pearson, 46 of Womelsdorf, Pa., was operating a […]…
Jun 15 2024 / Read More »NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 14, 2024 — Just before 1 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2024, Nelson County deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Louisville Road and Old Louisville Road for a possible injury accident involving a motorcycle. According to the sheriff’s office,, the motorcycle was traveling south on Louisville Road […]…
Jun 15 2024 / Read More »NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 14, 2024 — One person died early Friday morning in a single-vehicle crash in the area of 3000 block of Poplar Flat Road. Deputies with the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched at 6:30 a.m. Friday for a single-vehicle crash involving a Toyota pickup truck. First responders […]…
Jun 15 2024 / Read More »By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Friday, June 14, 2024 — In August 2023, I encountered a woman whose plight has become emblematic of the severe issues plaguing our mental health system in Kentucky. This woman, whom I’ll call Jane for the sake of privacy, was arrested and found to be severely mentally ill. Recognizing her […]…
Jun 15 2024 / Read More »NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Friday, June 14, 2024 — Steve Lawson, one of the defendants in the Crystal Rogers murder case, was in court Thursday morning with his attorney to have the court consider two motions filed on his behalf. Nelson Circuit Court Judge Charles Simms III heard pleadings from the defense […]…
Jun 14 2024 / Read More »By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, June 13, 2024 — Steve Lawson, one of the defendents in the Crystal Rogers case, was in court Thursday morning to ask Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms to rule on two motions filed by his defense attorney. Lawon’s attorney, Ted Lavitt, had filed a request for […]…
Jun 13 2024 / Read More »By Sen. JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Saturday, June 8, 2024 — Lawmakers returned to Frankfort this week for the start of the 2024 Interim. As we kick off the interim period, I am excited to share updates on our recent legislative activities. Our work during this interim is crucial as we review past legislation, […]…
Jun 9 2024 / Read More »By JIM WATERSBluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions Thursday, June 6, 2024 — If voters approve Amendment 2 in November, the path will be cleared for state lawmakers to implement policies that give Kentucky families the same types of educational choices already available in the vast majority of states, including all seven neighboring our commonwealth. […]…
Jun 6 2024 / Read More »NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, June 5, 2024 — Following Tuesday’s filing deadline for non-partisan races on the November ballot, the following candidates will appear on the ballot for the following races (the designation “(i)” indicates incumbent candidate): NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION.Diane F. Berry (i) District 2Joedy Gilliand, District 2\Tracy Bowling (i) […]…
Jun 6 2024 / Read More »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 […]
Jul 3 2024 / Read More »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 […]
Jul 2 2024 / Read More »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 29 2024 / Read More »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 27 2024 / Read More »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 26 2024 / Read More »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 24 2024 / Read More »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 23 2024 / Read More »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 22 2024 / Read More »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 18 2024 / Read More »NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 14, 2024 — Late Friday afternoon, a Pennsylvania man was arrested on alcohol charges after police determined he was responsible for a two-vehicle crash on Springfield Road at Bardstown Auto Wreckers. According to the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, David Pearson, 46 of Womelsdorf, Pa., was operating a […]
Jun 15 2024 / Read More »NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 14, 2024 — Just before 1 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2024, Nelson County deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Louisville Road and Old Louisville Road for a possible injury accident involving a motorcycle. According to the sheriff’s office,, the motorcycle was traveling south on Louisville Road […]
Jun 15 2024 / Read More »NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 14, 2024 — One person died early Friday morning in a single-vehicle crash in the area of 3000 block of Poplar Flat Road. Deputies with the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched at 6:30 a.m. Friday for a single-vehicle crash involving a Toyota pickup truck. First responders […]
Jun 15 2024 / Read More »By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Friday, June 14, 2024 — In August 2023, I encountered a woman whose plight has become emblematic of the severe issues plaguing our mental health system in Kentucky. This woman, whom I’ll call Jane for the sake of privacy, was arrested and found to be severely mentally ill. Recognizing her […]
Jun 15 2024 / Read More »By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, June 13, 2024 — Steve Lawson, one of the defendents in the Crystal Rogers case, was in court Thursday morning to ask Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms to rule on two motions filed by his defense attorney. Lawon’s attorney, Ted Lavitt, had filed a request for […]
Jun 13 2024 / Read More »Video: Court hears motions from Crystal Rogers defendant Steve Lawson
Jim’s Political Notebook: Video attempts to answer ‘Who’s the RINO’ in 50th District
Video: Nelson Fiscal Court meeting, Tuesday, May 7, 2024
State rep. candidates take aim at one another during GOP sponsored debate
Video: 50th District candidates face off for Wednesday evening GOP debate
Video: Jailer Justin Hall is guest on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ radio show
Video: 50th District state rep. debate, Candy Massaroni v. Andy Stone
Video: NC Forward interview on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ radio show
Video: Sale of city’s cable TV, internet discussed on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’
Video: Dozens attend meeting regarding anaerobic digester methane facility
Video: Bradford & Brooks interview on domestic violence issues with ZeroV
Video: School choice discussion w/local superintendents on ‘Bradford & Brooks’
Video: Bradford & Brooks review 2024 General Assembly legislation
Video: Nelson Fiscal Court meeting, Jan. 16, 2024
Mary Alice Sutton Butler, 87, of Bardstown, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at University of Louisville Hospital. She was born May 24, 1937, in Bardstown to the late Charles and Rebecca Murry Sutton. In addition to her parents, She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Thomas “Snookie” Butler Sr.; one daughter, Erica Butler;…
Jul 5 2024 / Read More »By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Thursday, June 27, 2024 — The first presidential debate ended about an hour ago, and it was one of the hardest political broadcasts I’ve ever…
Jun 28 2024 / Read More »By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Friday, June 14, 2024 — In August 2023, I encountered a woman whose plight has become emblematic…
Jun 15 2024 / Read More »By Sen. JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Saturday, June 8, 2024 — Lawmakers returned to Frankfort this week for the start of…
Jun 9 2024 / Read More »By CHARLIE MCCLAINSpecial to the Nelson County Gazette To my niece There’s a photo, recently posted on my social media. Well, technically,…
May 30 2024 / Read More »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 »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 »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 »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…
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