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Rant ‘n’ rave: Farm store’s ‘free delivery’ isn’t worth the price you’ll have to pay »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 — I normally don’t air my complaints in regard to customer service (or the lack of it) in column form here on the Nelson County Gazette. But after spending a considerable sum of money at a local retailer, I’m unhappy enough to vent my spleen in […]…

Oct 11 2024 / Read More »

Public forum for county school board candidates set for Tuesday, Oct. 22nd »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 — The candidates seeking a seat on the Nelson County Board of Education have been invited to participate in a candidate forum 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at Thomas Nelson High School. The forum is free and open to the public. The forum will […]…

Oct 8 2024 / Read More »

Letter: Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt state’s exports of Kentucky’s signature product »

To the editor, Trump’s tariffs hurt the bourbon industry which greatly reduced exports of Bourbon to the European Union which is the largest market for Kentucky’s premier export. It took President Biden in 2021 getting involved to restore the bourbon exports to Europe. You might want to think about this when you go to the […]…

Oct 8 2024 / Read More »

Letter: Votes against Amendment 2 are votes to protect Kentucky public schools »

To the editor, The constitutional amendment termed allowing “school choice” is set to be on the ballot in November. Passing Amendment 2 to the Kentucky State Constitution would seriously dim Kentucky’s bright future. Losing dollars to fund charter schools would be detrimental to every Kentuckian. The tapestry of education in Kentucky is woven from the […]…

Oct 8 2024 / Read More »

Crystal Rogers update: Three defendants’ trials will be held in Bowling Green »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 — The trials of the three co-defendants in the Crystal Rogers murder case will be located next year in Warren County. Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms issued his decision Monday, ordering that the trials of Brooks Houck, Steven Lawson and his son, Joseph Lawson, will […]…

Oct 8 2024 / Read More »

Retired economic development chief to host new WBRT morning radio show »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 — WBRT Radio announces the debut of new radio show, “Good Morning Sunshine,” a monthly 30-minute radio show hosted by Kim Huston, the retired president of the Nelson County Economic Development Agency. In addition to her expansive experience in economic development, Huston has roots in […]…

Oct 5 2024 / Read More »

Letter: Know the facts before voting ‘yes’ on Amendment 2 in November »

To the editor, While driving, I often see signs in people’s yards stating “Vote Yes or Vote No” for Amendment 2 that will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. At face value, voters may think parents should have the right to send their children to any school they want. After all, they pay taxes. Since […]…

Oct 5 2024 / Read More »

Bardstown men charged with attempted murder in Filiatreau Lane shooting »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 — Two Bardstown men have been charged with attempted murder following a shooting incident Tuesday evening in Bardstown. At around 8:40 p.m. Tuesday evening, Bardstown Police were dispatched to the Filiatreau Lane area for a shooting report. The victim gave responding officers a description of […]…

Sep 5 2024 / Read More »

Fiscal Court sets property tax rate, approves increase in New Hope Fire dues »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 — Nelson Fiscal Court today gave final approval of the new property tax rate for 2024. The court voted unanimously to lower the county property tax rate from 12.7 cents per $100 value to 12 cents per $100 value. This means that the […]…

Sep 3 2024 / Read More »

County Clerk’s office announces location of voting centers ahead of the Nov. election »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 — The Nelson County Clerk’s office announced Tuesday changes to the number of polling places and their location for Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. There will be no polling locations at individual precincts; instead, there will be eight voting centers spread across Nelson County. Residents […]…

Aug 21 2024 / Read More »

Opinion: A nation at a crossroads: Will we choose life or death? »

By CANDY MASSARONIState Representative Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 — I am deeply troubled that a national convention would openly embrace Planned Parenthood, not only promoting its agenda but even going so far as to offer mobile services for medical abortions and the morning-after pill. How did we get to this point? There was a time […]…

Aug 21 2024 / Read More »

Fiscal Court asks New Hope Fire to show the need for $20 annual fire dues increase »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 — Nelson Fiscal Court had some hard questions regarding a request by the New Hope Fire Department to increase its annual dues from $40 to $60. The request first came to Nelson Fiscal Court in June 2024. The court has delayed taking action […]…

Aug 20 2024 / Read More »

Council approves lower property tax rate that still generates 4% new revenue »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radiio Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 — Meeting in regular session Tuesday night, the Bardstown City Council gave initial approval of a new, lower property tax rate. The council approved reducing the property tax rate that is currently set at 16.3 cents per $100 value to 16.1 cents per […]…

Aug 14 2024 / Read More »

Video: Crystal Rogers co-defendant fires his attorney at Thursday hearing »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 — Steve Lawson, a co-defendant in the Crystal Rogers case, fired his attorney at the start of a hearing in Nelson Circuit Court on Thursday. The hearing was supposed to consider motions by Lawson’s attorney, Ted Lavitt of Lebanon, but Lawson’s request for new counsel […]…

Aug 9 2024 / Read More »

Crystal Rogers case: Lawson fires Lavitt, requests court to appoint a new attorney »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 — Steve Lawson, one of the defendants in the Crystal Rogers case, told Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms III he wanted to discharge his defense attorney, Ted Lavitt of Lebanon, and requested the appointment of new public defender. The court hearing was to […]…

Aug 8 2024 / Read More »
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Nelson County Jail Logs — Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 »

Editors’ 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. […]

Oct 15 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Oct. 10-13, 2024 »

Editors’ 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. […]

Oct 14 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Oct. 8-9, 2024 »

Editors’ 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. […]

Oct 9 2024 / Read More »

Crystal Rogers update: Three defendants’ trials will be held in Bowling Green »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 — The trials of the three co-defendants in the Crystal Rogers murder case will be located next year in Warren County. Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms issued his decision Monday, ordering that the trials of Brooks Houck, Steven Lawson and his son, Joseph Lawson, will […]

Oct 8 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Monday, Oct. 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 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. […]

Oct 8 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Sunday, Oct. 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 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. […]

Oct 6 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Saturday, Oct. 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 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. […]

Oct 6 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Thursday, Oct. 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 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. […]

Oct 4 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Oct. 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 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. […]

Oct 3 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Sept. 26-30, 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 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. […]

Sep 30 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Wednesday, Sept. 25, 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 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. […]

Sep 26 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Tuesday, Sept. 24, 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 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. […]

Sep 24 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Monday, Sept. 23, 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 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. […]

Sep 23 2024 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Sept. 19-21, 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 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. […]

Sep 23 2024 / Read More »

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  • Video: Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks completion of expanded Mayor’s Park

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  • Video: Court hears motions from Crystal Rogers defendant Steve Lawson

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

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

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

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

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

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  • Video: 50th District state rep. debate, Candy Massaroni v. Andy Stone

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

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  • Video: Dozens attend meeting regarding anaerobic digester methane facility

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Obituary: Mary Benita Semar, 57, Bloomfield »

Mary Benita Semar, 57, of Bloomfield, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Colonial House in Shepherdsville. She was born Jan. 23, 1967, in Leitchfield. She was a homemaker, loved to shop and spend time with her grandchildren. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by one sister, Marvena Livers; and her…

Oct 15 2024 / Read More »

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Rant ‘n’ rave: Farm store’s ‘free delivery’ isn’t worth the price you’ll have to pay »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 — I normally don’t air my complaints in regard to customer service (or the lack of it) in column form here…

Oct 11 2024 / Read More »

Letter: Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt state’s exports of Kentucky’s signature product »

To the editor, Trump’s tariffs hurt the bourbon industry which greatly reduced exports of Bourbon to the European Union which is the…

Oct 8 2024 / Read More »

Letter: Votes against Amendment 2 are votes to protect Kentucky public schools »

To the editor, The constitutional amendment termed allowing “school choice” is set to be on the ballot in November. Passing Amendment 2…

Oct 8 2024 / Read More »

Letter: Know the facts before voting ‘yes’ on Amendment 2 in November »

To the editor, While driving, I often see signs in people’s yards stating “Vote Yes or Vote No” for Amendment 2 that…

Oct 5 2024 / Read More »

Tech

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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