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Stone files as primary challenger for 50th District state representative Massaroni »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 — Bardstown businessman Andy Stone filed Monday to seek the Republican nomination for 50th District state representative. Stone has served for years as a member of the Bardstown City Schools Board of Education. He has owned and operated local businesses and is a commercial pilot […]…

Nov 29 2023 / Read More »

Former jail employee arrested for theft in connection with pipe bomb incident »

NC GAETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 — A former Nelson County Jail employee was arrested, Tuesday following the continued investigation of an incident involving the discovery of a pipe bomb on Nov. 20th at a home on Jim Clark Road. Police arrested Mason Johnson on charges connected to the pipe bomb […]…

Nov 29 2023 / Read More »

Commission OKs Heaven Hill’s plan for new Cox’s Creek warehouse complex »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 — Heaven Hill Distilleries’ plans for another barrel preserve in Cox’s Creek received unanimous approval Tuesday night from the Joint City-County Planning Commission. The commission vote was to amend the existing Agriculture zoning on 161 acres owned by Shirley Holt to allow for […]…

Nov 29 2023 / Read More »

High court denies Houck defense move to disqualify Circuit Judge Charles Simms »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 — The state’s Supreme Court has denied a request from Brooks Houck’s defense attorneys to disqualify Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms from presiding over Houck’s legal proceedings. According to the state’s high court. “… the Defendant has failed to demonstrate any qualifying circumstances that would […]…

Nov 28 2023 / Read More »

Hearing Tuesday night for new distilled spirits warehouse complex in Cox’s Creek »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 — The Joint City-County Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing in regard to Heaven Hill Distilleries’ application to build a new distilled spirits warehouse project in Cox’s Creek near its original Barrel Preserve. Heaven Hill and property owner Shirley Holt have applied for planned […]…

Nov 27 2023 / Read More »

State plans public meeting Dec. 4 to review options for KY245 improvements »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking public input as improvement plans for KY 245 in Nelson and Bullitt Counties are developed. Due to growth in Bardstown and surrounding areas, daily traffic volumes have significantly increased, and this growth in traffic volume is expected […]…

Nov 25 2023 / Read More »

Fiscal Court discusses changes to inspection program, gets landfill update »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins and Nelson Fiscal Court honored two individuals at the beginning of Tuesday night’s meeting. Shanna Brussell, a supervisor at Nelson County 911 Dispatch, was honored for her service to the county and for being named the KENA-APCO […]…

Nov 22 2023 / Read More »

Parents should pay kids’ student loan and not rely on federal ‘loan forgiveness’ »

Dear Dave,  My wife and I are debt-free except for our mortgage and two Parent PLUS loans for our daughters’ college educations. One of the loans totals $18,078, and the other is for $41,500. Both girls want to pay them off using the new extended plan being offered, but I’m 59 1/2, and I’ve got […]…

Nov 20 2023 / Read More »

Council honors school athlete champs, gets updates on Narcan vending, Mayor’s Park »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 — Mayor Dick Heaton and the Bardstown City Council honored the Bethlehem Banshee’s girls’ soccer team and the Thomas Nelson High School cross-country teams for their state-level wins at the start of last night’s council meeting. NARCAN VENDING MACHINE. Councilwoman Betty Hart told […]…

Nov 20 2023 / Read More »

New Haven man facing impersonating officer, explosive weapon charges »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Nov. 20,, 2023 — On Sunday night, Nov. 19, 2023, the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office took a complaint of someone using police equipment earlier in the night. The complaint prompted to officers to obtain a search warrant for a home on Jim Clark Road. At the home, police […]…

Nov 20 2023 / Read More »

Correction: Luxco public hearing on Botland warehouses moved to Dec. 11th »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023 — The public hearing regarding Luxco Inc.’s application to build distilled spirits warehouses on 180 acres its owns in the Botland community has been delayed until early December. The original public hearing was set for this Tuesday evening. However, due to the legal requirements for […]…

Nov 19 2023 / Read More »

Higdon: Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate blessings and family with gratitude »

By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 — When I think about Thanksgiving, the traditional family gathering for a turkey dinner comes to mind. But this season brings other traditions that also contribute to the fabric of this great state—and nation. Thanksgiving has endured since the time of the Pilgrims. It started […]…

Nov 18 2023 / Read More »

Flaget Hospital hosts third annual ‘Blessing of the Rigs’ for local first responders »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 — First responders and their emergency response vehicles were the highlight of an event midday Thursday at Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown. Flaget hosted its third-annual “Blessing of the Rigs” on the hospital grounds near the emergency department as a way of letting […]…

Nov 16 2023 / Read More »

District health department places free Narcan box at First Christian Church »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2023 — The Lincoln Trail District Health Department, in partnership with NelCARE (Nelson County Addiction Response Effort) has placed a naloxone (Narcan) box at the First Christian Church of Bardstown that offers free doses of Narcan. Naloxone — known by the name brand Narcan — is […]…

Nov 15 2023 / Read More »

Family honors their son’s memory by funding county’s first Safe Haven Baby Box »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 — Thanks to the generosity of a Bardstown family and their desire to turn a tragedy into lifesaving action, the city of Bardstown now has a safe place for a mother to give up her baby. Last week, a new Safe Haven baby box was […]…

Nov 11 2023 / Read More »
Police / Fire / EMS

Former jail employee arrested for theft in connection with pipe bomb incident »

NC GAETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 — A former Nelson County Jail employee was arrested, Tuesday following the continued investigation of an incident involving the discovery of a pipe bomb on Nov. 20th at a home on Jim Clark Road. Police arrested Mason Johnson on charges connected to the pipe bomb […]

Nov 29 2023 / Read More »

High court denies Houck defense move to disqualify Circuit Judge Charles Simms »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 — The state’s Supreme Court has denied a request from Brooks Houck’s defense attorneys to disqualify Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms from presiding over Houck’s legal proceedings. According to the state’s high court. “… the Defendant has failed to demonstrate any qualifying circumstances that would […]

Nov 28 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 »

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. […]

Nov 28 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023 »

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. […]

Nov 27 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Nov. 25-26, 2023 »

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. […]

Nov 26 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 »

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. […]

Nov 25 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Nov. 21-24, 2023 »

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. […]

Nov 24 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 »

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. […]

Nov 21 2023 / Read More »

New Haven man facing impersonating officer, explosive weapon charges »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Nov. 20,, 2023 — On Sunday night, Nov. 19, 2023, the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office took a complaint of someone using police equipment earlier in the night. The complaint prompted to officers to obtain a search warrant for a home on Jim Clark Road. At the home, police […]

Nov 20 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023 »

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. […]

Nov 19 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 »

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. […]

Nov 19 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 »

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. […]

Nov 17 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 »

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. […]

Nov 17 2023 / Read More »

Flaget Hospital hosts third annual ‘Blessing of the Rigs’ for local first responders »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 — First responders and their emergency response vehicles were the highlight of an event midday Thursday at Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown. Flaget hosted its third-annual “Blessing of the Rigs” on the hospital grounds near the emergency department as a way of letting […]

Nov 16 2023 / Read More »

Video

  • Video: KY AG candidate Pam Stevenson is guest on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ show

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  • Video: Bardstown City Council meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023

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  • Video: Kim Huston as guest on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ radio show

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  • Video: Bradford & Brooks Sierra Enlow interview Ag Commissioner candidate

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  • Video: ‘Bradford & Brooks’ guests discuss PTSD resources, support group

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  • Video: Fire Chief Todd Spalding is guest on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ radio show

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  • Video: Nelson Fiscal Court bourbon rickhouse zoning meeting June 23, 2023

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Obituary: Doug Anderson, 63, Bardstown »

Doug Anderson, 63, of Bardstown, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. He was born Sept. 1, 1960, in Louisville. He enjoyed working on old classic cars. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Julia Anderson; two brothers, Bob Herring and Leo Anderson Jr.; and one niece, Angela Marie Anderson. He is survived by…

Nov 29 2023 / Read More »

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Higdon: Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate blessings and family with gratitude »

By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 — When I think about Thanksgiving, the traditional family gathering for a turkey dinner comes to mind. But this season…

Nov 18 2023 / Read More »

Legislative update: Remember to honor the valor and dedication of our veterans »

By JIMMY HIGDON14th Districct State Senator Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 — Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919, the…

Nov 5 2023 / Read More »

Letter: Officials thankful for support for local residents trapped in Israel »

To the Citizens of Nelson County: We want to express our gratitude and appreciation for the many citizens of Nelson County who…

Oct 17 2023 / Read More »

Letter: We need a governor who will respect our state’s freedom, values »

To the editor: As the Kentucky Gubernatorial race gains momentum, it is evident that both Gov. Andy Brashear and Attorney General Daniel…

Sep 25 2023 / Read More »

Tech

CommonSpirit Health, Flaget Hospital, recovering from randsomware attack »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 — CommonSpirit, the parent company of the CHI St. Joseph Health System…

Oct 15 2022 / Read More »

Letter: Former mayor asks if council members’ iPads affected by cyber attack »

Letter to the Editor: On January 3, 2017, City Clerk Bryant distributed an I-Pad to each of the City Council Members –…

Sep 15 2022 / Read More »

Council honors IT team for rapid response to cyberattack on city infrastructure »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 — Mayor Dick Heaton took time at Tuesday night’s Bardstown…

Sep 15 2022 / Read More »

Opinion: Be alert for dishonest drivers taking advantage of DoorDash customers »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Sunday, July 30, 2023 — My family and I have used DoorDash from time to time over the past couple of years when we have…

Jul 31 2023 / Read More »

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