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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 — Nelson Fiscal Court approved the first reading of the new property tax rate for the new fiscal year. The magistrates voted to reduce the property tax rate from 12.7 cents per $100 value to 12.0 cents per $100 value. This means that […]
By ELIJAH BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, July 11, 2024 — The recently completed and expanded Mayor’s Park at the corner of North Third Street and Broadway was officially dedicated Thursday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and comments marking this historic occasion. A crowd of local officials, organizations, and residents turned out for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
