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\nA teacher at Bardstown High School has been arrested Monday, March 30, 2026, on charges of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.<\/p>\n
\nA teacher at Bardstown High School has been arrested Monday, March 30, 2026, on charges of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.<\/p>\n
Mary \u201cHanna\u201d Mattingly, 31, is charged with sexual abuse and procuring or promoting the use of a minor by electronic means. She is being held in the Nelson County Correctional Center without bond.<\/p>\n
According to the Bardstown Police Department, their investigation revealed Mattingly engaged in sexual contact with the student and was also in contact with the student by electronic means. A media release says the electronic contact included the sending of partially nude photos to the student.<\/p>\n
Police say the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call Bardstown Police at 502-348-6811 or 502-348-HEAT (4328).
\nSource: WAVE<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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