Kentucky Blood Center helps save local lives, but it’s only possible through the generous donation of blood from its donors. Donor support is needed at an upcoming blood drive in this area. Donations at drives like this one provide lifesaving blood products to more than 70 hospitals in Kentucky. KBC will recognize your support with…

Watch the Bourbon County Citizen’s  special edition for 2026 Little League baseball season  – Games are scheduled to begin April 13, with a county‑wide baseball celebration set for April 18 with a parade and many other activities at the new Millersburg Road Park . Nearly 350 young athletes are involved in the program. The Bourbon…

The Paris Rotary Club is pleased to announce its annual sponsorship of the E.K. Rice Scholarship and Technical Scholarship for 2026. These scholarships provide merit-based financial assistance to encourage students to continue their education beyond high school. Both scholarships are available to high school seniors from Paris High School and Bourbon County High School. The…

This will mark the 10th year of the Paris Storytelling Festival and the 250th birthday of America. Both will be filled with stories from fairy tales and exaggerated family narratives to histories of funny and sometimes tragic events. This is a chance for school children to adults to take advantage of the many free events…

The Bourbon Drive-In opening weekend for the 2026 season will be Friday, and Saturday, April 3rd and 4th. Box office and concessions now open at 6:45 p.m. This is their 70th year in operation.Grab some popcorn, barbecue and a drink and sit back in the comfort of your vehicle or on a blanket on the…

DOWNTOWN PARIS ARTWALK IS SET FOR APRIL 17 – Betty Ann Allen, Executive Director of Tourism and, Chamber Director, Allyson Wellman, who serves as Tourism Board Secretary are shown accepting a donation from Shanda Smith, President & CEO, and Alex McKenzie of Blue Grass Federal. Betty Ann states that this is the third year the…

Tuesday, April 7,   6p.m.   at Hotel Thoroughbred, 530 Main Street Bring your questions

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Food Pick-Up Locations (Donations accepted at all locations) God’s Pantry Food, 1923 S. Main St., Paris – Thursdays, 12:30-2p.m. – Eligibility: 1 visit per month, proof of residency Operation Food Basket, Basement of City Hall, Paris – MWF 10a.m.-Noon, Thursday 6-7 p.m. – Eligibility: Given out to qualified residents Free Little Pantry, 625 High St.,…