FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 23, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The Governor also was joined Wednesday by state Rep. Charles Booker and J. Michael Brown, secretary of the Governor’s executive cabinet, to respond to questions about the grand jury report…

WARREN TAYLOR | Citizen Staff   Bourbon County Citizens who want to have a say in the use of public land over the next five years will have an opportunity to have their voices heard in a series of meetings this fall. Kentucky state statute requires communities with planning and zoning bodies to update their…

COVID 19 update (September 18) Today we received 6 cases of COVID 19. These people are following isolation orders and recovering at home. We are happy to report that 2 of our current cases have fully recovered and have been released off isolation. Our weekly case count is continuing to rise. Please do your part…

TAKE A ONE MINUTE SPEED TEST TO HELP ALL OF BOURBON COUNTY GET RELIABLE INERNET SERVICE!   We are calling on all community members, including those with students in grades K-12 and citizens working from home, to complete a one-minute speed test. The test can be done from any device connected to your broadband internet…

Baker, A Former Runner-up For Mr. Kentucky Basketball, Will Lead The Greyhounds   IVAN K. RICE I doctorofsports@aol.com   PARIS, KY – George Baker, nicknamed “the Human Highlight Maker” when he played high school basketball at Lexington Paul Laurence Dunbar, was announced by the school’s Athletic Director Cary Barr as the new boys basketball coach at…

Have you ever wondered what happens to your Absentee Ballot?  Well, here is the process.  First, you request the ballot in the online portal provided by the State Board of Elections.  It is very simple to apply for your ballot.  You go to “GOVOTEKY.COM” and enter your telephone number, date of birth, address and your…