Little League Season begins April 18 at new Millersburg Road Park
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…
Read MoreParis Rotary Club announces annual scholarships
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…
Read MoreHopewell Museum programs were huge successes
Busy times at Hopewell Museum last week. On Friday afternoon, Hopewell Museum was host to a Chautauqua program presented by the Kentucky Humanities Council and many regional sponsors. Anne Shelby portrayed the real life figure of Aunt Molly Jackson, self-described as a “Pistol Packing Woman.” On Saturday, a large group of folks from the Migrant…
Read MoreParis Storytelling Festival celebrates 10 years
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…
Read MoreBourbon Drive-In opens for 2026 season beginning their 70th year!
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…
Read MoreSpring Downtown Artwalk is April 17
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…
Read MoreStoner Creek Park Project Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, April 7, 6p.m. at Hotel Thoroughbred, 530 Main Street Bring your questions
Read MoreRose Marie Rankin
Rose Marie Rankin, born on October 20, 1950, in Bourbon County, to the late Beauford and Irene Bland Rankin, passed away on March 27, 2026, in Carlisle, Kentucky, leaving behind a life remembered with love, faith, and devotion to family and community. She lived her life with quiet strength and a gentle spirit, carrying herself…
Read MoreWilliam Edward Holzhause
William Edward Holzhause, age 88, of Paris, Ky., passed away on March 31, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1937, in Cheviot, Ohio, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, his work, his faith, and the many friendships he formed along the way. William was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,…
Read MoreSteve Van Putnam
Steve Van Putnam, who was born on June 8, 1964, in Paterson, New Jersey, and passed away on April 1, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky, will be remembered with love by all who knew him.He lived his life with a gentle spirit and a kind heart, and those qualities were evident in the way he treated…
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