BA.5, latest Omicron subvariant, is now dominant in U.S. and is expected to cause a new surge of infections if it hasn’t already
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As coronavirus cases continue to tick up in Kentucky, a new Omicron subvariant, reported to be the most transmissible yet, is now dominant in the U.S., and wastewater testing in Louisville confirms that it’s the dominant strain there too. “Viruses are smart,” Dr. Mark Burns, assistant professor of infectious…
Read MoreTicks are active in Kentucky year round, but this is prime time, and they are getting more common and more dangerous
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Public-health officials say ticks are emerging earlier and staying active longer because of changes in climate and land use, resulting in a rising risk of infection carried by the parasites. “There are more tick-borne disease cases every year,” Dr. John Aucott, director of the Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Clinical…
Read MorePatricia Massie
Patricia Massie, age 85, a business and music teacher, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born April 1, 1937 in Paris, daughter of the late Harold Dotson and Rena Rankin Tolson. She was a graduate of Paris High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Georgetown College. Pat…
Read MoreHarold “Tommy Hatton
Harold “Tommy Hatton, 68, passed away June 28, 2022. Tommy was the oldest son born to the late Charles Harold and Emily Shanks Hatton Jefferson. He was born J anuary 4, 1954, in Paris, KY. Tommy was born and raised in Paris, where he met and married Deborah, “Debbie” Sue Murray on August 10, 1979.…
Read MoreAlice Dean Witt
Alice Dean Witt, 72, wife of Luther “Ricky” Witt, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at her home. She was born December 23, 1949 in Cynthiana, daughter of the late John Buford “J.B.” and Mattie Bell Irvine Lucas. Alice was a graduate of Bourbon County High School, a former employee of BP, and was a member…
Read MoreSherry Elaine Jolly
Sherry Elaine Jolly, 55, died Tuesday June 28, 2022 at the Harrison Memorial Hospital, Cynthiana, KY. She was born in Paris, KY to Rev. James Wayne and Lois Jean Ritchie Jolly. Sherry was a former employee of Jockey International, Wal-Mart of Paris and was involved with the family business. She loved the Lord and was…
Read MoreFree Want Ads for June 30th Issue
NOTICE: The Advertiser does not endorse or verify any goods or services in the free want ads. We do not screen callers who advertise in the free want ads. YARD SALE: 1129 Russell Cave Road, Paris, July 1 and July 2 until 2 p.m. Cancel if rains, tools, James Patterson books, coffee table/end tables, two…
Read MoreOpal Lee Riley
Opal Lee Riley, 78, retired head of housekeeping for the Ramada Inn, died Friday, June 24, 2022 at Saint Joseph Hospital. She was born December 17, 1943 in Ohio, daughter of the late Albert and Pearline Sizemore Wagers. Opal is survived by her husband, Bobby Heflin; two daughters, Darlene Riley, Tammy Riley; three sons, David…
Read MoreNancy Pearl Rothwell Aubrey
Nancy Pearl Rothwell Aubrey, 78, widow of the late Kenneth Crayton Aubrey died Monday, June 27, 2022, at her home in Paris, KY. A native of Sharpsburg, KY, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Walter Mae Jones Rothwell. She was an avid UK basketball fan, loved to play bingo, and loved going…
Read MoreShirley Mann Roe
Shirley Mann Roe, 69, widow of the late James (Jimmy) Roe, passed away Friday October 1, 2021 peacefully in her sleep, at home in Margate, FL She was born in Maysville, KY to the late Harold and Bessie Applegate Mann of Carlisle, KY. Shirley enjoyed reading and cooking. She was an enthusiast of dogs, and…
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