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George “Sonny Smooth” Russell Grigsby

George “Sonny Smooth” Russell Grigsby, 87, widower of Edith Bell Coleman Grigsby, died Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Bourbon Heights Nursing Home, Paris, KY. A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of the late Henry and Lorine Blackburn Grigsby. He was a former Woodford Spears and Son Seed Company employee and a…

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Beshear signs executive order to activate price-gouging laws for baby formula, which remains in short supply

Beshear signs executive order to activate price-gouging laws for baby formula, which remains in short supply Beshear signs executive order (Photo via Facebook) By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News  Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Thursday declaring a state of emergency in order to apply state price-gouging laws for baby formula. “By implementing our…

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Kentucky Proud invites Kentuckians to their local farmers’ markets

‘Where the best of Kentucky comes together’   FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 10, 2022) –Kentucky Proud, the state’s official agricultural marketing program, invites all Kentuckians to meet “where the best of Kentucky comes together” at Kentucky’s farmers’ markets. “Summertime in Kentucky means farmers’ markets are in full swing across the state,” said Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture…

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Project scheduled for Russell Cave Road/KY 353 in Fayette County

Part of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 7, 2022) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a planned project for Russell Cave Road/KY 353 in Fayette County. The work is part of the Highway Safety Improvement program. The HSIP program is designed to provide safety upgrades for roadways. The safety upgrades…

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Free Want Ads for June 9th 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. WANTED: Need a 1BR house for rent in Paris, KY. Contact Nelson at 502-542-4940. WILL DO: Home repairs, landscaping, lawn work, large and small jobs, available…

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William Len “Billy” Cameron

William Len “Billy” Cameron, 73, husband of 35 years to Rebecca Claunch Cameron, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Born July 8, 1948 in Bourbon County to the late Robert A. and Eloise Fuller Cameron, he worked for many years in construction, enjoyed fixing lawnmowers and loved fishing…

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Bessie Virginia Garland Rainey

Bessie Virginia Garland Rainey, 90, widow of Eugene Rainey, Sr., died Saturday, June 4, 2022 at her home in Paris, KY. A native of Fayette County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruby Dykes Garland. She was a former office manager for Dr. Liza Levy and a member of the Spears…

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Jerry Wayne Willoughby

Jerry Wayne Willoughby, 75, was born January 26, 1947, to the late John and Martha Sue Browning Willoughby passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, June 4, 2022. He leaves behind six sons: Jerry Wayne (Debbie) Willoughby Jr., Roger Dean ‘Deno’ Willoughby, James Thomas Willoughby, Ronnie Lane (Becky) Willoughby, Michael Ray (Ashley) Willoughby, Gregory…

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David Emil Hansen

David Emil Hansen, 63, widower of Rose Smith Arnhold, died Sunday, May 29, 2022. A native of San Francisco, California, he was the son of Betty Jo Raney Hansen and the late Roland Emil Hansen. He was a retired veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of the High Street church of…

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