If the weather allows, after nine years, crosstown rivals will meet on the football field tonight
Although just a scrimmage, it’s still Paris verses Bourbon County in the “Doctor of Sports, Ivan K. Rice – Backyard Brawl” STORY SUBMITTED I For The Citizen PARIS, KY – Over the past nine years, they’ve played each other in nearly every sport (boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, tennis, baseball, softball,…
Read MoreAnn Gardner Johnson
Ann Gardner Johnson, 75, of Frankfort, KY, formerly of Paris, KY, went to be with her Lord on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Central Baptist Hospital following a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Nancy Miller Poe and Robert Brown Gardner. She is survived by her daughters, Michele Noel (Mike), Lori Durham…
Read MoreBourbon County hires Derek Robinson as their new girls basketball coach
D-Rob is glad to be back home to coach at his alma mater IVAN K. RICE I doctorofsports@aol.com PARIS, KY – There’s no place like home because home is the most satisfying place to be. Home would be the reason why a former Bourbon County Colonel star left his first head coaching…
Read MoreGov. Beshear: To Save Lives, Keep Schools Open and Protect Surging Economy, Masks Required in All Kentucky Schools, Child Care Settings
Health care, public health, school and business leaders support Governor’s executive order FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 10, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear said in response to the highly contagious COVID-19 delta variant and recent U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, he will require the following via an executive order: All individuals –…
Read MoreBuckner Lee Henderson
Mr. Buckner Lee Henderson transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, NC. He was born June 11, 1950 in Paris, KY, to the late Lee and Johnetta Buckner Henderson. As the son of an Air Force Airman, Buck attended schools in Paris, KY, and Wichita…
Read MoreCharles Edward Gudgell
Charles Edward Gudgell, age 70, of Paris, KY, was reunited with his parents Viola Lowry Gudgell and Noel E. Gudgell on May 16, 2020. He passed away at U.K. Chandler Hospital. Charles is survived by his aunt, Joyce Lowry Witt of Lexington, his uncle Ramon (Nita) Lowry of Lexington, and his many cousins: Phil Witt,…
Read MoreDarren Lee McCracken
Darren Lee McCracken, 54, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at his home in Lexington, KY. He was born in Paris, KY, to Mary Louise Mathes and the late Sharon Lee McCracken. He was a retired over the road truck driver and attended the River of Life Ministries. Darren enjoyed fishing and loved his dog. In…
Read MoreMary Kenney Johnson Parker
Mary Kenney Parker Johnson, 78, died Wednesday August 4, 2021. She was born in Paris, KY, to the late Cordelia and Clara Mae Gust Parker. She was a retired Dietary Manager at the old Bourbon County Hospital and later work as a caterer and was a member of the 7th St. Christian Church, Paris, KY.…
Read MoreArchie Wayne Miles
Archie Wayne Miles, 67, husband of Darlene Whitaker Miles for 44 years, died Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Baptist Health, Lexington, KY. He was born in Paris, KY, to the late Woodrow Wilson Miles, Sr. and Elsie Jennett Miles. Archie was a retired supervisor of the City of Paris and UPS Freight and was a…
Read MoreWanda Gill Roberts
Wanda Gill Roberts, of North Middletown, widower of Vernon Roberts, departed this life on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at her home with family by her side, having attained the age of 89 years. Wanda was born in Mason County, Kentucky, on May 25, 1932, the daughter of the late Orville and Gertrude Latham Gill, was…
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