BCHS band hosts 10th annual mattress fundraiser Aug 15
PARIS, KY – If you or someone you know is in the market for a new mattress, now is the perfect time. Bourbon County HS Band is excited to announce it will host a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, August 15th, from 10am-4pm, at Bourbon County High School. For more details, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2886656635045575/. For one…
Read MoreVoyage Movement to hold Free Clothing Giveaway
The Voyage Movement will be holding a Free Clothing giveaway on Friday, August 1, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and shop for clothing, shoes, coats, and accessories for the entire family. All sizes, all ages, all Free! Come shop and grab what you need and help someone else. The…
Read MoreRecall Alert: Taylor Farms shredded iceburg lettuce recalled
BOURBON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT | Press Release Attention Residents: Please be aware of the recall on Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce. What Consumers Should Do: • Don’t eat recalled lettuce at any Taco Bell location or other restaurants. If you don’t know the source of the iceberg lettuce, ask the restaurant. • If symptoms of…
Read MoreZion Baptist Church to hold Back to School Rally on August 8
Zion Baptist Church and the merchants of Paris and Bourbon County will be holding their first annual combined Back to School Rally on Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m. The event will take place at the Legion Park, 30 Legion Drive in Paris. There will be music, games, door prizes, food and…
Read MoreClayton Lee “C.L. Smooth” Rankin
Clayton Lee “C.L. Smooth” Rankin, 79, of Paris, Kentucky, passed away on July 16, 2026, in Paris, Kentucky. He was born on September 27, 1946, in Paris, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, faith, and a warm sense of humor that those who knew him will always remember. He…
Read MoreSandra Jean Fryman Hopkins
Sandra Jean Fryman Hopkins, wife of the late Robert J. “Buddy” Hopkins, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at her home in Nicholas County. Born July 14, 1961 in Fleming County to the late James Madison and Betty Jean Glass Fryman, she was a formerly employee of International Spike in Lexington. Sandra greatly enjoyed going…
Read MoreMarsha Ann Soper Wright
Marsha Ann Soper Wright, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Cedar Ridge Health Campus in Cynthiana, Kentucky. Born on December 2, 1951, in Fayette County, Kentucky, Marsha was the daughter of the late John Estill (Linda) Soper and Mildred Frances Stamper (H.C.) Judy. Marsha is survived by her devoted husband of…
Read MoreTeam Bluegrass (Colts) qualifies for 2026 NFL Flag National Championships
After battling through fall qualifiers, the local group prepares for pool play, national TV exposure and elite competition at Grand Park IVAN K. RICE l doctorofsports@aol.com PARIS, KY – One week from now, a group of young men from Paris, Bourbon County, Nicholas County and surrounding counties will represent the Indianapolis Colts organization…
Read MoreBarbara M. Tucker
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved grandmother, Barbara M. Tucker, who peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the age of 93. A longtime resident of northern Scott County, Barbara was born in Bourbon County to the late Albert W. and Maude Curtis McFarland. She…
Read MoreBourbon County Schools Local Planning Committee Hosts Public Forum regarding NMES
The future of North Middletown Elementary School remains uncertain as the Bourbon County Schools Local Planning Committee held a public forum concerning the school. Roughly 100 of North Middletown Elementary School supporters showed up to the meeting which was held on Wednesday. Although the forum was scheduled to last 30 minutes, it took around an…
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