North Middletown Christian Church choir to host ice cream supper July 26
The North Middletown Christian Church Choir has been sponsoring an ice cream supper for more than 50 years. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, July 26 at 5 p.m. at the church, which is located at 1976 Thatchers Mill Road in North Middletown. The desserts will be served in the basement of the…
Read MoreAmanda Sue Roe
Amanda Sue Roe, age 60, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026. She was born on October 13, 1965, in Paris, Kentucky, to Donald Richard Roe and Katherine Ann (Byrd) Smith. Amanda had a deep love for music and found great joy in spending time outdoors. Above all else, she cherished her family…
Read MoreMary Henry
Mary Henry, 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. She was a native of Paris, Kentucky born on December 28, 1942 and was the daughter of the late Augustus and Mary Tucker. She was preceded in death by her mother and father Mary Willie Clay Tucker and Augustus Tucker, husband Logan Henry, three brothers,…
Read MoreBCHS 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…
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