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County Candidate Forum held at BCHS
The Paris Bourbon County Chamber of Commerce hosted a county candidate forum at Bourbon County High School on Oct 27. Attached is the audio from the forum.
Read MoreKentucky American Water Supports Drug Take Back Day to be Held Saturday, October 24
LEXINGTON, Ky., (Oct. 19, 2026) – Kentucky American Water is once again partnering with local law enforcement to host the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event this Saturday, Oct. 24, in Lexington. Kentucky American Water has proudly supported this important community event for many years, providing a convenient location for area…
Read MorePSC Plans Public Comment Meetings for Case No. 2026-00180 Siting Board will hear public comments on the Starfire Phase 2 Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sheri Mahan 502-782-1735 or 502-401-7067 sherik.mahan@ky.gov PSC Plans Public Comment Meetings for Case No. 2026-00180 Siting Board will hear public comments on the Starfire Phase 2 Project FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 7, 2026) – The Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and Transmission Siting (Siting Board) has scheduled a public comment hearing…
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If you have not signed up for this valuable service, NOW is the time!! It’s very easy for you to be informed. There is no charge. What are you waiting for? The City of Paris, Kentucky Create your Smart 911 profile and receive potentially lifesaving alerts by text. You will receive alerts related to our…
Read MoreTemporary Closure of KY 713 Wednesday in Montgomery County for Repairs
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Temporary Closure of KY 713 Wednesday in Montgomery County for Repairs LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of a temporary road closure scheduled for KY 713 (Spencer Pike) in Montgomery County for drainage pipe replacement. KY 713 will be closed at mile marker 9.5 (just south of…
Read MoreA summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation’s food safety net
By Anna Claire Vollers – September 1, 2026 Jalapenos. Frozen berries. Beef. Alfalfa sprouts. A summer of food recalls, including the record-shattering cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce that has sickened thousands, has raised many Americans’ fears of contracting a foodborne illness. The recalls have focused attention on the Trump administration’s decision to cut…
Read MoreIvan Rice will receive Al Smith Award for public service through community journalism
AL CROSS Secretary, Bluegrass Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists Ivan Rice, who has become a Kentucky legend by covering sports and scholastic athletes for the Bourbon County Citizen for 43 years, is the winner of the 2026 Al Smith Award for public service through community journalism by Kentuckians. “Ivan Rice represents the very best of…
Read MoreAmerican legend Dolly Parton dies, at 80-years
By Loyd Ford | The Lake News Dolly Parton, the Queen of Country, and surely the Queen of all America’s heart, died, Tuesday, August 25, 2026, she was 80-years of age. The brief announcement of her death was made by her nephew, Brian Seaver. There were no details about her death released, although it was…
Read MoreTRAFFIC ADVISORY: Traffic Signal Work Scheduled on U.S. 68X Bourbon County
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Traffic Signal Work Scheduled on U.S. 68X Bourbon County Traffic signal to be replaced with all-way stop LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 24, 2026) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled traffic signal and sign work on U.S. 68X in Bourbon County. Work will take place Wednesday, Aug. 26 on U.S. 68X…
Read MoreBourbon County Schools LPC hosts third forum and meeting at NMES
The Bourbon County Schools Local Planning Committee held a Draft Facility Plan meeting on Wednesday. The meeting included a public forum and directly after, they held a meeting regarding the Draft Facility Plan. One major focus of this public forum was to, “stop the transitional label.” Supporters to keep the school open are asking for…
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