Area News

The Paris Police Department has charged two individuals in connection with the homicide of 21-year-old Jekobi Wells. On 12/21/2020 at approximately 5:37pm in Paris, KY, at the corner of Williams Street and Marshall Street of a report of an injured male which had been observed exiting a vehicle. The male was found to have multiple…

Nostalgia is a powerful emotion. We all reminisce fondly about moments in our past, things we miss, things we may feel were better than they are now. But, while nostalgia can make us feel good, and happy memories should be celebrated, we must recognize that others will not share those same positive memories of the…

SENATOR STEVE WEST’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE The Kentucky General Assembly has officially gaveled in for the 2021 Regular Session. Our first official few days back in Frankfort have been productive. Diligent work over the course of the 2020 Interim and handling initial procedural responsibilities bring me confidence in what this 30-day session has in store. Something…

Legislature Convenes 2021 Regular Session, quickly gets to work Representative Matthew Koch   The first day of the 2021 Regular Session was dramatically different from previous years, with face masks, social distancing, and the use of technology to allow some members to participate virtually from anywhere on the Capitol campus. However, when we held up…

January 6, 2021 – January 7, 2021 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) wrote an open letter to constituents of Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District following his vote to certify the results of the Electoral College in Congress.  A PDF version of this letter is attached and can also be found here.  Below, is…

Joint State of the Commonwealth, budget address postponed FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 6, 2021) – On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the highest-ever daily report of COVID-19 cases in the commonwealth and the highest positivity rate since May 5. “Today’s numbers show how critically important a centralized effort and response is to defeating this virus,” said…

Our Mims Retirement Haven in Paris, Kentucky mourns the loss of 31 year old, Elmhurst (1990, Wild Again/Mimbet), grandson of Our Mims.  Elmhurst left this earth on January 4, 2021 due to heart failure. Elmhurst raced 51 times with 8 wins, 10 seconds and 6 third places winning a total of $1,100,567.  His most notable…

Division I: Continuing the Paycheck Protection Program and Other Small Business Support Section 01; 02: Short Title; Definitions. Section 03: Emergency Rulemaking Authority. • Requires the SBA Administrator to establish regulations to carry out this title no later than 10 days after enactment of this title. Section 04: Additional Eligible Expenses. • Makes the following…

December 21, 2020 – Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) supported H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which will provide much-needed assistance to small businesses struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill includes many of Congressman Barr’s legislative priorities related to small businesses, access to capital and financial regulation. Further details are provided below. PAYCHECK…