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Gov. Beshear Updates Kentuckians on Storm Response

By Editor | December 11, 2021

​​​​​​​FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 11, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on his administration’s response to last night’s deadly quad-state tornado. At more than 200 miles long, the storm event was the longest tornado track on record and the largest in Kentucky history. “I want to thank every local emergency management employee, police officer,…

Traffic Advisory: Preliminary operations to begin for US 460 in Bourbon County

By Editor | December 6, 2021

US 460 between Paris and Georgetown (between MP 1.0 and 7.7) LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 5, 2021) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled beginning operations for US 460 in Bourbon County. Preparation will begin for a grade and drain project. The anticipated completion date is Nov. 15, 2023. Note: Introductory work will…

Vaccine clinic offered at Bourbon Middle and Paris High

By Editor | November 14, 2021

Children 5 years and older can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine Bourbon County Health Department will be holding vaccination clinics at the Bourbon County Middle School and Paris High School. The clinic at Bourbon Middle is offered on Thursday, November 18 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the school. The one at Paris will be held on…

Vaccine mandate for businesses set for January 4

By Editor | November 5, 2021

Posted By: Sawyer Coffey November 4, 2021 On Thursday, the Biden Administration announced a January 4, 2022 deadline for all businesses that have at least 100 employees to require vaccinations or weekly tests for their employees. This deadline also applies for employees of federal contractors and health care workers. This mandate, developed by the Occupational…

Gov. Beshear Provides $1 Million to Help Nicholas County’s Local Government Restore Infrastructure Damaged by Historic Flood

By Editor | November 4, 2021

State offering support after historic flooding   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 4, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that he has awarded up to $1 million from a Flood Control Program to help the local government in Nicholas County restore infrastructure damaged in historic flooding that occurred this summer. The county received 4.07 inches of…

“Dia de Los Muertos” coming to Paris!

By Editor | October 24, 2021

Mexican holiday to be celebrated Oct. 31 at Bourbon County Courthouse by Pat Conley/Citizen staff Editor’s note: Citizen reporter Pat Conley is in El Paso, Texas, working on a COVID-19 logistical support mission. In his off-duty time, he captured the following photos of the large-scale Dia de Los Muertos celebration which drew thousands to El…

Kentucky Bank transitions name to Stock Yards Bank & Trust

By Editor | August 24, 2021

Branches in central and eastern Kentucky now show a new name LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 23, 2021) – The sign on the door has changed, but Kentucky Bank customers will see the same smiling faces when they visit their hometown branch location – now part of Stock Yards Bank and Trust. Kentucky Bank branches in central…

Signs to be Installed in 10 Counties Marking New U.S. Bike Route 21

By Editor | August 20, 2021

Route follows much of historic Daniel Boone Trace and feeds into national route connecting Cleveland, OH to Atlanta, GA FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 18, 2021) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is funding the placement of roadside signage on Kentucky’s new U.S. Bicycle Route 21 (USBR). The project begun in July and is expected to continue through…

Gov. Beshear: To Save Lives, Keep Schools Open and Protect Surging Economy, Masks Required in All Kentucky Schools, Child Care Settings

By Editor | August 10, 2021

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 –…

Ordinances could regulate activities downtown

By Editor | June 23, 2021

WARREN TAYLOR | Citizen Staff Changes could be coming to the ordinances that regulate parking and commercial activities in downtown Paris. City Attorney Bryan Beauman told the City Commission on Monday that in May he and Commissioner Holli Gibson met with Lauren Biddle of the Paris-Bourbon County Chamber of Commerce to “talk about some comprehensive…