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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kentucky American Water Shares Wise Water Tips for Hot Summer Weather Lexington, Ky. (July 1, 2026) – With summer here and Kentucky currently experiencing an extended heat wave, Kentucky American Water reminds customers of simple steps they can take to use water more efficiently and manage their water bills. From adjusting your watering schedule to…
Sightings of young black bears increase with summer roaming Kentucky Fish and Wildlife shares practical information to help understand and live safely with bears FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 23, 2026) — Sightings of black bears have recently been occurring in neighborhoods, backyards, urban areas, and even on dash cams and doorbell cameras in areas of Kentucky not…
The City of Paris 2nd Street between High Street and Houston Ave will be closed for an estimated 15 days due to bridge repair. Please use an alternative route. For more information, check here.