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Gov. Andy Beshear announced 114 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and seven new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday, bringing the Kentucky totals to at least 594 cases and 17 deaths. All of the people who have died from the coronavirus in Kentucky have been older than 60, which is the highest-risk demographic. There has been no clear…
Paris, KY (March 31, 2020) – In response to questions about how members of the community can assist in the region’s novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response, Bourbon Community Hospital is accepting donations of unused and unopened medical and protective supplies and equipment. This move is part of Bourbon Community Hospital’s ongoing efforts to address the COVID-19…
PARIS, Ky. — Former Bourbon County head basketball coach Russ Day has passed away. Day led the Colonels for 25 seasons where they won 10th Region titles in 1980 and 1984. During that 1983-’84 season, Day and Bourbon County made a run all the way to the State Championship game where they fell 83-70 to…
The Bourbon County Health Department (BCHD) received confirmation that four Bourbon County residents have tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). These are the confirmed cases in Bourbon County as of March 30, 2020. The Health Department’s Regional Epidemiologist and Epidemiology Rapid Response Team are working very hard with the positive cases and close contacts…
EDITOR’S NOTE: The COVID 19 situation has affected us all in different ways. This letter is one point of view expressed by a dad (the editor, Jimmy Brannon) to his daughter, a 2020 college graduate. We invite readers to share their own experiences. Dear Sarah, I have looked forward with immense pride to your…
Governor Andy Beshear issued in his news briefing on Monday, a new executive order instructing Kentuckians not to travel to other states, with a few exceptions….job, health care, etc. Those who have been on a trip and have returned to Kentucky are being asked to self-quarantine for 14 days. Gov. Beshear also announced that there…
Is Springs Sports Officially Over For This Season? For The Sake Of The Seniors, Let’s Hope Not! IVAN K. RICE l doctorofsports@aol.com PARIS, KY – The sporting world came to an abrupt halt earlier this month as league after league, high school, college and professional suspended, postponed or canceled operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Paris, KY – During the March 24, 2020 City Commission meeting, Paris Mayor, John A. Plummer, issued a State of Emergency declaration for the City of Paris. The Mayor explained that the State of Emergency This shall remain in effect until terminated by the issuance of another Executive Order when it is determined that a…
State sees biggest one-day spike; 163 positive cases Visit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch today’s news conference FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 24, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday that the state continues to take aggressive action and acknowledged that Kentuckians continue to sacrifice to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). But…
ANDREA BROWN Public Health Director Bourbon County Health Department The Bourbon County Health Department (BCHD) received confirmation that two Bourbon County resident have tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). These are the only confirmed case in Bourbon County as of March 24, 2020. The Health Department’s Regional Epidemiologist and Epidemiology Rapid Response Team have…