Kentucky.com -- Bourbon County

Chris Bailey's forecast: Wednesday Slush Tracker

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:49 EST

Good Wednesday everyone and welcome to a wintry day. These have been few and far between this winter, so our snow and cold lovers should be soaking this one up.

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Work begins Wednesday to widen stretch of U.S. 68 in Bourbon County

kward1@herald-leader.com (Karla Ward) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:20 EST

Work will begin on Wednesday on a two-year project to widen a portion of U.S. 68 in Bourbon County.

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One-vehicle crash on Paris Pike kills Paris man

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:05 EST

A one-vehicle crash on Paris Pike on Saturday killed Travis K. Brown, 22, of Paris, according to the Fayette County coroner's office.

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Paris man is charged with murder after altercation

kward1@herald-leader.com (Karla Ward) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:19 EST

A Paris man was charged with murder after an altercation at a home in Paris on Saturday morning.

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State incentives for expanding companies OK'd, including Central Motor Wheel in Paris

ssloan@herald-leader.com (Scott Sloan) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority board approved tax incentives Thursday for companies, including Central Motor Wheel of America, that are considering new investments in the state. The approval of…

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Man faces felony charges for allegedly putting hunting traps in a public park

kward1@herald-leader.com (Karla Ward) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:09 EST

A Mount Sterling man who police say illegally set hunting traps in a Paris public park, resulting in the death of a pet dog, is now facing two felony charges…

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Jessamine County: Camera workshop scheduled

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

Learn how to operate your digital camera at the Digital Camera Workshop, 1:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Wilmore Senior Community Center at Wesley Village, 1125 Lexington Road. For information, call…

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Bourbon County: Cat-care group to meet at library

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

A community meeting of Feline Lifelines will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the community room at the public library, 701 High Street, Paris.

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Dog killed in animal trap at Paris park; Mt. Sterling man to be charged

gkocher1@herald-leader.com (Greg Kocher) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

Gregory Tyra, 42, was arrested Friday after he admitted that traps set in Garrard Park were his, Paris Assistant Police Chief Rob Williams said.

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Former Millersburg Military Institute to reopen next year with a new name

jwarren@herald-leader.com (Jim Warren) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00 EST

Forest Hill Military Academy in Bourbon County will emphasize academics and technology, military training and discipline.

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Bourbon Co. murder suspect turns himself in

jkegley@herald-leader.com (Josh Kegley) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00 EST

The man accused of killing a Bourbon County man and injuring his son on Christmas morning turned himself in to Bourbon County authorities later in the day.

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Mike Fields' notebook: Football finals attendance down despite favorable conditions

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00 EST

Before getting on to the business of basketball, a recap of the state football finals in balmy Bowling Green last weekend:

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Library programs lets literature lovers share books, friendship

mmeehan1@herald-leader.com (Mary Meehan) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00 EST

After they met as Book Buddies Tom Johnston and Shirley Rainwater became fast friends. The two met through the Lexington Public Library's program that matches home-bound adults with a volunteer.

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On Thanksgiving Day, Macy's Great American Marching Band will include three Kentuckians

mmeehan1@herald-leader.com (Mary Meehan) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00 EST

If you look closely at the Macy's Great American Marching Band in Thursday's parade you might spy Mercer High School senior Olivia Perkins in the flag corps; Kristen Shearer, a…

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Smoke-free advocates in Bourbon push for smoking ban

gkocher1@herald-leader.com (Greg Kocher) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00 EST

Smoke-free advocates are gearing up to push for an indoor smoking ban in Bourbon County, which ranks among Kentucky's top producers of burley tobacco.

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Mingua Beef Jerky owes it all to an infomercial

vbroadus@herald-leader.com (Vicky Broadus) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00 EST

This is deer-hunting season in Central Kentucky, and that means hunters are packing their ammo — and possibly some beer — and heading into the woods. And because hunger can…

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Auction of high-class carriage collection draws hundreds to Lexington

gkocher1@herald-leader.com (Greg Kocher) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00 EST

The auction of an extensive collection of horse-drawn vehicles and related items drew hundreds of people from across the country to Lexington on Saturday, and a marquee item — a…

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Harrison murder trial will start Dec. 1 as scheduled, judge rules

gkocher1@herald-leader.com (Greg Kocher) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:00 EST

A judge on Friday ruled that the trial of murder defendant Bass Webb will go on as scheduled Dec. 1, and overruled a defense motion to postpone the proceeding to…

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Bourbon County: Paris to light city Christmas tree during Holiday Hop

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00 EST

The Paris Main Street Program's 2011 Downtown Holiday Hop will be 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday.

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In 4 of 5 classes, schools repeat as state champs

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00 EDT

Lexington's Paul Laurence Dunbar High School took first place in the Kentucky Music Educators Association state marching band championships' Class 5A division late Saturday.

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