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- Suspects in child murders in court
The story of Michaela Watkins began in March 2007, when paramedics found her dead in her bedroom and her parents, Patrick and Joy Watkins, saying she had fallen down the stairs the night before.
- Lexington Cabby Carjacked At Knifepoint
A Lexington cab driver's ability to stay cool under pressure may have paid off late Sunday night when he was carjacked.
- Biologist wins national award
A Lexington biologist has received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers at the White House.
- You can make your last meal of 2008 a good one
Get your party attire ready, invite a few friends, and make reservations for a New Year's Eve celebration Wednesday at one of these hot spots.
- Navigating the holidays nicely
Ah, Christmas. Decorations, home-cooked meals, shopping, family gatherings and office parties.
- Industrial Authority gets clean report
Auditors gave the Winchester-Clark County Industrial Development Authority a clean report Monday, finding no instances of non-compliance or misappropriation the authority's 2007-08 financial statements.
- Beshear creates Commission on Philanthropy
Gov. Steve Beshear is asking private philanthropic foundations in the state to come together to address financial needs of public priorities like early childhood education and children's health.
- Governor Beshear creates KY Commission on philanthropy
Governor Beshear creates KY Commission on philanthropy Cites critical need for public-private partnerships From the Commonwealth News Center FRANKFORT, KY - Recognizing the need to find innovative solutions to ...
- Should Lexington bring back streetcars?
What goes around sometimes comes around - like a streetcar. A century ago, if you wanted to get somewhere in Lexington, you probably took a streetcar.
- A pair of regional gems
We're moving into the home stretch of the holiday shopping season, and if you're like me, you'll be looking for some special surprises.
- Open discussion can be beneficial
Conflict in our city involving race has caught the eye of the U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Service.
- KTFMC honors Koch, announces new officers
The Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers' Club made Gus Koch a member for life and presented him with a julep cup at its membership meeting on Wednesday evening in Lexington.
- Area animal shelters need holiday help
There's no doubt Santa loves his pets - those mystical, magical, antlered creatures that help him bring gifts to good little children every Christmas Eve.
- Business awards
Edward D. Hall, director of the University of Kentucky Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Research Center, has been inducted into the National Spinal Cord Injury Association's Hall of Fame.
- Business Notes
Lexington's television stations will unite on Dec. 2 to air an educational special on the transition to digital television.
- Horses Killed In Bourbon Co. Accident
Two horses are dead and their owner behind bars after a crash Saturday night in Paris.
- Paris nursing home recognized
Bourbon Heights in Paris was recognized as the 2008 Facility of the Year by the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities at its annual meeting Nov.
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CITY GAMES : Bourbon Co. at Lexington Catholic Records: Bourbon County 3-7 ; Lexington Catholic 6-4 Ratings: Bourbon County is No.
- Major Thoroughbred Sire Seeking the Gold Pensioned
Major sire Seeking the Gold has been pensioned from stallion duty at the Hancock family's Claiborne Farm near Paris, Ky.
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City DescriptionParis is a city in and the county seat of Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Lexington–Fayette Metropolitan Statistical Area. Settled in 1775, it lies 113 miles (182 km) east of Louisville, on the Stoner Fork of the Licking River. The town was originally known as Hopewell, Virginia when it was chartered in 1789. The name was changed in 1790 to reflect appreciation for French assistance during the Revolutionary War. Its tourism motto is "Horses, history and hospitality".
Paris was first chartered as a city in 1862. In 1900, 4,603 people lived here; in 1910, 5,859; and in 1940, 6,697. The population was 9,183 at the 2000 census. Its ZIP code is 40361.
Paris is home to Xalapa and Claiborne Farms, prominent thoroughbred race horse breeding operations. Triple Crown winner Secretariat retired to Claiborne Farm and is buried there, as is the immortal Buckpasser.
Several Paris natives have made their name as inventors. Garrett Morgan invented the tri-color traffic signal and the gas mask, while George Snyder invented the first fishing reel made in the USA.
John Fox, Jr., author of The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come and Trail of the Lonesome Pine was born in Paris, ... Read MoreCity Contained By:Timezones:- North American Eastern Time Zone
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