The City of Paris, Kentucky

06/16/2026

The City of Paris Public Works Department in coordination with the Paris Police Department - Kentucky will be testing a 4 - way stop on 2nd and Houston Ave beginning June 22, 2026.

06/16/2026

Update: Second Street has been reopened. We appreciate your patience.

This began on June 8, 2026.

06/15/2026

Offices will be closed on Friday June 19, 2026 in honor of the Juneteenth holiday. All emergency and essential departments will operate as normal.

06/11/2026

June 13, 2026

UPDATE 9:00 AM

The boil water advisory from the most recent water main break on Bethlehem Road has been lifted. Customers can begin using and consuming potable water! Thank you for your patience.

- City of Paris, Field Operations

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June 12, 2026

2:00AM UPDATE:
The nearly 8’ split in the main has been cut-out and replaced. A new piece of pipe, of much greater material, has been installed and crews have cleared the scene. A boil water advisory will remain in effect for the next 24-48 hours for the impacted areas previously listed.

Please stay tuned to Social Media for further details on this issue.
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June 11,2026 11:00 PM UPDATE: Crews have been working to uncover the water main; however, interfering utilities have slowed down progress temporarily. Work has continued and the split water main is nearly uncovered. We are expecting work to last another two hours and then crews will begin pressurizing and flushing the system throughout the impacted area.

Please stay tuned for latest updates and thank you again for your patience!
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June 11, 2026 7:29 p.m.

BREAKING: Significant water main break along Bethlehem Road (at Westridge Lane) - crews are on scene working to isolate the leak and work is expected to begin once 811 locates are cleared around the work area.

There is no estimate at this time to repair the leak as the scope of work is still being investigated, we are deeply sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.

A boil water advisory is in effect for the areas along Bethlehem Road: and the following subdivisions: Westridge, Redbud Subdivision, Windham Hills, Park Place Court and the Houston Oaks Subdivision.

Please stay tuned as more updates are to follow!

- City of Paris, Field Operations

06/11/2026

The Paris-Bourbon County Chamber of Commerce has submitted a street closure request for the Festival on Fifth Summer Concert Series, a seasonal downtown community concert event. The request is for the closure of Fifth Street between Main Street and Pleasant Street from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on June 12, July 10, and August 7 to accommodate event setup, activities, and tear down. Police Department assistance will be provided as needed to support traffic control and public safety during.

06/09/2026

The City of Paris is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Specialist to support the Administration Department. This position is responsible for managing accounts receivable activities related to taxes, business licenses, permits, and other General Fund revenues while ensuring compliance with City regulations and maintaining accurate financial records.

Apply on Indeed at: https://www.indeed.com/q-city-of-paris-l-paris,-ky-jobs.html?vjk=a2ae7bf9c71fbe01

Or send resume or questions to Human Resources at [email protected].

The City of Paris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

06/08/2026

This began on June 8, 2026.

06/05/2026

Downtown Filming

Friday, June 5, from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., FOX 56 will be filming its Home Town Summer Series featuring Paris!

If you're out and about, stop by Secretariat Park and say hello!

06/01/2026

Budget Billing Applications are now being accepted until June 26, 2026.
Applicants must have lived at their current address for at least one year and be a customer in good payment standing.
Applications can be picked up in our office at 525 High Street or requested via email to [email protected].
The new budget year begins in August and goes until the settle up month being July of 2027. If on the budget, your bill will remain the same each month. Any unpaid amounts from the budget year will be due in full in July 2027.

05/28/2026

Pool Safety Tips from the Electric Department.