Crete Opera House

Who knew that the Crete Opera House opened October 1, 1900? Who knew?(Source - Paris!)

Nearby Fort Campbell

Who knew that over 30,000 soldiers and 55,000 family members call Fort Campbell home? Who knew? (Source-Clarksville Chamber of Commerce)

Cherry Jones Coming Home in April

Who knew that Cherry Jones (President Allison Taylor on the Fox Hit TV Series “24”) was coming home to Paris on April 18th to spend the day with friends, fans and followers of “24” while raising funds for Paris Henry County Arts Council, Lee Academy for the Arts, Friends of W. G. Library, Downtown Paris Association and the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center. (submitted by Becky and Gaines Hedges)

Crete Opera House

Who knew that the Crete Opera House, once located on the court square, was home to a Broadway style stage, colored electric lights, and lush velvet seats? Who knew? (Source- Paris!)

Paducah’s Artist Relocation Program

Who knew that Paducah’s Artist Relocation Program has attracted artists from as far west as Hawaii and east as Germany. Galleries and artists from across the country are now housed in the town’s lovely Lower Town Arts District. Who knew? (source – paducaharts.com)

Summer Crockett Moore on Kings

Summer Crockett Moore, a Paris native now living in New York, plays the Minister of Education in the finale of the new show KINGS that premieres on NBC in March. (submitted by Becky and Gaines Hedges)

Colonel O.C. Barton Made it Big in Paris

Who knew that Colonel O.C. Barton, a community leader in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was the first millionaire to reside in Paris? Who knew? (Source- Heritage Center)