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One Airlifted After Early-Morning Hazel Accident
Hazel, Ky.–At 5:30am Calloway County 911 Communications Center dispatched Calloway County Fire & Rescue to the intersection of Hwy 641 South and EW Miller Street in the Hazel community for a vehicle accident with injuries. Dispatch also advised that the vehicle was rolled over with entrapment. Upon arrival of...
Driver Arrested for Drug Possession Following Traffic Stop
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. (News First) — At approximately 11:50 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 641N at Charlie Miller Road. The driver, Chelsey Conner, 34, of Dexter, was found to be in possession of a controlled substance that was not prescribed to her. She was lodged at the Calloway County Detention Center.
1 injured in rollover crash in Hazel
HAZEL, Ky. (KBSI) – One person was injured in a rollover crash in Hazel, Kentucky on Friday. Calloway County Fire & Rescue responded to the intersection of Hwy. 641 South and EW Miller Street in the Hazel community on June 21 around 5:30 a.m. for a vehicle crash with injuries.
WATCH Inc. marks 40 years of service
MURRAY – WATCH Inc. on Monday celebrated 40 years of giving adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities a support network, helping many of them earn an income, as well as making lifelong friends. As stated on its website, WATCH provides adult day training, vocational rehabilitation and job placement for...
Clay Crushers miss state title by only 1 point
BEREA — Calloway County’s Clay Crushers continue to close the gap between themselves and a first-ever high school state trap shooting title. At this year’s Kentucky State High School Trap Shoot State Tournament, last weekend in Berea, the Clay Shooters tied for third, only one point behind Marshall County for the championship. The Marshals ended with a team score of 491 (out of 500), while the Clay Shooters tied with Butler County at 490.
Dexter woman faces drug charges
CALLOWAY COUNTY – A Dexter woman is facing several drug charges after she was pulled over by the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office. According to CCSO, deputies conducted a traffic stop at approximately 11:50 p.m. Monday on U.S. 641 North at Charley Miller Road. The driver, Chelsey Conner, 34, of Dexter, was found to be in possession of a controlled substance that was not prescribed to her, CCSO said.
MPD: Check official page to confirm social posts
MURRAY – Before sharing a post about a missing person or any other law enforcement matter on social media, the Murray Police Department says it’s a good idea to double-check its validity first. Several posts have been circulating on Facebook recently warning about supposed missing teenagers. Although none...
Dexter woman facing drug charges after traffic stop
A Dexter woman is facing drug charges after a traffic stop on Monday night. Calloway County Sheriff's deputies stopped a vehicle along US 641 near Charlie Miller Road just before midnight for a traffic violation. The driver, 34-year-old Chelsey Conner of Dexter, was reportedly in possession of a prescription medication not prescribed to her.
Scenes from the Sizzler
One of the many entertaining things to do at the Murray-Calloway County Fair is to observe reactions and facial expressions of fairgoers as they ride different carnival attractions. Featured here are several groups of friends and families photographed within the course of just a few minutes as they ride The Sizzler, which features vehicles on several rotating spindles that spin the riders around multiple times for a dizzy and thrilling experience.
Local fair hosts Special Needs Day for people with disabilities
MURRAY, Ky. — The Murray-Calloway County Fair hosted its Special Needs Day on Thursday for people with disabilities. The event aimed to allow people with special needs a space without flashing lights, large crowds, and loud music that might cause discomfort. More than 300 people attended the event and...
Murray special needs fair 2024
Local fair hosts Special Needs Day for people with disabilities. The Murray-Calloway County Fair hosted its Special Needs Day on Thursday for people with disabilities. The event aimed to allow people with special needs a space without flashing lights, large crowds, and loud music that might cause discomfort.
People with disabilities enjoy a day just for them at the Murray-Calloway County Fair
MURRAY — The Murray-Calloway County Fair hosted its Special Needs Day on Thursday for people with disabilities. The event aimed to give people with special needs and sensory issues a space without flashing lights, large crowds, and loud music that might cause them discomfort. More than 300 people attended...
St. Louis woman traces her ancestral slave roots through central Missouri
From ancestral discoveries to creating awareness to seeking post-conviction relief, one St. Louis woman is working to honor her family by raising awareness about the legacy of racism and slavery. Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge discovered that she is related to Celia, a Callaway County slave, who was executed in 1855 after defending...
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