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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...
2024 Murray-Calloway County Fair enters third day
MURRAY, Ky. — When most people think about fairs, they think about rides and sideshows, but for one Calloway County resident, she thinks about ribbons. Crystal Wyatt is an adult with a learning disability, but her photographs compete with the best photographers in the area, with no consideration for anything except her photography skills.
Calloway County Fair 2024 preview
Crystal Wyatt's blue ribbon award-winning photo this year is a black and white portrait of her neighbor, John, and her red ribbon was awarded for a bird photographed at her house. Read more about the Murray-Calloway County Fair's unlimited rides, laser tag, and other events.
Henry County Man Issued Multiple Felony Charges Following Attempt to Elude Officers
A Henry County man led officers on a chase in Western Kentucky. The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of 23 year old Christain Allen, of Puryear, after he first attempted to elude Murray City Police. When failing to stop for the officers in the city, Allen continued...
Murray woman facing assault of police officer, menacing charges
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Murray woman faces assault of a police officer and other charges. Annamarie Turner, 31, of Murray faces charges of assault 3rd degree-police officer (Class D felony), resisting arrest and menacing. Calloway County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a home on Lancaster Road around...
Tennessee man arrested in Murray, KY after police chase
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Puryear, Tennessee man faces several charges in Murray after sheriff’s deputies say he led them on a chase. Christian J. Allen, 23, faces charges of fleeing or evading police 1st degree (Class D felony), criminal mischief 1st degree (Class D felony), wanton endangerment 1st degree (Class D felony), assault 1st degree-attempted (Class C felony), wanton endangerment 2nd degree and various traffic violations.
Convicted felon charged with having firearm
MURRAY – A Murray man has been charged by the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. According to CCSO, deputies executed a search warrant at approximately 8:30 p.m. Tuesday on a residence on U.S. 641 Bypass South. A firearm was located, and Reginald J. McNutt, 74, who is a convicted felon, was arrested. The investigation was assisted by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, along with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office.
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