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NKY mayor urges cybersecurity focus, cites Ohio as model
Fort Wright mayor Dave Hatter has asked Kentucky lawmakers to examine cybersecurity intently statewide and consider using Ohio’s security efforts as a model as hackers ramp up attacks on public and private networks both inside and outside the commonwealth. Hatter—a cybersecurity professional at Cincinnati-based Intrust IT—testified before the legislative...
Henry Co. Junior Livestock Auction Raises $498,512
Paris, Tenn.–Henry County Fair officials have shared the good news that the Junior Livestock Auction did indeed exceed the total raised in 2023. The 2024 total is $498,512, compared with last year’s total of some $435,000. A total 120 exhibitors showed their steer, lambs, goats and hogs in...
Wrather West Kentucky Museum celebrates its centennial by hosting traveling Smithsonian exhibit “FOOD: Transforming the American Table”
MURRAY, Ky. – The Murray State University Libraries are pleased to celebrate the centennial of the Wrather West Kentucky Museum by bringing the traveling Smithsonian Exhibit “FOOD: Transforming the American Table” to the community for the fall season. Along with this free exhibit, which opens August 20, Wrather will also host a series of associated community events connected with the theme of the exhibit, including an interactive lecture with chef Sara Bradley and a food tasting event.
Friday Henry County Fair Events
Paris, Tenn.–Today will be another big day at the Henry County Fair, with a highlight being the Enduro Derby tonight. The Special Needs Day Of Champions will be going on in the Livestock Barn. 8:30 a.m. Special Needs Day of Champions. 2-9 p.m. Community Building exhibits open. 5 p.m....
Today is Move-In Day at Murray State University
Today is move-in day for students attending Murray State University. Faculty, staff and student volunteers will be on hand to assist in the moving process, with the Racer Shuttle also assisting. The move-in day will include events such as Explore Murray at the CFSB Center, where businesses will be on...
Murray powers past Christian County in soccer
The Christian County boys’ soccer team ran into a buzz saw Thursday night against Murray at the Stadium of Champions. The Tigers, who are one of the top teams in Region 1, scored in the second minute and rolled to a 7-0 win. Murray led 5-0 at the half...
Racers prep for their 100th football season
The 100th season of Murray State Racer football kicks off in two weeks, including visits to try and tackle two SEC opponents. It's their second season as members of the Missouri Valley Conference, and also Jody Wright's first campaign as head coach. His first assignment is to take the Racers on the road to visit the Missouri Tigers.
Former LSU point guard transfers to Murray State to play football
It’s not every day you see a player transfer back to a previous school. It’s even more rare when they return to play a different sport. However, that is exactly what Justice ‘Juice’ Hill is doing. And if anyone is familiar with doing things a little differently – it’s the 6’0 point guard from Little Rock. Hill committed to Arkansas way back as a freshman in high school and was locked in on the Hogs. He even graduated high school early to spend a semester on the bench for Mike Anderson – but when he was fired and replaced by Eric Musselman,...
Murray State set to face Pittsburgh in upcoming season
PADUCAH, KY -- More and more pieces to Murray State's non-conference schedule keep getting revealed as it was reported on Thursday that the Racers will face Pittsburgh this upcoming year. The Racers will face Pittsburgh on the road with the game taking place on November 8th, which would be their...
Lady Wildcats Fall to Northwest in Tennessee Trip
The Trigg County Lady Wildcats wrapped up a busy first week of the high school soccer season Thursday evening on the road. Trigg was south of the border to take on Clarksville Northwest. This one was a close matchup with Northwest taking a close 3-2 decision. The loss dropped the...
One Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting in Western Kentucky
MAYFIELD, Ky. -- Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting which left one person dead on Thursday night. Kentucky State Police (KSP) reported their Critical Incident Response Team was requested by the Graves County Sheriff's Office and Mayfield Police Department about an incident on the night of August 15 at 10 p.m. about the officer-involved shooting.
Brothers Earn Prestigious Billy Mitchell Awards
Former Henry County Sheriff Monte Belew, along with squadron members and guests gathered recently at the Grant Grissom Hangar near the Paris-Henry County Airport in Cottage Grove to celebrate the achievements of two brothers that are cadets from the Henry County Composite Squadron. Belew, now senior advisor to Congressman David...
John Lansing, former CEO of NPR and WPSD Local 6 employee, dies at 67
PADUCAH — NPR reports that its former chief executive, John Lansing, died on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at his lakeside home in Wisconsin. He was 67 years old. Lansing started his career in journalism at WPSD Local 6 as a studio technician and camera operator. Lansing's death comes six months...
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