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Local poet releases first book
MURRAY – Charley Allen-Dunn makes her literary debut today with a collection of original poetry entitled "The Scar It Leaves." A native of Pottsville, Kentucky, Allen-Dunn attended Graves County High School and studied poetry at Murray State University. She now serves as the university’s director of web management and digital marketing.
Holland launches hyperlocal weather website
MURRAY – Trying to cut back on social media while still staying up-to-date on things like local weather? Justin Holland has you covered. The founder of the popular Murray/Calloway County Weather Facebook page launched his official website last week – murrayweather.com.
A clear message: 'You are not welcome here' (Part Two) - OPINION
In this two-part series, historian Berry Craig grounds local efforts to remove a Confederate statue from the lawn of the Calloway County Courthouse within the greater movement to remove such monuments from public spaces and lends context to their symbolism.
New website helps Kentuckians find services
MURRAY – Keeping up with what community resources are available in a rapidly changing world can be frustrating for anyone, especially for those in a situation that does not quite necessitate calling 911 but still requires some assistance. If you are in Kentucky, there is now a “web app” for that – MyKY.info.
Documentary reflects on movement to ‘Move the Monument’
MURRAY – Former Murray State University assistant football coach, Sherman Neal II returns to Murray for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day screening of the documentary “Ghosts of a Lost Cause.” Neal co-produced and stars in the film, which chronicles residents’ efforts in 2020 to relocate the Confederate monument that currently stands on the grounds of the Calloway County Courthouse.
A clear message: 'You are not welcome here' (Part One) - OPINION
In this two-part series, historian Berry Craig grounds local efforts to remove a Confederate statue from the lawn of the Calloway County Courthouse within the greater movement to remove such monuments from public spaces and lends context to their symbolism.
MCCH closes blood donation center
MURRAY – For 49 years, Murray-Calloway County Hospital has predominantly sourced its blood supply through the MCCH Blood Donor Center. While the hospital has relied on the American Red Cross over the years for assistance sourcing rare blood types or certain blood products, on Jan. 1, it will transition to meeting all of its blood supply needs through the Red Cross and close the Blood Donor Center.
Murray school board approves $65M facilities plan
MURRAY – The Murray Board of Education approved the long-range local facilities plan for the Murray Independent School District (MISD) during its regular meeting Thursday. Over the next four years, the district hopes to invest around $65 million in its infrastructure, including $13 million in improvements to athletics facilities and $28 million to build a new elementary school.
Amendment to city's human rights ordinance has first reading
MURRAY - Mayor Bob Rogers called the Murray City Council meeting to order on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 6:30 pm at City Hall. The mayor welcomed guests, including several community members who were in attendance for the first reading of the amendment to the Human Rights Commission’s (HRC) code of ordinances.
Regents approve apartment complex purchase
MURRAY – With the intent of eventually closing an on-campus residential area known as College Courts, the Murray State University Board of Regents voted today to pursue the purchase of Station Seventy-Four, an apartment complex located on North 16th Street, for $16.5 million.
Woman pleads guilty to misdemeanor in sex abuse case
MURRAY – Sarah Pawlik, a Murray woman who was charged with first-degree sexual abuse in April, may not serve any time after accepting an offer from Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney James Burkeen to plead guilty to a lesser offense.
Mother’s competency to stand trial questioned
MURRAY – The Murray couple indicted on murder and criminal abuse charges last month appeared for the first time before Calloway Circuit Court Judge Andrea Moore this morning for their respective arraignments. While one proceeded as per usual, the other was continued after concerns regarding that defendant’s competency to stand trial were raised.
High-profile defendants appear in Calloway Circuit Court
MURRAY – There were 114 criminal cases on the Calloway Circuit Court docket this morning. Among the defendants who appeared before Circuit Judge Andrea Moore today were two Murray natives whose respective cases have drawn headlines – Jack Epperson, who allegedly attempted to launch an improvised explosive into a group of sorority members last year, and Nathan Jackson, who faces complicity to attempted murder charges related to a late-night shooting near a local high school in September.
‘How would you define a healthy community?’ CCHD wants to know
By Jessica Paine/The Murray Sentinel | Nov. 13, 2023. MURRAY – For the next eight weeks, residents of Calloway County have a unique opportunity to be a part of building a healthier community. What health issues are important to you? What are the biggest health-related challenges currently facing our community? The Calloway County Health Department wants to know what you think. The request is simple – complete a short survey – but the information gleaned will be used to shape policies and programming to improve the overall health of the greater Calloway County community over the next four years.
Niemeyer’s attorney requests additional evidence be collected
MURRAY – With the presentation of her case to the grand jury 10 days away, Chyanne Niemeyer’s attorney appeared before Calloway Circuit Court Judge Andrea Moore today, requesting the judge to direct the Murray Police Department to collect and preserve what is believed to be relevant evidence in addition to requesting the defense be able to present evidence to the grand jury.
State reelects Beshear but Calloway goes to Cameron
MURRAY – While Gov. Andy Beshear may have won his bid for reelection against Attorney General Daniel Cameron tonight, other Democrats did not fare as well; and in Calloway County, Republicans claimed victory across the ballot.
Niemeyer and Gibson cases advance to grand jury
MURRAY – The law enforcement presence was high in the Calloway County Judicial Building today as the Murray couple charged with murder and criminal child abuse in the grisly death of a 17-month-old last week were back in Calloway District Court for preliminary hearings.
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