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Kentucky State High School Football Playoffs; Defense has helped Lakers pass through some rough straits so far
Calloway County’s defense helped the Lakers advance in the Kentucky Class 4A playoffs, including a 31-28 first-round upset of Elizabethtown last Friday. The defense made key stops, held the Panthers scoreless in…
Angels Attic looks to the future with plans for major expansion
Angels Attic Thrift Shop is planning a major expansion after more than two decades of serving Calloway County. The organization sells secondhand clothing, furniture and household goods while using its work to support…
Murray State student finds ‘life-change’ with BCM influence
Murray State student Maddie McCormic says her involvement with the university’s Baptist Campus Ministry led her to a lasting commitment to Christianity. Although she grew up attending church and was baptized as a child…
Kentucky State High School Football Playoffs; Tigers, Glasgow have brief history when it comes to football series
Murray High’s Tigers face Glasgow in the second round of the Kentucky Class 3A football playoffs. The schools have met only a few times, making their series a brief one as the teams prepare for the postseason matchup in…
FUNERAL NOTICES: November 13, 2026
Funeral and memorial service notices for residents of the Murray area include a service for Lt. Commander Robert Laughlin McAllister at First Christian Church on Friday, November 13, followed by burial with military…
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Mistletoe Marketplace returns for second year
The second annual MKY Cares Mistletoe Marketplace will bring vendors, student groups and holiday shoppers together in Murray on November 21 and 22. The event at the Murray-Calloway County Area Technology Center will…
Hickory Woods celebrates 20th year of calendar tradition
Hickory Woods Senior Living Community in Murray is marking the 20th year of its resident calendar project, which began in 2007 as a lighthearted activity. Residents have taken part in annual photo shoots, with a “best…
Five Murray State runners named to Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Teams
Five Murray State cross-country runners have been named to the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Teams. Abigail Crask, Alyssa Moore and Molly Robertson were selected from the women’s team, while Dylan Ellis and…
Murray State women’s basketball announces the signing of Gordon
Murray State women’s basketball has signed guard Ryenn Gordon for its 2026-27 recruiting class. Gordon joins the Racers from Centralia High School in Missouri, where she earned three-time all-state, all-region and…
Racer men’s basketball set for Friday night matchup
Murray State men’s basketball hosts Texas Southern at 7 p.m. Friday at the CFSB Center, closing a three-game homestand. The Racers enter the matchup with three straight wins, including a 94-57 victory over Alcorn State…
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2-time defending Valley champs host Education Day; Racers make youngest fans happy; Still, Murray State shows that it has lots of work to do
Murray State defeated Morehead State 81-72 on Thursday in its annual Education Day women’s basketball game at the CFSB Center in Murray. The two-time defending Missouri Valley Conference champions played before more…
Roosevelt’s story illustrates veteran commitment at American Legion ceremony
American Legion Post 73 marked Veterans Day in Murray on Wednesday with a ceremony honoring people who served in the US military. The event featured a presentation on Theodore Roosevelt Jr., whose service in both world…
Turner says today’s game is about more than basketball
Murray State’s women’s basketball team returns home after suffering two losses at the Opening Statement event in Virginia over the weekend. The two-time defending Missouri Valley Conference champions are back in action…
Two peas in same pod; Racers, Indiana State both want win in MVFC play
Murray State and Indiana State are seeking a win as they meet in Missouri Valley Football Conference play. The teams are described as closely matched, with both looking to improve their conference standing. The matchup…
OBITUARY: Peggy Joy Douglass Long
Peggy Joy Douglass Long, 92, died Nov. 5 at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray. A former high school home economics teacher and Murray State University adjunct professor, she was active at First…
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MPD investigates rear-end collision
One person was hospitalized Tuesday evening after a two-vehicle rear-end collision on KY 94 West in Murray. The Murray Police Department is investigating the crash. No further details about the person’s condition or the…
Facilities management AVP candidates speak at MSU town halls
Murray State University has completed public town hall interviews with candidates for assistant vice president of facilities management. The new executive will oversee the university’s physical infrastructure, capital…
CCSO: Third suspect arrested in meth trafficking investigation
La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Calloway informó del arresto de un tercer sospechoso en una investigación sobre tráfico de metanfetamina. La detención amplía el caso que llevan las autoridades del condado. El…
CCPL Board hears update on new Makerspace, technology needs
The Calloway County Public Library announced plans to launch a new Makerspace in January 2027. Library director Mignon Rutledge and librarian Sierra Todd confirmed the facility will offer free access to creative…
Kentucky State High School Football Playoffs; Tigers had easy time against Hart, expecting big battle from Glasgow
Murray High’s Tigers advanced in the Kentucky high school football playoffs after an easy win over Hart. Coach Melvin Cunningham says the team must stay “comfortable being uncomfortable” as it prepares for a tougher…
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Domon’s 29 lead Murray State over Alcorn State 94-57
Roman Domon scored 29 points to lead Murray State to a 94-57 win over Alcorn State on Tuesday in Murray, Kentucky. Domon also had five rebounds and five assists, while Brayden Shorter added 19 points for the Racers…
Murray St. Univ. employee helps write guide to support schools recovering from violence
Murray State University’s Dr. Patricia Greer helped write the second edition of a national Guide to Recovery for school communities affected by shootings. Greer, who was principal of Marshall County High School during…
Calloway County completes required hand-count audit of election ballots
Calloway County election officials completed Kentucky’s required hand-count audit of ballots from the Nov. 3 general election. The manual review of 445 ballots from a randomly selected voting machine matched the…
Murray State University’s fall 2026 enrollment indicates growth
Murray State University reported fall 2026 enrollment of 10,010 students, its second-largest student body in the past decade. The freshman class grew 2% to 1,523, while first-year retention reached 80.4%. The university…
Man arrested in Amazon package dumping at Kentucky cemetery
A 20-year-old man from Murray, Kentucky, was arrested after investigators linked him to Amazon packages dumped at a Calloway County cemetery. Deputies found Bailey Blankenship at the cemetery on November 7 and…
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Murray woman faces strangulation, assault charges
Elizabeth White, 55, of Murray, has been arrested and charged with felony first-degree strangulation and fourth-degree assault. The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office stated the charges stem from an October 11 incident at…
Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House celebrates 10 years of caring for families
The Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Calloway County celebrated its 10th anniversary on Friday, marking a decade of providing end-of-life care. Since opening in 2016, the facility has served over 1,700…
CCSO: Alleged cemetery package dumper faces theft, drug charges
A Murray man was arrested Saturday after deputies from the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office caught him dumping stolen Amazon packages at a local cemetery. Authorities recovered the stolen property and discovered cocaine…
The big reveal: ‘Reimagined’ CFSB Center reopens to rave reviews
Murray State University officially reopened its 'reimagined' CFSB Center on Saturday night to rave reviews. The arena, which underwent a seven-month renovation, now features permanent seating, a new videoboard, and a…