Russell Cleaver, left, stands at the podium in Calloway Circuit Court with his attorney, Jacob Caddas, earlier this month for a bond revocation hearing in a previously pending case.

Murder indictment, civil suit add to Cleaver cases

A Calloway County grand jury met Friday and indicted Russell Cleaver on charges of murder, third-degree assault and first-degree criminal mischief in two separate but related cases. Days earlier, the …
Sunday, September 27
Murray-Calloway County Need Line's office is located at the intersection of N 8th Street and Arcadia Circle.

Need Line nears 1,000-can goal amid growing demand

Inside Murray-Calloway County Need Line, there are two growing pyramids of food. Built from cans of vegetables and soup as well as jars of peanut butter, the pyramids represent all of the donations …
Sunday, September 27
Kentucky news
‘A political prisoner’: Roebling Bridge ICE protester now faced with felony charge, arrested
More than a year after a Northern Kentucky protest at Roebling Street Bridge over federal immigration officials’ arrest of an Ohio cleric, a protester was arrested Monday morning on an upgraded charge.  Benjamin Potash, a Louisville lawyer representing Taylor Marshall, told the Kentucky Lantern that his client’s arrest and detainment at the Kenton County Detention […]
By Sarah Ladd
6 hours ago
Where you happen to be standing when angels pass by
At Standard & Poor’s in New York, I had young analysts with credentials far better than mine, MBAs from schools I could not have afforded to walk past. Every few months one of them would appear in my doorway and say, “Mr. Branscome, I’d like to discuss my career.” Because I liked them, I told […]
By James Branscome
Today
Sen. Julie Raque Adams gets $620K in outside help from GOP committees 
FRANKFORT – Since early last May, Republican outside groups have spent more than $620,000 to help reelect Julie Raque Adams to another term in the Kentucky Senate. That’s nearly twice as much help as any other candidate on the Kentucky ballot this year – Republican or Democrat – has gotten from outside groups, according to […]
By Tom Loftus
Today

Fall is a good time to plan for pollinators

A bee gets pollen from a blooming sunflower

The first official day of Fall may not be until Sept. 22 but already the smell of pumpkin spice fills the air. Outdoors it is a time of harvest and while heat weary gardeners might be ready to “put …

Monday, September 14
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Legal Proceedings

Swope charged with four additional felonies in separate CSAM case

Former Murray Police Department detective sergeant Justin Swope testifies Thursday, Sept. 17, in Calloway Circuit Court during the trial of Robert Rhodes. Swope, who led the investigation in Rhodes’ case, was served later that day with four additional felony charges involving child sexual abuse material.

Justin Swope, the former Murray Police Department detective sergeant already facing 38 felony charges …

Friday, September 18

Gibson sentenced to 30 years in toddler’s death

A Murray man who pleaded guilty to murder in the 2023 death of a 17-month-old girl was sentenced Tuesday to 30 years …
Sunday, September 13

Former Murray High teacher enters Alford plea to rape, sexual abuse charges

The former Murray High School teacher who was charged last year after a former student came forward with new evidence pleaded guilty Tuesday to third-degree rape and first-degree sexual …
Sunday, September 13
Obituaries
Mrs. Patricia Purdom Miller
Apr 5, 1945 – Oct 3, 2026 Mrs. Patricia Purdom Miller, age 81, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at her home.

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Claude Fair
Claude Boyd Fair, 79, of Murray, died Sunday, October 4, 2026 at his home. Claude was born May 23, 1947 in Paris, TX to the late Meredith Lloyd and Gracie Small Fair. He worked as a mechanic …

7 hours ago
Charles Jeffrey
Mr. Charles Allen Jeffrey, 78, of Murray, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at his home. Allen was born on July 10, 1948 in Murray, KY to the late Charles and Mary Lou (Warren) …

3 days ago
Mr. Mack A. "Buddy" Parker
Sep 21, 1938 – Oct 1, 2026 Mr. Mack A. "Buddy" Parker, age 88, of Murray, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital.He was born on September …

5 days ago
Alyce Underwood
Ms. Alyce "Diane" Underwood, 80, of Eddyville, KY, formerly of Murray, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Mills Health and Rehab in Mayfield.   Diane was born on July 22, 1946 in …

5 days ago
Local Government
Meetings
The Murray City Council meets Thursday, Aug. 13, at City Hall. Council members unanimously approved a data center ordinance on second reading.

Murray City Council passes data center ordinance, members applaud community

The Murray City Council unanimously approved a data center ordinance on second reading Thursday, establishing regulations for the controversial industry …
Wednesday, August 19
Mayor Bob Rogers listens to a speaker during a public hearing held by the Murray City Council last week on the city's proposed data center ordinance.

Murray, Calloway County take different approaches to data centers

The local governments of Murray and Calloway County met last week discussing data center ordinances, intending to regulate the controversial national matter. …
By River Murt/The Murray Sentinel
Friday, July 24
Calloway County Judge-Executive Kenny Imes discusses an executive order regarding park funding during the Calloway County Fiscal Court's regular June meeting Wednesday. (JESSICA PAINE/The Murray Sentinel)

Imes commits $45,000 to parks through December

Calloway County Judge-Executive Kenny Imes committed $45,000 to Murray-Calloway County Parks and Recreation over the remainder of his term in office by an executive order presented at Wednesday’s …
By Jessica Paine/The Murray Sentinel
Wednesday, June 24
Public Safety

KSP announces traffic safety checkpoints in 11 western Kentucky counties

The Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Post 1 district, to check motorists for compliance with motor vehicle …

Kentucky State Police
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Storm Siren Test - Friday, September 4th

Calloway County Office of Emergency Management to Conduct Storm Siren Testing on Friday, September 4th, 2026

Wednesday, September 2
Extras

5 common mistakes homeowners make refinishing hardwood floors

(BPT) - Key takeaways:Hardwood floors are valued for their beauty, warmth and endurance.Refinishing protects the lifespan, appearance and value of hardwood floors.Zack Clavin, Bona's "Floor Doctor," …
4 days ago

Rediscover the lost secrets of history, one mystery at a time

(BPT) - Where is Alexander the Great really buried? What led to the disappearance of the dodo? And how much do we truly know about the Neolithic cultures that shaped the earliest chapters of human …
5 days ago
5 Meaningful Holiday Gifts That Give Back All Year
(BPT) - The holidays are approaching, which means it's time to start thinking about what you'll give your loved ones. This year, go beyond traditional presents and give your friends and family a …
Wednesday, September 30
How to stay healthier this year: Schedule your flu shot
(BPT) - It's that time of year again: Temperatures are dropping, kids are heading back to school — and cold and flu season isn't far behind. To help you and your family stay healthier this fall …
Tuesday, September 29
5 Insurance Company Tactics That Could Shrink Your Injury Claim
5 Insurance Company Tactics That Could Shrink Your Injury Claim
(NewsUSA) - After a car crash, dealing with injuries, medical appointments and vehicle repairs can be overwhelming enough. Then comes another challenge: dealing with insurance companies.While …
NewsUSA
Sunday, September 27
Running a small business means making sacrifices. Are they permanent?
Rocket Lawyer reports that small business owners often sacrifice time and income for flexibility and control, but these sacrifices can become permanent if not reassessed.
Ariadna Thau for Rocket Lawyer
Friday, September 25