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Bonnie Higginson: Candidate for Murray City Council

My name is Bonnie Higginson, and I have lived in Murray for most of my life. I graduated from Murray High School and Murray State University and later earned a degree from …
Sentinel Staff
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Ken Claud: Candidate for Murray City Council

Hello, Murray voters! My name is Ken Claud, and I’m running for Murray City Council. My wife, Janice, and I have built our life here in Murray. Throughout our 39 years …
Sentinel Staff
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Kentucky news
 Trump’s DOJ to send election monitors to Kentucky’s two largest counties on Nov. 3
Kentucky election officials say they have been alerted by the U.S. Department of Justice that election monitors will head to the state’s largest cities for next week’s general election.  A DOJ attorney sent an emailed letter to Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams and Kentucky State Board of Elections Executive Director Karen Sellers about the […]
By McKenna Horsley
12 hours ago
Jefferson Family Court judge to be suspended for 30 days
Louisville Family Court Judge Lauren Adams Ogden will be suspended for 30 days after the Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission found she violated multiple rules of judicial conduct.  According to the agreed-upon order, released publicly Monday, Ogden will be suspended from the bench for 30 unpaid days beginning at midnight Nov. 8 through 11:59 p.m. on […]
By Sarah Ladd
Yesterday at 11:52 AM
Early voting to begin in Kentucky this week ahead of November election
For the November general election, early voting in Kentucky begins Thursday.  All registered voters may cast ballots Thursday, Friday and Saturday through in-person no-excuse voting. Hours may vary by county. To find polling locations by county, visit the Kentucky State Board of Elections website.  The general election is next week — Tuesday, Nov. 3. The deadline […]
By McKenna Horsley
Yesterday at 10:21 AM

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As generations pass, Between the Rivers homecomings keep memories alive

Donnie Pogue and Theresa Howell share stories at the Golden Pond Homecoming.

For many in western Kentucky, their hearts will always be somewhere in a place they call Between the Rivers, now known as Land Between the Lakes. Though they can never truly go home again, former …

By Kacie Lawrence/The Murray Sentinel
Sunday, October 11
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Legal Proceedings

Jameson faces possible license suspension after speeding plea

James “Jamie” Jameson served as judge for the 42nd Judicial Circuit from January 2015 until November 2022. (Photo courtesy of Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts)

Former circuit court judge James “Jamie” Jameson could face a 90-day suspension of his driver's license after entering a guilty plea Tuesday to speeding 26 mph or more over the limit in Marshall …

By Jessica Paine/The Murray Sentinel
5 days ago

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Jameson, right, stands at the podium with his client, Cary Bogard, for an arraignment in Calloway Circuit Court last month. (JESSICA PAINE/The Murray Sentinel)

Former circuit judge faces reckless driving charge after 90-mph traffic stop

A former circuit court judge for Marshall and Calloway counties faces five traffic charges, including reckless driving, after a Marshall County sheriff's deputy reported clocking him at 90 mph in a …
By Jessica Paine/The Murray Sentinel
Sunday, October 18
Trigg District Judge Matt Schalk, serving as special judge, presides over Justin Swope's arraignment in Calloway District Court Tuesday.

Two Murray men arraigned in unrelated CSAM cases

Two unrelated cases involving child sexual abuse material (CSAM) came before Calloway District Court Tuesday morning. A former Murray Police Department detective sergeant already facing felony …
By Jessica Paine/The Murray Sentinel
Tuesday, September 29
Obituaries
Victoria Pittman - Oct 24, 2026
Mrs. Victoria Pittman, 82, of Murray, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at her home.Arrangements are currently incomplete at Imes Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Mr. Glen Thomas McCuiston
Nov 24, 1948 – Oct 26, 2026 Mr. Glen Thomas McCuiston, age 77, of Murray, Kentucky passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky.

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Mrs. Shirley Ellen Jenstrom
Nov 28, 1934 – Oct 25, 2026 Mrs. Shirley Ellen Jenstrom, age 91, of Flower Mound, Texas, formerly of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the Avante Rehabilitation …

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Mrs. Janice B. Casey
May 5, 1952 – Oct 23, 2026 Mrs. Janice B. Casey, age 74, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital.

3 days ago
Mrs. Loucillia Alexander
Nov 7, 1957 – Oct 23, 2026 Mrs. Loucillia Alexander, age 68, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at her home.

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Local Government
Meetings

Kentucky offers free voter ID cards ahead of November election

Ahead of elections coming up on November 3, Team Kentucky is reminding eligible registered voters who do not currently have an accepted form of identification …
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Thursday, October 8
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 …
By River Murt/The Murray Sentinel
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

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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
Thursday, October 1

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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

What 8 hours on your feet really does to your body

KURU Footwear reports that being on your feet for eight hours can cause various physical issues like muscle fatigue, pain, and cardiovascular risks, emphasizing the need for varied movement and better workplace design to mitigate discomfort.
Victoria Schmid for KURU Footwear
4 days ago

Can feng shui lower stress? What the research on clutter actually shows

Closets by Design reports on feng shui's potential to reduce stress by organizing spaces for energy flow, aligning with research on clutter and well-being.
James Kelly for Closets by Design
4 days ago
Scammers are finding new ways to target your phone. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself
Malwarebytes reports scammers are targeting mobile users with increasingly sophisticated scams.
Michael Sherwood for Malwarebytes
5 days ago
Your 2026 tax return just got easier: Here's what's coming this filing season
(BPT) - Filing your taxes is never a top item on anyone's fun to-do list, but it's definitely a must, and can lead to a very welcome refund. The good news is, there's a new service that can help make …
Tuesday, October 20
Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know
TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents. 
Erik J. Martin for TheZebra.com
Wednesday, October 14
How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time
(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …
Monday, October 12
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