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Rister wins judge-executive race; all Murray City Council incumbents reelected

Republican Paul Rister captured 51.65% of the vote in Tuesday's three-way race for Calloway County judge-executive, while all eight Murray City Council incumbents seeking reelection held onto their …
Sentinel staff report
4 days ago
A sign sits on the sidewalk next to Maple Street, directing voters to the Miller Courthouse Annex to cast their ballots during the no-excuse early voting period. (Sentinel file photo)

Calloway County composite ballot for Nov. 3 general election

The composite ballot for the Nov. 3 general election in Calloway County is shown below. Because the composite ballot includes races from throughout Calloway County, not every contest will appear on every voter's ballot.
Sentinel Staff
Tuesday, October 27

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Kentucky news
 Beshear, GOP again in a tizzy over fair board after KY Farm Bureau submits names for seat
Republicans in Frankfort and Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear are once again butting heads over the Kentucky State Fair Board.  The Senate Republican caucus highlighted comments in a Monday press release made by Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton during a recent agriculture committee meeting regarding KFB’s representation on the state fair board. Rep. Ryan Bivens, […]
By McKenna Horsley
Yesterday at 12:46 PM
Scott Jennings asks court to dismiss Hasan Piker’s $72.5 million defamation lawsuit
Kentuckian and conservative political commentator Scott Jennings is asking a federal court to dismiss a $72.5 million defamation lawsuit against him from progressive Twitch streamer Hasan Piker.  Attorneys for Jennings filed the motion Tuesday arguing Piker’s initial complaint fails to state a claim.  “Specifically, he fails to plausibly plead either that Mr. Jennings acted with […]
By McKenna Horsley
Yesterday at 12:23 PM
Four takeaways on Randall Weddle investigation after big FBI raid 
The FBI searched – and removed an extensive amount of material – from a home owned by former London Mayor Randall Weddle Tuesday morning, and here are a few things that can be said about the status of the FBI investigation. A large number of FBI agents descended on a Laurel County home of former […]
By Tom Loftus
Yesterday at 8:51 AM

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Features

Signs of home: Preserving the memory of Between the Rivers

A Heritage Sign marking the former Turkey Creek Missionary Baptist Church stands near a grave marker in Land Between the Lakes. The signs are part of an effort to preserve the history of communities that existed before the area became a National Recreation Area. (KACIE LAWRENCE/The Murray Sentinel)

For decades, little has remained to mark the homes and businesses that once stood in the communities of Between the Rivers, the area now known as Land Between the Lakes (LBL). A new project is …

By Kacie Lawrence/The Murray Sentinel
Sunday, October 18

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

Two indicted on human trafficking charges involving teenager in Marion County

Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the indictment of two people on charges related to trafficking a teenager Friday. A Marion County Grand Jury indicted James Boswell, 59, of Lebanon …

Kentucky Office of the Attorney General
4 days ago

Jameson faces possible license suspension after speeding plea

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 …
By Jessica Paine/The Murray Sentinel
Thursday, October 22
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

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Obituaries
Mrs. Wanda Suiter
Aug 14, 1941 – Nov 11, 2026 Mrs. Wanda Suiter, age 85, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. …

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Mrs. Karen (Fuller) Isaacs
Dec 26, 1949 – Nov 10, 2026 Mrs. Karen (Fuller) Isaacs, age 76, of Murray, Kentucky, died Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home …

Yesterday at 10:27 AM
Mr. Harold Williams
Oct 11, 1949 – Nov 10, 2026 Mr. Harold Williams, age 77, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Hospital in Madisonville, …

2 days ago
Mrs. Barbara Darnell
Mar 25, 1940 – Nov 10, 2026 Mrs. Barbara Gayle Darnell, age 86, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, …

2 days ago
Mrs. Debby Dick
Nov 28, 1952 – Nov 10, 2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Debra “Debby” Jean Dick, of Lynn Grove, KY, who left us on November 10, 2026, at the age of 73. She was …

2 days ago

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Local government

Calloway County among 76 Kentucky counties approved for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced continued site and building development efforts throughout the state, as 137 census tracts across 76 Kentucky counties were approved for Opportunity Zone (OZ) 2.0 …
Governor's Communication Office
Thursday, October 29

Meet the candidates: 2026 local elections

The Murray Sentinel invited all candidates in four contested local races on the Nov. 3 ballot to introduce themselves to voters and answer questions specific to the offices they are seeking. …
Tuesday, October 27

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

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Public Safety

KSP announces traffic safety checkpoints in 11 western Kentucky counties

The Kentucky State Police will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints …

Kentucky State Police
Thursday, October 1

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Education

Murray Independent Schools rank among Kentucky’s top 2% in 2027 U.S. News rankings

Murray Independent School District is celebrating another outstanding achievement following the release of the 2027 U.S. News & World Repor t Best Elementary Schools and Best Middle Schools …

Murray Independent School District
Monday, November 2
Extras

The Thanksgiving NFL archive: 5 statistical anomalies that defy decades of football logic

SBD reports on five Thanksgiving NFL statistical anomalies, highlighting remarkable performances, odd trends, and historical records from Turkey Day games.
Paul Costanzo for SBD
3 days ago

5 ways to manage minor aches and pains to keep running this fall

(BPT) - Fall is arguably one of the best seasons for running. The crisp, cool air brings runners a much-needed reprieve after a summer of sweaty miles and serves as a reminder to make the most of the …
Wednesday, November 4
American AI Models Must Become the Global Default
American AI Models Must Become the Global Default
(NewsUSA) - Leadership in artificial intelligence may come down to adoption: technological leadership matters only if American AI becomes the default choice for governments, companies, and …
NewsUSA
Monday, November 2
4 retro-fueled room designs for fresh inspiration today
Houzz reports on four retro-inspired room designs blending past styles with modern touches, showcasing 1920s Art Deco, 1950s charm, 1960s Space Age, and vibrant 1990s aesthetics.
Elena Vega for Houzz
Monday, November 2
What causes a food coma, and how to beat it this Thanksgiving
Naturepedic reports that food comas, or postprandial somnolence, occur after large meals, causing drowsiness.
Arin Schultz for Naturepedic
Monday, November 2
If you're going with a lower-cost health insurance plan, make sure to read the fine print.
Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs
Some options that might look like health insurance actually aren’t – and they may leave you stranded with large, unexpected medical expenses.
Thomas Buchmueller, University of Michigan and Helen Levy, University of Michigan, The Conversation
Wednesday, October 28
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