MISD celebrates Kentucky 2025-2026 accountability results

Murray Independent School District is proud to celebrate our students, staff, and entire school community in the latest release of Kentucky Accountability data for the …
Murray Independent School District
Thursday, October 15
Calloway County Judicial Building

Murray State employee files whistleblower lawsuit

One of two women placed on administrative leave from Murray State University in August filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the university this week, alleging she was retaliated against after …
Wednesday, October 7
Kentucky news
Startup proposes massive nuclear power plant campus in Lewis County 
A Lexington-based nuclear energy startup is proposing to build a massive nuclear power plant complex along the Ohio River in Lewis County, which, if fully realized, would be the largest nuclear power plant site in the country and the first nuclear power plant in Kentucky. In a Wednesday press release, the Nuclear Company stated it […]
By Liam Niemeyer
5 hours ago
Beshear asks KY universities review policies against sexual assault after Cornell lawsuit
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on universities within the commonwealth to rigorously review their policies against sexual assault and harassment within 90 days.  Beshear is asking university officials to consider if campus policies against sexual violence ensure students are protected and feel safe. As part of the review, universities should at a minimum […]
By McKenna Horsley
5 hours ago
Commentary: Welcome to silly season: Kentucky politics and the circus we help create
Every October, Kentucky politics undergoes a peculiar transformation. Campaign advertisements become nastier, accusations grow louder, and rumors that spent months buried suddenly find their way into mailboxes, television commercials, and social media feeds. Candidates who spent the summer shaking hands and kissing babies begin searching for skeletons in their opponents’ closets. Welcome to what politicos […]
By Michael Frazier
Today

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 …

Sunday, October 11
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Legal Proceedings

Two Murray men arraigned in unrelated CSAM cases

Attorney Mitch Ryan, left, and Justin Swope stand at the podium in Calloway District Court Tuesday morning for his arraignment in a new felony case.

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 …

Tuesday, September 29
Russell Cleaver stands in Calloway Circuit Court earlier this month for an appearance in a separate criminal case. The words “I CALLED 911” are written on the back of his jail uniform.

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

Swope charged with four additional felonies in separate CSAM case

Justin Swope, the former Murray Police Department detective sergeant already facing 38 felony charges …
Friday, September 18
Obituaries
Mrs. Peggy Jo Doores
Apr 30, 1941 – Oct 19, 2026 Mrs. Peggy Jo Doores, age 85, of Antioch, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, in Antioch, Tennessee.

3 days ago
Mrs. Jane Marie (Young) Barnett
Dec 18, 1946 – Oct 19, 2026 Mrs. Jane Marie (Young) Barnett, age 79, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital in …

3 days ago
Patricia Ann (Lovett) Miller
Mrs. Patricia Ann (Lovett) Miller, age 83, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Miller was …
3 days ago
Mr. James Ronald Talent
Jan 15, 1938 – Oct 17, 2026 Mr. James Ronald Talent, age 88, of Almo, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Passion and Purpose HomeCare Assisted Living for our Seniors in …

4 days ago
Earnestine M. Cossey - Oct 18, 2026
Mrs. Earnestine M. Cossey, 91, of Murray, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Passion and Purpose Senior Living.She was born on September 9, 1935 ‘between the rivers’ in …

4 days ago
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 …
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
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

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

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
10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026
TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.
Erik J. Martin for TheZebra.com
Monday, October 12
6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom
(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.
Sunday, October 11
Instacart's Halloween report: Reese's is No.1, regional candy quirks and the iconic banana costume
Instacart reports that Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the top Halloween candy in 40 states, with regional quirks like HI-CHEW in Montana. 
Alex Orellana for Instacart
Thursday, October 8
What are typical mistakes homeowners make when refinishing hardwood floors?
(BPT) - Key takeaways:Homeowners value hardwood floors because of their warmth, beauty and endurance.It's important to protect the appearance, value and lifespan of hardwood floors by …
Tuesday, October 6