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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
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 …
By Jessica Paine/The Murray Sentinel
Wednesday, October 7

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Kentucky news
 Second officer charged with theft from state Fraternal Order of Police
A second former officer of the state Fraternal Order of Police has been charged in connection with thefts from the Frankfort-based lobbying organization. Federal prosecutors charged Bryan Bogard, former treasurer of the Kentucky FOP, on Wednesday with one count of wire fraud. Prosecutors filed a plea agreement along with the document charging Bogard, an indication […]
By Bill Estep
6 hours ago
PACs spent millions to sway voters in competitive Kentucky House and legislative seats
In an unusually expensive race in a Central Kentucky U.S. House District, a Democratic PAC, Kentuckians Not Corruption, spent millions in cash on ads supporting now Congressman-elect Zach Dembo as a way to offset spending by President Donald Trump’s political arm.  By the general election, independent expenditures from PACs, or political action committees, ballooned to […]
By McKenna Horsley
Yesterday at 12:52 PM
Commentary: ICE detained her for 55 days. Now she wants to help others
Armelle Bondonga Bradshaw said she felt betrayed when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained her on Aug. 12. ICE agents took Armelle into custody when she and her husband Terrance voluntarily appeared for what was supposed to be a final interview for Armelle’s marriage-based green card. After 55 days in detention, Judge Tanya Walton Pratt […]
By Bonnie Jean Feldkamp
Yesterday at 12:12 PM

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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
2 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
Georgana Threatt - Nov 4, 2026
Mrs. Georgana Threatt, 49, of Clarksville, TN, formerly of Murray, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Murray Calloway County Hospital.Arrangements are currently incomplete at Imes Funeral …

2 days ago
Mrs. Donna Scott
Nov 23, 1932 – Nov 8, 2026 Obituary text not found

3 days ago
Mrs. Peggy Joy Long
Jan 25, 1934 – Nov 5, 2026 Peggy Joy Douglass Long, age 92, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House in Murray. Born January 25, 1934, in Memphis, TN, Peggy was …

3 days ago
Mr. Chester Miller Garner
Oct 19, 1942 – Nov 3, 2026 Mr. Chester Miller Garner, age 84, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Garner was born on …

5 days ago
Charles "IT" Sherrill
Charles Keith “IT” Sherrill, 61 of Murray, KY passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. Born November 22, 1964, in Mayfield, KY, he was the …

5 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

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

(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
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
Friday, October 23
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