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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
Yesterday at 6:05 PM

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
Kentucky news
Streamer Hasan Piker files $72.5 million defamation case against Kentuckian Scott Jennings
Progressive Twitch streamer Hasan Piker has filed a defamation lawsuit against Kentuckian and conservative political commentator Scott Jennings seeking $72.5 million in damages.  In a complaint filed in federal court in Washington, D.C. Tuesday, attorneys for Piker argued Jennings “falsely told a nationwide podcast audience that Hasan Piker was ‘out there calling for Black voters […]
By McKenna Horsley
5 hours ago
Ahead of Election Day, control of Daviess County Public Library stays at forefront of politics
OWENSBORO, Ky. – On Oct. 1, incumbent Daviess County Judge-Executive Charlie Castlen was at the Rooster Booster forum when he brought up “the major unspoken issue of this campaign.” That issue was the fairness ordinance, which was aimed at protecting  LGBTQ+ individuals but was rejected in 2020 by the fiscal court. But then Castlen brought […]
By Rainesford Stauffer
Today
Commentary: Kentucky’s status as a bellwether depends entirely on Fayette County
A week before Election Day, several pundits and prognosticators have predicted that Kentucky’s 6th District congressional race could be a kind of national bellwether for a potential blue wave throughout the country.  Why? A flip from a 12-year GOP hold on the Central Kentucky district in a very red state would herald just how dissatisfied […]
By Linda Blackford
Today
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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …
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 …
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
Obituaries
Mr. Lloyd Reagon Snyder
Jun 15, 1939 – Oct 28, 2026 Mr. Lloyd Reagon Snyder, age 87, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.

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Mr. Charles Edwin Stubblefield
Dec 21, 1941 – Oct 27, 2026 Mr. Charles Edwin Stubblefield, age 84, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at his home.

8 hours ago
Tara Nicole Karpp - Oct 26, 2026
Ms. Tara Nicole Karpp, 46, of Murray, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026 at her home.Arrangements are currently incomplete at Imes Funeral Home & Crematory.

Yesterday at 11:39 AM
Mrs. Loucillia Alexander
Nov 7, 1957 – Oct 23, 2026 Mrs. Loucillia "Cillia" Nell Alexander, age 68, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at her home.Mrs. Alexander was born on November 7, 1957, …

Yesterday at 8:12 AM
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.

2 days ago
Local government

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. …
Yesterday at 9:59 PM

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
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
Education

Kentucky schools see reading, graduation and postsecondary readiness gains in 2025-2026 results

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) publicly released assessment and accountability data for the 2025-2026 school year on Oct. 15, as required by state statute and the …

Kentucky Department of Education
Thursday, October 15
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
Friday, October 23

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
Friday, October 23
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
Thursday, October 22
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