MURRAY - During a recent presentation at Murray State University, Frank X Walker promised not to make the audience too uncomfortable. But then the award-winning poet paused and leaned into the …
MURRAY - “Every picture is a bit of a surprise,” says photographer Ron Toth, whose large-format photographs of conifer cones will be on display at the Paris Academy for the Arts, in Paris, …
MURRAY – Audiences everywhere – in school gyms that smell of sneakers and sweat; outdoors, swatting mosquitos, in summer stock productions; nestled in plush upholstered seats at glittery arts …
MEDINA, Minn. – Today, Polaris Inc ., a global leader in powersports, in partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF), announced the 2025 recipients of the Polaris Fund for Outdoor …
By Kacie Lawrence/For The Sentinel MURRAY – Composting is a great way to enrich the soil in our gardens and give our plants the nutrients they need to grow. It is also a great way to reduce waste …
MURRAY – A brand-new arcade game — never before found in Kentucky — will debut in Murray this month. The arcade game in question is Switch ‘N’ Shoot, and it’s anything but old-school. …
MURRAY – There was no shortage of joyful noise at Murray State University last week, compliments of the Athena & Apollo Choral Festival. This year’s gathering included high school groups from …
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, this event has been canceled. Organizer Stephanie Rea said she hopes to reschedule later this month, if not, next year. MURRAY, Ky. – Murray State University’s …
MURRAY – On May 3, Roy Stewart Stadium will be the stage for a historic and inspiring event: an attempt to set a new world record for the largest number of people doing sit-ups simultaneously. The …
In her newest book, “ I Could Name God in Twelve Ways ,” writer Karen Salyer McElmurray invites readers to accompany her on a journey that begins with deep roots in Kentucky and branches out …
By Nathan Brandon/For The Sentinel NEW CONCORD – As summer winds down, it is once again time for regional talent to gather for a good cause at the Howl at the Moon 5. Over the course of two days, …
By Constance Alexander/For The Sentinel June has been National Pride Month since 1970. Part celebration and part protest, the roots of this tribute to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and …
MURRAY – Since 2013, the final Saturday in April is celebrated as Independent Bookstore Day. Not unlike Record Store Day, which was last Saturday, the American Booksellers Association (ABA) …
By Constance Alexander MURRAY – This year, April 7–13 is National Library Week, with April 8 “ Right to Read Day .” In 2023, the American Library Association (ALA) documented efforts to …
By Kacie Lawrence | March 19, 2024 MURRAY - Western Kentucky has a reputation for being a great place to be outdoors, and as spring approaches, it’s easy to find our minds wandering to plans for …
By Laura Ray/For the Sentinel MURRAY - Murray poet Charley Allen-Dunn celebrated the recent release of her chapbook, “The Scar It Leaves,” at a well-attended book signing and reading hosted by …
By Laura Ray/For the Sentinel MURRAY – Charley Allen-Dunn makes her literary debut today with a collection of original poetry entitled " The Scar It Leaves ." A native of Pottsville, Kentucky, …
MURRAY – We all have stories to tell, but how many of us actually write them down? For Murray State University flute professor Dr. Stephanie Rea, writing her life story ended up being …