Downtown Murray was already bustling Saturday with the Downtown Farmers Market, runners finishing the Main Street Miracle Mile and spectators gathering for the FNB Bank Freedom Fest Parade. Amid it all, county officials took a few minutes – 250 seconds, to be exact – to mark America’s 250th anniversary with a ceremony centered on the historic Calloway County Courthouse bell.
A Calloway County grand jury indicted former Murray Police Department detective Justin Swope Friday on 27 additional felony sex-crime counts involving a minor, bringing the total number of charges in …
Calloway County Judge-Executive Kenny Imes committed $45,000 to Murray-Calloway County Parks and Recreation over the remainder of his term in office by an executive order presented at Wednesday’s …
Editor’s note: This article includes descriptions of sexual assault that some may find disturbing. Two men whose criminal histories are marked by violence against women were arraigned Tuesday in …
Following her first court appearance in an orange jail jumpsuit and restraints, Leslie Lockhart was released Monday after Calloway Circuit Judge Andrea Moore granted her motion for shock probation. …
The Murray City Council formally began consideration of proposed data center regulations Thursday, holding the first reading of text amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance. After weeks of …
Editor’s note: This story includes references to suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis …
After a nearly two-hour public hearing, the Murray Planning Commission voted 6-1 Tuesday to revise its proposed data center regulations rather than send the draft ordinance to the Murray City …
MURRAY – The City of Murray has not received any proposals for a data center, but local officials are moving to regulate them before one arrives. At a special called meeting last week, the Murray …
MURRAY – A Murray man was arraigned Tuesday on attempted murder and wanton endangerment charges after police said he fired a gun during a confrontation at a Back Street residence early Saturday. Vi …
CADIZ, Ky. – Wearing shackles and jail-issued flip-flops, Justin Swope, the former Murray Police Department detective sergeant arrested Wednesday, was arraigned Thursday in Trigg County District …
MURRAY – Nathaniel Gibson pleaded guilty Monday to murder in the 2023 death of a 17-month-old girl, bringing one side of the long-running case closer to resolution as the child’s mother, Chyanne …
MURRAY – Murray State University administrators told employees at a recent budget town hall that compensation remains a priority in the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, which includes a 2% …
MURRAY – Following his extradition to Kentucky late last week, the Florida man charged in a Murray juvenile rape case made his first appearance Tuesday in Calloway District Court for arraignment. …
MURRAY – A Murray woman was arraigned in Calloway District Court Wednesday on attempted murder and assault charges after police say she stabbed one person and assaulted another during an …
MURRAY – Leslie Lockhart was remanded into custody Monday after she failed to make restitution payments in accordance with her plea agreement. Calloway Circuit Judge Andrea Moore sentenced Lockhart …
MURRAY – With the sounds of student music, the presence of state and local leaders and the traditions of academic ceremony on full display, Murray State University formally welcomed Dr. Ron …
MURRAY – A four-vehicle collision at one of Murray’s busiest intersections sent multiple people to the hospital Saturday evening, and police say a driver’s possible medical issue may have …
MURRAY – A Murray Police Department investigation into the sexual assault of a juvenile has led to the arrest of a man in Florida on a first-degree rape charge and the arrest of a Murray woman on …
UPDATE (April 7, 2026): Calloway County Attorney Bryan Ernstberger told The Sentinel on Tuesday that, out of an abundance of caution, anyone who obtained insurance through Ramey’s agency should …