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Florida man arraigned in Calloway District Court on rape charge

Jessica Paine - 04/29/20260

MURRAY – Following his extradition to Kentucky late last week, the Florida man charged in a Murray juvenile rape case made his first appearance...

Press Releases

Van Cleave Road reopens after bridge replacement

Press Releases - 04/26/20260

MURRAY - Van Cleave Road has reopened at mile point 2.3, northeast of KY 80, in Calloway County. A newly constructed bridge over the East...

Legal Proceedings

Murray woman arraigned on attempted murder charge after Goodwill stabbing

Jessica Paine - 04/22/20260

MURRAY – A Murray woman was arraigned in Calloway District Court Wednesday on attempted murder and assault charges after police say she stabbed one...

Legal Proceedings

Judge imposes 8-year sentence on Lockhart in elderly theft case

Jessica Paine - 04/21/20260

MURRAY – Leslie Lockhart was remanded into custody Monday after she failed to make restitution payments in accordance with her plea agreement. Calloway Circuit...

Education

Ceremony marks investiture of Murray State President Ron Patterson

Jessica Paine - 04/15/20260

MURRAY – With the sounds of student music, the presence of state and local leaders and the traditions of academic ceremony on full display,...

Public Safety

Police investigating whether medical issue contributed to Murray crash

Jessica Paine - 04/13/20260

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...

Legal Proceedings

Juvenile sexual assault investigation leads to Florida arrest, Murray charges

Jessica Paine - 04/10/20260

MURRAY – A Murray Police Department investigation into the sexual assault of a juvenile has led to the arrest of a man in Florida...

Health & Healthcare

Kim Simmons awarded MCCH Employee of the Year

Sentinel Staff - 04/09/20260

Staff Report MURRAY – Murray-Calloway County Hospital recently named Kim Simmons, a registered nurse in the emergency department who has 32 years of service at...

Local Government

Murray climbs to No. 3 in USA Today small college town rankings

Sentinel Staff - 04/08/20260

Staff Report MURRAY – Murray has been named one of the top three small college towns in the country in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice...

Features

Community-backed NewsMatch campaign strengthens The Murray Sentinel for 2026

Sentinel Staff - 04/07/20260

MURRAY – As cuts in federal funding for social programs push foundations to increase their payouts and shift their priorities, one fundraising initiative offers...

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