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Press release: MPD names Clere assistant police chief

Press Releases - 01/05/20250

Staff Report MURRAY – The Murray Police Department announced the recent promotions of three officers who, according to the release, continue to demonstrate dedication and...

Local Government

Weekly Public Meeting Schedule (Jan. 6-10) UPDATED

Sentinel Staff - 01/05/20250

UPDATE (Jan. 9): Scroll to Friday for special called meeting information. Monday, Jan. 6: The Calloway County Fire Protection District Board of Trustees will meet at...

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Press release: Beshear declares state of emergency ahead of storm, activates price gouging laws

Press Releases - 01/04/20250

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 4, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of a severe winter storm system set to...

Public Safety

Holland tracks upcoming winter storm (UPDATED)

Guest Contributor - 01/02/20250

Editor’s note: This story was updated at noon on Saturday, Jan. 4. We will continue to update as needed throughout the day. By Justin Holland A...

Features

The Sentinel presents Bazooka Reloaded, Issue 2: Unity in the Community

Guest Contributor - 12/30/20240

In this age of corporate media domination, independent outlets must unite! Here, at The Sentinel, we are proud to support our sister publications in...

Features

Bensenhaver shares a personal connection to President Carter

Guest Contributor - 12/30/20240

By Amye Bensenhaver I was privileged to become acquainted with President Carter's personal executive secretary, Susan Clough, while she and my father resided at Louisville's...

Health & Healthcare

Hospital board still considering options for CEO search

Jessica Paine - 12/23/20240

MURRAY – At today’s Murray-Calloway County Hospital Board of Trustees meeting, Board Chair Steve Owens advised that no decisions have been made regarding how...

Arts & Leisure

McElmurray names God in 12 ways, invites readers to add their own (OPINION)

Constance Alexander - 12/22/20240

In her newest book, “I Could Name God in Twelve Ways,” writer Karen Salyer McElmurray invites readers to accompany her on a journey that...

Local Government

Weekly Public Meeting Schedule (Dec. 23, 2024 – Jan. 3, 2025)

Sentinel Staff - 12/22/20240

Between Christmas next week and New Year's Day the week after, the public meeeting schedule is a bit sparse - there are two meetings...

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Press release: KYTC closes KY 280 Panther Creek bridge for repairs

Press Releases - 12/20/20240

PADUCAH, Ky. (Dec. 20, 2024) – As a safety precaution, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 1 has closed Panther Creek Bridge at the 11.021 MM on...

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