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Press release: The Murray Bank names Bona CFO

Press Releases - 01/07/20250

MURRAY - The Board of Directors of The Murray Bank, a cornerstone in our community for a quarter of a century, proudly announces a...

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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

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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