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Year-long lane restriction on KY 121 S starts next week (Press Release)

Press Releases - 10/14/20250

NEW CONCORD – Weather permitting, a long-term lane restriction is scheduled to start on Thursday, Oct. 23 on KY 121 at mile point 5.25 in...

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KYTC issues Antler Alert as deer activity increases (Press Release)

Press Releases - 10/13/20250

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Peak season has arrived for deer activity on Kentucky roadways, and motorists are reminded to stay alert for wildlife to keep safe...

Public Safety

Law enforcement confirms ex-principal not under arrest or investigation

Jessica Paine - 10/04/20250

MURRAY – When Bobby Love resigned from his position as principal at Calloway County High School for personal reasons Tuesday evening, rumors alleging inappropriate...

Public Safety

Stella home left uninhabitable following weekend fire

Jessica Paine - 08/24/20250

STELLA – At approximately 9 p.m. Saturday, Calloway County Fire-Rescue (CCFR) was dispatched to the Stella community following reports of a structure fire in...

Local Government

State Body Armor Grant Program delivers on safety and savings

Jessica Paine - 08/16/20250

MURRAY – Officers with the Murray Police Department now have an added layer of protection in the field. On Friday, the agency issued hard...

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Troopers investigate Monday’s single-vehicle accident on KY 94E (Press Release)

Press Releases - 08/12/20250

UPDATE: Upon request for information, The Sentinel obtained a joint statement from the Murray Police Department and the Calloway County Sheriff's Office. Click here...

Local Government

Old Salem Road bridge opens to the public

Jessica Paine - 08/05/20250

MURRAY – For the first time in nearly four years, motorists can drive on Old Salem Road from beginning to end after county officials...

Local Government

12th Street paving project begins on Thursday

Jessica Paine - 08/05/20250

MURRAY – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced this morning that the contractor tasked with milling and paving along U.S. 641/12th Street is scheduled...

Public Safety

Abandoned home gutted by early-morning fire

Jessica Paine - 07/06/20250

MURRAY – Around 4 a.m. Saturday, hours after the amateur fireworks shows that capped Independence Day celebrations across the city were long over, families...

Public Safety

Agencies release information about officer-involved shooting in Murray

Sentinel Staff - 06/17/20250

Staff Report MURRAY – An officer-involved shooting occurred outside of an apartment on Brooklyn Drive just before midnight last night after a man wielding a...

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