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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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Maryland man sues Murray Police Department

Jessica Paine - 06/13/20250

MURRAY – A Maryland man filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Murray Police Department (MPD) earlier this week, claiming, among other things,...

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FEMA opens Disaster Recovery Center in Calloway (Press Release)

Press Releases - 06/04/20250

MURRAY – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Calloway County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss...

Public Safety

Bierds discusses welfare checks and the role of law enforcement in mental health crises

Jessica Paine - 05/25/20250

MURRAY – When people are concerned about another’s well-being, they often contact law enforcement to request a welfare check. They are a routine, albeit...

Press Releases

Press release: KYTC reduces weight limit on county bridge

Press Releases - 05/22/20250

MURRAY – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has reduced the load limit to 3 tons on a section of KY 1346/Roosevelt Road in Calloway...

Press Releases

Press release: KYTC announces speed limit reductions on KY 94 and Robertson Road

Press Releases - 05/16/20250

MURRAY – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has reduced speed limits near the intersection of KY 94 and KY 1660 in Murray. New...

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Press release: MPD invites public to ceremony honoring fallen heroes

Press Releases - 05/07/20250

MURRAY – The Murray Police Department invites the public to a short ceremony in recognition of National Police Week. The event will take place...

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Press release: Calloway among 16 counties added to governor’s request for FEMA Individual Assistance

Press Releases - 04/30/20250

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 29, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that he has sent two additional requests to FEMA seeking aid for families...

Public Safety

Press release: Daytime closures on KY 464 at Clarks River Bridge start Thursday

Press Releases - 04/23/20250

MURRAY – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to close a section of KY 464 at the Clarks River Bridge in Calloway County, starting Thursday,...

Public Safety

Law enforcement apprehends suspects in attempted mid-day burglary

Jessica Paine - 04/16/20250

MURRAY – At 3:41 p.m., the Murray Police Department posted on its Facebook page that it had “responded to a report of a possible...

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