The first official day of Fall may not be until Sept. 22 but already the smell of pumpkin spice fills the air. Outdoors it is a time of harvest and while heat weary gardeners might be ready to “put …
Star Trek turned 60 years old on Tuesday, and for generations, it has been a cultural phenomenon. But as the world roils with political turmoil and war — similar to how it was when the original …
Dolly Parton, the Queen of Country, and surely the Queen of all America’s heart, died, Tuesday, August 25, 2026, she was 80-years of age. The brief announcement of her death was made by her nephew, …
For the first time since The Murray Bank was founded in 1999, a woman will serve on its board of directors. The board unanimously voted in July to add Eleshia Brandon, a longtime bank employee …
Andy Rose has a lot of experience telling stories. The Murray native was recently promoted to senior news desk reporter at CNN, a milestone in a journalism career spanning more than three decades. But long before reaching …
Summer is upon us, alongside the heat and humidity, too. For many in western Kentucky the tomatoes, cucumbers and …
Anyone looking to walk down memory lane this weekend can head over to the old Penny Store, welcoming visitors for the first time in seven years Saturday, for an RC Cola and a Moon Pie. The …
If you’re looking for fresh vegetables, or just a fun weekend road trip, a new local website has you covered. The Farm Stand Trail (thefarmstandtrail.com) is a map to find all the best local goods …
MURRAY – As cuts in federal funding for social programs push foundations to increase their payouts and shift their priorities, one fundraising initiative offers a solution for funders and …
Twenty-eight years ago, national headlines captured -- in stark black and white -- the shootings at McCracken County’s Heath High School on December 1, 1997. Jessica Lanier, a tenth grader at the …
MURRAY – Murray State University has named Jenni Todd director of development for the College of Education and Human Services and University Libraries. In this role, Todd will direct Murray …
By Kacie Lawrence/For The Sentinel MURRAY – The agricultural division of the Calloway County Cooperative Extension Service recently released its second seasonal magazine, “Extension …
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 Treyton Oak Towers . When …
March 10, 1943 — Oct. 15, 2024 Frank Henry Julian, beloved husband, father, and educator, passed away on October 15, 2024, in DeLand, Florida, after an 11-year battle with ALS. Born on March 10, …
MURRAY – The curing season for dark-fired tobacco runs from late-August through September, and while western Kentucky residents may be used to seeing smoke billowing from the vents of tobacco barns …
By Nathan Brandon/For The Sentinel NEW CONCORD – As summer winds down, it is once again time for regional talent to gather for a good cause at the Howl at the Moon 5. Over the course of two days, …
MURRAY – Fourteen years ago, if anyone had told Brenda Benson she would be making speeches, traveling to Frankfort to talk with legislators, or facilitating meetings of individuals and families …
MURRAY – Number 12 on the list of civics questions for the test to become a U.S. citizen asks, “What is the ‘rule of law’”? Reika Ebert responds without a pause, not an iota of hesitation …
By Kacie Lawrence/For the Sentinel MURRAY – Trying to cut back on social media while still staying up-to-date on things like local weather? Justin Holland has you covered. The founder of the …
MURRAY – A unique opportunity is available this year to 20 local nonprofit organizations who are participating in the Murray-Calloway County Community Foundation’s (MCCCF) Drs. Dick and Jan …