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County installs new bridge on Old Salem Road

Sentinel Staff - 05/01/20250

Staff Report MURRAY – As of today, there is a new bridge over Clarks River on Old Salem Road (known to many as Rattlin’ Bridge...

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Calloway County among 22 local bridge projects awarded in second round of CCBIP funding

Sentinel Staff - 04/17/20250

Staff report FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced award recipients for the second round of funding from the state’s County-City Bridge Improvement Program (CCBIP)...

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Council honors MSU women’s basketball team with resolution and key to the city

Guest Contributor - 04/11/20250

By Laura Ray/For The Sentinel MURRAY – The Murray City Council celebrated more than just civic duties Thursday night – they celebrated champions. During its...

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County officials help residents prepare for impending storms

Jessica Paine - 04/02/20250

MURRAY – In anticipation of the historic amounts of rain forecast to hit western Kentucky later today, several county departments and officials are working...

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Murray school board names Meinschein superintendent, receives approval on land purchase

Jessica Paine - 03/24/20250

MURRAY – In an eventful special called meeting this morning, the Murray Board of Education not only hired a new superintendent but also announced...

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BREAKING NEWS: MISD selects new superintendent, announces approval to purchase property

Jessica Paine - 03/24/20250

MURRAY – In an eventful special called meeting this morning, the Murray Board of Education selected Dr. David Meinschein as the district’s next superintendent....

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School districts issue annual FERPA and Child Find disclosures

Press Releases - 03/16/20250

Public notice regarding confidentiality and Child Find for children with disabilities in need of special education, 504 services or preschool services In accordance with the...

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Federal education funding cuts poised to disrupt local economy (Part Two)

Guest Contributor - 03/09/20250

By Loraine DeBonis/For The Sentinel MURRAY – Calloway County’s largest industry – education services – faces the potential for millions in federal funding cuts following...

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Federal education funding cuts poised to disrupt local economy (Part One)

Guest Contributor - 03/02/20250

By Loraine DeBonis/For The Sentinel MURRAY - More than $27 million in federal funding for K-12 and higher education in Calloway County could be at...

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Weekly Public Meeting Schedule (Feb. 24-28)

Sentinel Staff - 02/23/20250

Monday (Feb. 24) The Murray-Calloway County Hospital Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet at noon in the hospital’s Garrison Board Room and via Zoom...

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