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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: CFSB CEO testifies before Congress on impact of regulatory overreach on community banks

Press Releases - 05/06/20250

BENTON, KY – Community Financial Services Bank (CFSB) Chairman and CEO, J. Michael Radcliffe testified April 29, 2025 before the U.S. House of Representatives...

Special Coverage

Local NPR station responds to executive order targeting public broadcasting

Laura Ray - 05/05/20250

MURRAY – In a move that has drawn national attention and legal scrutiny, President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week, directing federal...

Local Government

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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Press release: State officials say Kentucky can protect its own water resources

Press Releases - 04/30/20250

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 29, 2025) – Attorney General Russell Coleman, Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell and Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources Commissioner Rich Storm...

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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...

Regional & State News

Press release: New training facility named in honor of CCSO Deputy Jody Cash opens today

Press Releases - 04/28/20250

RICHMOND, Ky. – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by members of the Cash family, the Kentucky law enforcement community and the Department of...

Legal Proceedings

Moore deems Niemeyer competent to stand trial

Jessica Paine - 04/25/20250

MURRAY – On Wednesday, Calloway Circuit Judge Andrea Moore ordered that the Commonwealth’s case against Chyanne Niemeyer on charges of murder and first-degree child...

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,...

Arts & Leisure

Master Gardeners launch community composting challenge

Sentinel Staff - 04/22/20250

By Kacie Lawrence/For The Sentinel MURRAY – Composting is a great way to enrich the soil in our gardens and give our plants the nutrients...

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