MURRAY – When Bobby Love resigned from his position as principal at Calloway County High School for personal reasons Tuesday evening, rumors alleging inappropriate interactions with students were already circulating. On Wednesday, claims that he had been arrested were pervasive on social media.
However, despite the claims, the Calloway County Detention Center confirmed that Love has not been booked into the facility at any point in the past week. In addition, representatives from Kentucky State Police Post 1, the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office and the Murray Police Department confirmed that Love is not under investigation by their agencies.
The Sentinel reached out to the Calloway County School District for more information, but district spokesperson Ryan Marchetti said the only details that could be released at this time are in the email Superintendent Tres Settle sent to parents Wednesday afternoon.
Settle advised that Love would not return to the school this year. Until an interim principal is appointed, Patrick Keeney and Lynsey Smith will serve as co-principals.
“The expectations at CCHS will not change with the departure of Mr. Love,” Settle wrote. “We expect the best for our faculty, staff, and students in our classrooms and our extracurricular programs. Please continue to encourage your students to do their best during this administrative transition.”
Love began his tenure as principal on July 1 of this year, following the retirement of Steve Smith. Prior to that, he served as assistant principal for three years.
