By Gary Pitts/Murray Ledger & Times
Calloway County, KY – Calloway County is receiving a grant of over $15,000 dollars to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. A national board consisting of representatives from numerous charitable agencies throughout the US identified the county as a high-need area based on numerous bouts with severe weather in recent years. Peggy Billington with the local United Way office tells the Murray Ledger & Times local emergency and charitable organizations can apply for funds, but must contact the United Way office by July 27.