Murray KY

Theodore Roosevelt Mason Howard isn’t a name that’s included in every history book, but the Murray native was on the frontlines seeking justice and equality during the civil rights movement. The western Kentucky man would play a key role in the aftermath of the lynching of Emmett Till, telling countless people about the corruption and racism rampant in the South at the time.

A Murray State University professor was selected for the Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program (KALP) on Jan. 11.

The Murray city council voted eight to four against reducing the number of council members at its bimonthly meeting on Thursday.

Construction is currently underway on the $7.9 million Calloway County Public Library expansion and renovation project, as documented in recent social media posts.

A Murray mother recently had the opportunity to share her experiences raising a family in a book about parents with disabilities.

The city of Murray is set to receive major improvements to it’s downtown area after being awarded a $50,000 dollar grant from T-Mobile.

The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a Confederate monument in downtown Murray was found defaced with red paint Thursday morning.

Fern Terrace, a personal care home for the elderly in Murray, is set to close Nov. 19 after 49 years in operation due to staffing shortages.

As more employers across the country are requiring employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19, religious exemptions to opt out of receiving the vaccines have increasingly come into the national spotlight. Some western Kentucky church leaders are weighing the need for religious exemptions and are offering guidance on the vaccines to congregations.

The Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual “City Sidewalk Sale” this weekend, when many chamber businesses will offer special discounts to entice residents to shop and dine locally.