Constance Alexander: Check from governor launches Murray Art Guild transition, lauds non-profits
When Governor Andy Beshear showed up at MSU’s Wrather Auditorium recently, the most enthusiastic members of the crowd represented local…
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Constance Alexander: Our town makes space for those taking steps toward sober living
According to Holly Cherry, Transitional Living Director of Neartown, Inc. “Murray can be a little ‘boojie’” at times. What she…
Bill Cunningham: As our law enforcement officers are unjustifiably demonized, grief is replaced by anger
I’m only now able to write about the shooting death of Calloway Deputy Sheriff Jody Cash on May 16, in…
Constance Alexander: Calloway County history includes out-of-the-ordinary and commonplace
Murders in Calloway County Kentucky are few and, literally, far between, so when Lube Martin, a Black man, killed Guthrie…
Constance Alexander: There’s still time to do the right thing and remove symbols of country’s racist past
Imagine celebrating the bicentennial of Calloway County later this year. The official proceedings are likely to take place on the…
Constance Alexander: Wherever caregiving is necessary, support from hospice providers helps
“The day they said ‘hospice’ I called work and told them.” At the time, Kristy did not have much information…
Western Ky. Hunters in CWD surveillance zone must use in-person check stations during gun seasons
All deer harvested during the 2021 modern gun and muzzleloader seasons in the western Kentucky CWD Surveillance Zone – including…
Constance Alexander: Murray’s Douglass Reunion builds bridges between past, present and future
In past years, Murray’s Douglass High School Reunion attracted hundreds of attendees. The celebration usually kicked off Thursday night with…
Constance Alexander: Calloway Co. bicentennial is opportunity to break the ice and showcase diversity
Lately, local history has been a topic of conversation in Calloway County because 2022 marks three important milestones: The establishment…
Nation’s first HempWood operation to locate in Murray; $5.8M investment to create 25 FT jobs
Gov. Matt Bevin has announced that Fibonacci LLC will locate a HempWood manufacturing operation in Calloway County with a more…
Attorney General Beshear warns Kentuckians of vacation scam for travel to Florida, Bahamas
As many Kentuckians begin to plan their summer vacation, Attorney General Andy Beshear is warning of scam calls offering deep…
Constance Alexander: ‘Music Alive’ program offers hope to Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers alike
More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s, and more than 15 million are providing unpaid care for…