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Beshear thanks those who rose to the challenge

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 29, 2020) – On Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear thanked every Kentuckian who sacrificed for each other and rose to the challenge of battling COVID-19 together during the Thanksgiving holiday. "The thing about this [...]...Read More

Beshear urges Kentuckians to stay strong

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 28, 2020) – On Saturday, Gov. Andy Beshear urged Kentuckians to strengthen their resolve in the fight against COVID-19, with the knowledge that help is on the way. "I know we're tired. I [...]...Read More

Thursday was highest day ever for new COVID-19 cases

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 27, 2020) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced case information for Thursday and Friday, including the highest number of new daily cases ever reported in the state and the second highest number of [...]...Read More

Beshear asks that Thanksgiving precautions be followed

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 25, 2020) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear reported 3,408 new COVID-19 cases and again asked all Kentuckians to follow safety precautions during Thanksgiving as cases surge in the commonwealth and across the country. [...]...Read More

Mitchell Ponder, Director of the Kentucky Lake Chamber of Commerce was our guest on Coffee Call

During the month of December, you have a chance to win a $50 gift card to a local Marshall County business. Mitchell Ponder, director of the Kentucky Lake Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the [...]...Read More

Beshear urges Kentuckians to celebrate Thanksgiving different this year

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 24, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear reminded Kentuckians that COVID-19 cases are already surging across the commonwealth and the entire nation. The virus' exponential growth could accelerate further after the Thanksgiving holiday [...]...Read More

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Community News

Mitchell Ponder, Director of the Kentucky Lake Chamber of Commerce was our guest on Coffee Call

During the month of December, you have a chance to win a $50 gift card to a local Marshall County business. Mitchell Ponder, director of the Kentucky Lake Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the [...]...Read More

John Miller and Tim Chiles with the Marshall County Refuse Department were guests on Coffee Call

John Miller and Tim Chiles from the Marshall County Refuse Department joined us recently on WCBL's Coffee Call program. The refuse center stopped accepting tires September 1, but coming up December 3, 4 and 5 [...]...Read More

Calvert City Police Dept. announce “Cram the Cruiser” event

The Calvert City Police Department is joining with some local businesses for the 2020 “Cram the Cruiser” holiday event. There will be a police cruiser taking donations at Cash Express located at 96 East 5th [...]...Read More

Sports News

MSU Men’s Basketball begins 96th season at home against Kentucky Wesleyan

UPDATE: Saturday's game against Kentucky Wesleyan has been cancelled. 23rd season at the CFSB Center sees MSU enter 2020-21 with a 21-game home win streak Follow the game live: Radio: Froggy 103.7 FM Streaming Audio: [...]...Read More

Marshall County Hoopfest rescheduled for Feb. 18-20, 2021

Marshall County Athletic Office released a revised Marshall County Hoopfest schedule. Originally scheduled for Dec. 3-5, the Hoopfest will now be played Feb. 18-20 after a decision by the KHSAA Board of Controls to move [...]...Read More

Changes made to start of Murray State Men’s Basketball schedule

96th season in program history to begin with two games at home against Kentucky Wesleyan Murray State Athletics announced a change to the 2020-21 men’s basketball schedule with the cancellation of the season opener with Brescia [...]...Read More

School News

Murray State University to host virtual Racer Day event Dec. 5

Geared toward prospective students and families, event will provide helpful information from admissions staff, financial services, housing and more MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University will host a virtual Racer Day event on Saturday, Dec. [...]...Read More

Marshall Meals pick-up information – starts Nov. 16

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Murray State University unveils two campus statues recognizing Dr. John W. Carr and Racer One

MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University formally unveiled a pair of statues Saturday, Oct. 31 to recognize an instrumental figure in the institution's history as well as a beloved campus tradition, thanks to the generous [...]...Read More

Police Blotter

Kentucky State Police encourage motorists to prepare for potential winter weather

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 29, 2020) – Kentuckians could experience their first taste of winter weather as a band of snow is predicted to impact the Commonwealth late Sunday night. The Kentucky State Police (KSP) are asking [...]...Read More

Calvert City Police Dept. announce “Cram the Cruiser” event

The Calvert City Police Department is joining with some local businesses for the 2020 “Cram the Cruiser” holiday event. There will be a police cruiser taking donations at Cash Express located at 96 East 5th [...]...Read More

State News

Federal Court rules in-person learning at religious schools can continue, stops enforcement of Governor’s unconstitutional order

FRANKFORT, Ky. (November 25, 2020) – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky today ruled in favor of Attorney General Cameron and Danville Christian Academy in issuing a statewide preliminary injunction against Governor [...]...Read More

Senator Danny Carroll’s Legislative Update

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is well underway, but it will undoubtedly look different for all of us this year. However, we in the Kentucky General Assembly are doing our best to [...]...Read More