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92 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in biggest one-day jump

Ninth death reported; Major Disaster Declaration, CARES Act open federal aid for Kentucky's response FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 28, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Saturday that 92 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 [...]...Read More

State loses three more to coronavirus; Kentuckians should limit unnecessary travel to Tennessee

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 27, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday said his administration is continuing strong efforts to stop the spread of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The Governor reiterated his call to Kentuckians to [...]...Read More

Murray State University Institute of Engineering producing face shields for local COVID-19 response

MURRAY, Ky. — The Murray State University Institute of Engineering is producing and donating face shield apparatuses as part of its response to the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Engineering Graphics and Design program [...]...Read More

Beshear Urges Kentuckians to Stay Healthy at Home; 248 cases in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 26, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday repeated his call for Kentuckians to stay Healthy at Home, said that the state is working quickly to prepare an initial drive-through testing center [...]...Read More

Kevin Saal and Dave Winder with Murray State Athletics were guests by phone on Coffee Call

Murray State, along with all of us, has been greatly affected the the COVID-19 pandemic. WCBL's Jeff Waters spoke with Athletic Director Kevin Saal and associate director Dave Winder. Saal says the cancellation of the [...]...Read More

APRIL IS NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH Annual awareness campaign across the Commonwealth and the U.S. raises understanding and urgency around the importance of organ donation

March 25, 2020, Each April National Donate Life Month we celebrate, a ramped-up, month-long initiative to focus attention on the life and death issues surrounding organ/tissue donation and transplantation. Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) and [...]...Read More

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Community News

4-H Encourages Youth Gardening; Offers Resources

With the COVID-19 pandemic upending most people’s sense of normal, Kentucky 4-H is encouraging families with young people to take to their backyards and get their hands dirty growing a garden. “Gardening can give young [...]...Read More

4-H Camp Registration Deadline & Discounted Price Extended

As of 3/26/2020, Marshall County 4-H Camp is still scheduled for this summer! The Marshall County 4-H Council is excited to announce an even more discounted price for 4-H Camp 2020! The new discounted price [...]...Read More

Kevin Saal and Dave Winder with Murray State Athletics were guests by phone on Coffee Call

Murray State, along with all of us, has been greatly affected the the COVID-19 pandemic. WCBL's Jeff Waters spoke with Athletic Director Kevin Saal and associate director Dave Winder. Saal says the cancellation of the [...]...Read More

Sports News

Tyler Stokes will continue basketball career at Quincy University

Tyler Stokes has signed his National Letter of Intent to play basketball at Quincy University in Quincy, Ill. He will play for Head Coach Ryan Hellenthal in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Tyler finished a [...]...Read More

Former Kentucky star Rex Chapman opens up on ESPN’s E60

By LARRY VAUGHT ESPN’s Ryan McGee lives in Charlotte and about five weeks ago took his 15-year-old daughter, a high school freshman, and her friends to see the Charlotte Hornets play. During the game highlights [...]...Read More

Clarks River NWR Proposes Changes to Hunting Program

Hunting on national wildlife refuges is a tradition that dates back to the early 1900s. Today, more than 370 refuges are open to the public for hunting across the country. Here in the southeast, national [...]...Read More

School News

Benton Educator Nominated for National History Day® Teacher of the Year

WASHINGTON, D.C. and BENTON, KENTUCKY–Mrs. Kelly Weaver, a teacher at Marshall County High School in Benton, Kentucky, was nominated for the Hannah E. (Liz) MacGregor Teacher of the Year award. The MacGregor Teacher of the [...]...Read More

Attorney General Releases Internet Safety Tips for Parents, Children during COVID-19 Social Distancing

Frankfort, Ky. (March 19, 2020) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron today released tips from the Attorney General's Cyber Crimes Unit to help parents and caregivers keep their children safe when they are online. As a [...]...Read More

Kentucky Universities closing, finishing spring semesters with online/alternative instruction

Across the nation, Universities are transitioning to online and alternative instruction for students throughout the remainder of the 2020 spring semester and spring Commencement ceremonies have been postponed in many cases. These announcements come while [...]...Read More

Police Blotter

Two semi’s involved in I-24 collision at 17mm

On March 26, 2020, at approximately 12:41am, McCracken County Sheriff Deputies responded to the 17mm of Interstate 24, regarding an injury collision, involving two semi tractor-trailers. Investigation revealed Ricardo Contreras, 67, of Donna Texas, was [...]...Read More

Marshall County man arrested for burglary

On February 27, 2020 McCracken County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a burglary of a barn located on Old Hinkleville Road in the West Paducah area. Multiple items were stolen including trailers and 4 wheelers. Evidence [...]...Read More

State News

Beshear signs more than 35 bills including law to restrict tobacco, vaping

Governor signs bills expunging acquittals, making Transportation Cabinet sole issuer of driver's licenses FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 28, 2020) – In the midst of leading Kentucky's response to a worldwide pandemic that has infected more than [...]...Read More

Congressman Comer Speaks in Support of Coronavirus Emergency Relief Bill on House Floor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman James Comer (KY-1) spoke this morning on the floor of the House of Representatives to express his support for the stimulus package under discussion. He noted that while not perfect, the [...]...Read More