Murray State Athletics Sets Community Service Record with Nearly 2,400 Hours

(MURRAY, Ky.)-Murray State University’s athletics department reached a new milestone in community involvement this past year, logging 2,340 hours of service — a 95 percent jump over the previous year’s total. The surge in volunteerism touched dozens
Brief Outage Planned May 12 of Flashing Beacon at Intersection of KY 1660 and KY 121 in Murray

(PADUCAH, Ky.) (May 7, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is planning a temporary outage of the flashing beacon at the intersection of KY 1660/Robertson Road and KY 121 in Murray, on Tuesday, May 12. Crews will be
Wanda Sue Belt, 78

Wanda Sue Belt, 78, of Possum Trot, Kentucky, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 4, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Wanda was a homemaker,
Norma L. Nelson, 94

Norma L. Nelson, 94, of Symsonia, Kentucky, entered her eternal home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Norma was a second-grade teacher for twenty years at Symsonia Elementary School, until her retirement. She was a member of Oak
Murray Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Warrant Service

(CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky.) — A Murray man was arrested late Tuesday night after deputies discovered illegal drugs in his possession while serving an outstanding warrant, the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office reported. Deputies made contact with Mason Cody
Norma Jean Ross, 95

Ms. Norma Jean Ross, age 95 of Hardin, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Anna Mae Owen Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. After receiving her Master’s degree from Murray State University, she devoted 30
Heather Faye (Hutson) McCarver, 48
Heather Faye (Hutson) McCarver, 48, of Mayfield, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Jackson Purchase Medical Center. Born August 17, 1977, in Murray, Kentucky, Heather was the daughter of Joe Pat Hutson and Linda (Hill)
