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| Ground Broken on Murray Dog Park |
Thursday News Update
HAZEL MAN FACES ABUSE CHARGES
Bite marks, facial bruising and signs of choking on a 5-month old child lead to the arrest of 25-year-old Christopher Clark of Hazel. Clark has been charged with first-degree criminal abuse and is being held in the Calloway County Jail on a $100,000 cash bond.DOG PARK CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY
Ground was broken yesterday at the new dog park in Murray. Linda Cherry has been raising funds for the park through the group Lost But Loved Animal Rescue. One of...
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| Mayfield Plant Announces Layoffs |
Wednesday News Update
CHANGES COMING TO WEBASTO
Officials at Webasto are considering various money saving options. Workers at the Webasto plant in Murray were notified this week that because of the declining state of the auto industry the company is considering partnering with another company to do something else at the plant, try to sell the building and equipment to another company or close the plant and move operations elsewhere. Company officials say they're working hard to keep the Murray operation...
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| Randon Cavette guarding Calloway's Josh Streetman in 2006 game |
Tuesday News Update
BLANKENSHIP PLANNING CHANGES IN HIS OFFICE
It has only been a month since Mark Blankenship was appointed the commonwealth attorney for Marshall and Calloway counties. Blankenship, a Murray state alumnus, has already made plans to change office staffing and duties. Some of his changes include reopening the Marshall county judicial center, he also plans on hiring a part time detective, which will be part of Blankenship’s focus on violent crimes and a backlog of about 200...
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| Boones Represent Murray in Washington |
Monday News Update
DONE DEAL FOR DUNN
Murray State University President Randy Dunn received an automatic four more years on the job. The university’s Board of Regents announced the extension Friday after a brief, closed session at Pogue Library on campus. Dunn’s contract now will run until 2012. The board also discussed a recent enrollment report by Alison Marshall, interim director of enrollment management. The total full-time undergraduate students from all Murray State campuses...
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| Murray Police Make Two Felony Arrests |
Friday News Update
MURRAY POLICE ARREST TWO
Last night, Murray Police Officer Todd Clere initiated a traffic stop at C.C. Lowry Drive, when two subjects attempted to exit the vehicle and flee. Clere and Officer Jay Herndon were able to apprehend both individuals at the scene. 45-year old Carmen Summerville of Murray was arrested on several outstanding Calloway County warrants. She was charged with felony theft, forgery, and contempt of court based on the warrants, and the traffic stop led to additional...
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| Extended New Year's Eve hours on Public Safety agenda |
Thursday News Update
9-1-1 TEST TODAY
Calloway County Emergency Management will be conducting a test of a new 911 public-alert system via landline telephones to county residents and businesses this morning around 10am that will say, "This is a test… This only a test." The test will affect both the city and the rural areas, as well as selected areas that will test the system's capability in alerting only a single neighborhood. Cell phones will not be called during today's test, but those can...
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| Judge Bill Cunningham to Speak in Mayfield |
Wednesday News Update
LYON COUNTY MAN KILLED IN ACCIDENT
One man was killed in a one car accident in Lyon County last night just before 7pm. 42-year old David Holloman was traveling northbound on Ky 373 in Eddyville when his vehicle ran off the right shoulder of the roadway. State Police believe Holloman overcorrected and when his vehicle re-entered the roadway he lost control, struck a ditch and overturned. Holloman was ejected from the vehicle.ROBERTSON WANTS SPECIAL PROSECUTOR IN PENDLETON CASE
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| Today is Veteran's Day |
Tuesday News Update
DELAY GRANTED IN COOPER CASE
Special prosecutor G.L. Ovey was granted additional time to review the case against Murray police officer John "Andy" Cooper. Ovey appeared Monday before Calloway Circuit Judge Dennis Foust who set a pretrial conference for December 19. Cooper is charged with reckless homicide stemming from a March 18 wreck that killed Ray Walker of Murray. The police car struck Walker's car whild Cooper drove west on Main Street responding to what turned out to be...
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| Hospital Meeting tonight at RSEC |
Monday News Update
CHEERING CROWDS WELCOME HOME 438TH
More than 100 soldiers from the 438TH Military Police Company came home yesterday, and they were greeted by a cheering crowd as their busses entered the parking lot at Calloway County High School . Soldiers were greeted by hugs, kisses, and screams from their friends and families, with many of the soldiers holding their babies in the air after seeing them for the first time.The 438TH left Murray last year for training in Fort Dix, N.J., and ultimately...
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| 438th Coming Home Sunday |
Friday News Update
PIT BULLS FOUND DEAD
Eleven dead pit bulls were found Thursday morning in a creek on Bryant Ford Road in McCracken County with gunshot wounds to the head and bite marks typical of those seen on fighting dogs. Fresh blood smears were found on the bridge and bridge railing indicating that the dogs were thrown off the bridge. Most of the dogs had thrown off the bridge within the past 24 to 48 hours, possibly even Wednesday night.
MURRAY MAN FACING CAR THEFT CHARGES
Mark...
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| Murray's Best Western Robbed |
Thursday News Update
MURRAY HOTEL ROBBED
Murray Police are investigating the robbery of the Best Western Hotel on 641 North. Police responded to the scene at 8:45 last night. Hotel clerk Josh Abel told them that a white make armed with a pistol entered the lobby and demanded money. The suspect is described as a white male, 5'8" tall with dark curly hair. Nobody was injured. State Police assisted. Anyone with
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| Ken Winters Defeated Carroll Hubbard |
Wednesday News Update
OBAMA ELECTED ON HISTORIC NIGHT
President-elect Barack Obama says America is a place where all things are possible. Obama made the remarks after a resounding win last night in the race for the White House. The 47-year old Obama will be America's first African American president. Addressing supporters in Chicago, Illinois Senator Obama said, "change has come to America." After talking with Republican rival John McCain by phone, Obama called the Arizona senator...
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| Showdown Day! |
Tuesday News Update
RECORD TURNOUT POSSIBLE
The polls have opened on what could be a record-setting election day in Kentucky. Les Fugate, a spokesman for the Kentucky Secretary of State's office, said turnout on Tuesday is predicted to be 65-70 percent. A record 2.9 million Kentuckians are registered to vote, up from about 2.8 million people in the 2004 presidential election. That year, nearly 65 percent of them voted, according to the State Board of Elections. Fugate says if turnout matches expectations,...
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| Murray High Band Takes 3rd in State |
Monday News Update
CALLOWAY 2ND IN CLASS 4A, MURRAY HIGH 3RD IN CLASS A AT KMEA FINALS
Both local high school marching bands had incredible weekends at the KMEA State Marching Band Championships at Papa John's Stadium in Louisville. Calloway County took second place in the state in 4A with a score of 84, just behind state champion Madisonville-North Hopkins 89.79. The Lakers advanced to the championship by finishing fourth in the 4A semifinals at South Oldham High School. In Class A, Murray...
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| Gun Deer Season Begins November 8 |
Friday News Update
ABSENTEE VOTING TURNOUT HIGH
The line at the County Clerks Office was out the door Thursday, as people waited to cast their absentee ballots just days away from the general election. Election Officials say this could be the biggest turnout the county's ever seen. Clerks throughout the area encourage you to call their office before Election Day to see if your voting precinct has changed. There are four precinct location changes in Calloway County and two new precincts. To make polling...
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| Pictured are, from left: Keena Miller, Director of the Center for Health & Wellness; Dr. Kanchan Koirala, Pulmonologist; Dr. Christopher King, Neurologist; and Sheila Walker, Director of Pharmacy, at the recent Murray State Health Fair. Murray Hospital |
Thursday News Update
CONSTRUCTION FRIDAY ON CHESTNUT STREET
A construction crew has tentative plans to close East Chestnut Street in Murray this Friday. It is expected to be closed from approximately 7:30 to noon between US 641 and Industrial Road. The construction work in the 100 block of East Chestnut Street will require a crane to be placed on the roadway. The roadway will remain open to local traffic on each side of the closure.NEW VOTING MACHINES AND OTHER CHANGES TUESDAY
Voters in...
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| Tiger Band Ready Compete for State Title Saturday |
Wednesday News Update
FUNERAL SERVICES TODAY FOR MURDER VICTIMS
Today the gymnasium at Trigg County High School has been transformed from a place for competition and fun, to a place for a very serious ceremony. Funeral services are being held for three youngsters who met a violent end. Services are being held for 14-year-old Kortney Mcburney-Frensley, 17-year-old Kayla Williams and five-year-old Ethan Frensley. The three were murdered, their mother assaulted and raped and their Trigg County home set on fire....
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| McConnell and Chao In Murray Today |
Tuesday News Update
TUITION TASK FORCE TO MEET
The Murray State University Board of Regents Tuition Task Force will meet in Special Session Wednesday in the Jesse Stuart Room of The Pouge Library on campus. The Task Force will outline its purpose, direction, and plan for future meetings. The meeting begins at 6:30FREEZE WARNING SENDS KTC INTO ACTION
Due to the freeze watch that has been issued Wednesday morning, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to treat some area bridges with salt brine to...
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| Tiger Gym Gets Help From Pella |
Monday News Update
GARLANDS INDICTED
The Calloway County coroner was indicted Friday on charges of official misconduct and marijuana possession. Mike Garland was indicted for cultivating more than five marijuana plants; theft of a controlled substance over $300; possession of marijuana (firearms enhanced); possession of drug paraphernalia (first offense-firearms enhanced); first-degree possession of a controlled substance (first offense); and theft of a legend drug (perscription drug) under $300 (first...
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| SAAC Helping Needline During Make a Difference Day |
Friday News Update
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY IS SATURDAY
The Murray State Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) has big plans for the next "Make a Difference Day" at Roy Stewart Stadium tomorrow. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. While hundreds of people drop off unwanted items for proper disposal, the MSU SAAC will collect canned food for the Murray/Calloway County Need Line. As people come through the line in the big parking lot of Stewart Stadium, they are asked to also bring canned food...
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Thursday News Update
WHITFIELD ANNOUNCES HEAD START GRANT
U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield announced today that the Murray Board of Education has been awarded a $2,048,288 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The funds will be used for Head Start projects within the school district. "The importance of early childhood education as a tool for encouraging both social development and a love of learning cannot be overstated," Whitfield said. "Head Start is a critical...
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| Soccer Alums Honored at Murray High |
Wednesday News Update
WKU ON LOCKDOWN
Officials at Western Kentucky University say they've sent text messages warning students to seek shelter after reports of shots fired on campus. Police spokesman Barry Pruitt says officers have had reports of shots fired at the school about an hour north of Nashville, Tenn., but have not confirmed them. University spokesman Bob Skipper says at least one building on the university's south campus has been evacuated after someone reported seeing gunmen. University lawyer...
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| Dunlap In Court |
Tuesday News Update
MURDER SUSPECT IN COURT
Kentucky State Police say a man charged with three counts of capital murder in southwest Kentucky near Fort Campbell once lived near the victims. Trooper Dean Patterson says 36-year-old Kevin Wayne Dunlap of Hopkinsville once lived "down the road" from the home where two teen sisters and their brother were slain last week. Patterson says the possibility exists "that they at least knew each other" but he declined to elaborate or say if they...
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| Another Good Weekend for Lakers |
Monday News Update
LAKER BAND EXCELS IN NASHVILLE
The Calloway County High School Laker Band competed in the Music City Invitational (MCI) marching band festival Saturday. The Laker Band was awarded Second Place in Class AAA and Superior Ratings for Band and Guard. Calloway County High School was also selected for finals competition and tied for fourth place overall. Twenty-three bands from Georgia, Kentucky, and Tennessee traveled to Nashville to participate in the annual event hosted by McGavock High...
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| Fall on the Farm Saturday at Pullen Complex |
Friday News Update
MORE DETAILS IN TRIGG FIRE DEATHS
A fire in Trigg county Wednesday left three children dead and investigators scrambling as their mother was found stabbed and in critical condition. Two of Kristy Frensley’s children were in high school the other in kindergarten, and all are dead. Frensley was attacked with a knife and was found alive by the pool; she underwent surgery and is expected to make a full recovery. Neighbors say the children had their throats slashed. State Police say...
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| Tire Amnesty Day |
Thursday News Update
AT LEAST THREE FOUND DEAD IN TRIGG FIRE
Kentucky State Police are currently conducting an investigation of a residential fire in the Roaring Springs community of Trigg County. A total of three people found deceased at the residence and another individual who was removed from the scene and transported for medical treatment whose condition is unknown at this time. The cause of the fire is still under investigation and cause of death still has not been determined. At this time all...
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| Calloway Students Can Get Free Flu Shots |
Wednesday News Update
FLU CLINICS COMING FOR CALLOWAY STUDENTS
The Calloway County School System is offering free influenza vaccinations to any Calloway County student. Permission forms are being sent home with each student, and they must be completed, signed, and returned by October 27. The flu shot clinic will take place at all Calloway County elementary schools October 29, and at the middle school and high school on October 30.CCSD AMONG THOSE GETTING HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANTS
Governor Steve Beshear...
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| Milling and Repaving Begins on Main St. in Murray |
Tuesday News Update
TWO INJURED IN SEMI ACCIDENT
An overturned tractor-trailer rig caused a traffic jam on the Purchase Parkway for five hours Monday. 38-year old Angel DePriest of Grand Rivers was parked in the emergency lane under the Symsonia Highway overpass at the Benton exit when she began trying to merge into traffic. 36-year old Christopher McClure of Farmington was driving south in his tractor-trailer when it hit DePriest’s pickup truck. It spun around the cab of the tractor-trailer and...
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| Firearms Charges Dropped against Garland |
MAN ARRESTED, ATV RECOVERED
Just before nine Saturday night, Murray Police officer Jay Herndon observed an ATV westbound on Poplar Street that had been reported stolen earlier in the day by the Calloway County Sheriff's Department. Herndon pursued the vehicle and it fled north on Seventh Street. The driver wrecked the vehicle on Main Street and then fled on foot. He was located and arrested at Sixth and Olive, and identified as 23-year old Dustin Cobb of Murray. He was lodged in the...
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| Governor Taking Action for State Economy |
Friday News Update
GOVERNOR ADDRESSES ECONOMIC ISSUES
Governor Steve Beshear yesterday announced several steps his administration is taking to continue building Kentucky’s economy and ensure that basic services and financial institutions are protected. During a wide-ranging briefing with reporters, Beshear said he is creating an Economic Action Team that will help ensure that banks, the housing markets and services such as health care coverage are maintained. Other measures Beshear discussed include...
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| Murray Woman's Club Forum is Tonight |
Thursday News Update
MISD READY FOR HOMECOMING
The Murray Independent School District is gearing up for this weekend’s annual Homecoming Celebration (A Time After Time), as the Murray Tigers prepare to host Fulton City Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by the Murray Tiger Quarterback Club, a Tailgate reception for all alumni and Tiger friends will be held underneath the black and gold tent in the Ty Holland Stadium parking area from 6-7 p.m. During this time the 2008 MHS Football Hall of Fame...
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| Hear Tonight's Debate on 1340 WNBS at 8:00 p.m. |
Tuesday News Update
BLOODWORTH HONORED
Murray Elementary School P4 teacher Holly Bloodworth will travel to Frankfort on Oct. 22 to be honored in the Capitol Rotunda to be recognized as an Ashland Inc. Teacher Achievement Award recipient. Bloodworth was among 24 teachers selected from across the state. This year’s candidates only include two western Kentucky teachers: Bloodworth and Jimmy Dyer, a Caldwell County chemistry and forensics science teacher. Dignitaries from government, education and...
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| Murray High's Sydney Smith and Alex Adams Honored by All-A |
Monday News Update
DUNBAR CLAIMS BAND TITLE AT MSU
Murray State University's Stewart Stadiium hosted the Bands of America Regional Championships Saturday, featuring 20 bands from five states, including the Murray High Tiger Band, and an exhibition performance by the Murray State Racer Band. Lexington Dunbar took top honors at the contest with Adair County finishing second .MHS SENIORS HONORED
Murray High Soccer players Sydney Smith and Alex Adams were recently recognized as the winning recipients...
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| Whitfield Proposes Lake Barkley Solution |
Friday News Update
MSU WALL OF FAME DEDICATION MONDAY
The Murray High School Soccer Wall of Fame Dedication will be held Monday at 5 p.m. at the Mallory France Soccer Complex on the MHS campus. MHS Boys’ Soccer coach, Jim Bauer said the Wall of Fame project was designed to recognize the efforts and achievements of former players. It is the second year to induct hall of fame recipients. The unveiling of the "Wall of Fame" will debut a listing of former players, record holders, Hall of Fame...
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| Bunning Votes No on Rescue Package |
Thursday News Update
MAN ARRESTED AFTER LENGTHY STANDOFF
At around noon yesterday, Kentucky State Police responded to a complaint of a verbal dispute between husband and wife in Calloway County. Troopers and deputies with the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area on Countryside Drive and met with the female caller who had left the residence. After speaking with the female it was learned that 55-year old Kenneth Holt had allegedly threatened her life during the dispute. She also stated...
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| Murray High Band to Compete Saturday in Murray |
Wednesday News Update
HICKORY MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILD
The Graves County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Hickory man Tuesday on charges of sodomizing a child. 43-year old John K. Purcell was arrested at his home on a warrant charging him with two counts of sodomy. A 7-year-old girl told investigators that Purcell sodomized her on one occasion in late 2007 when she was 6, according to the sheriff’s department. Deputy sheriffs learned of the allegations after the girl told her mother...
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