The Murray Sentinel

10/17/2025

MURRAY – Newly released records from the Murray Independent School District (MISD) shed light on the Murray High School band’s use of a company owned by Jason Shelby, a former MHS teacher whose past conduct is now the subject of a criminal case. In correspondence with district administrators, former Band Director Tim Zeiss said he hired the company for drill design and uniforms, calling the decision poor judgment rather than a policy violation.

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MURRAY – Newly released records from the Murray Independent School District (MISD) shed light on the Murray High School band’s use of a company owned by Jas ...

10/17/2025

The plans for the Murray Independent School District's new elementary school, which will be constructed on property near the intersection of Doran and Wiswell roads, were unveiled at tonight's school board meeting.

10/14/2025

NEW CONCORD – Weather permitting, a long-term lane restriction is scheduled to start on Thursday, Oct. 23 on KY 121 at mile point 5.25 in Calloway County, as a contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) begins work on a bridge replacement project.

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10/14/2025

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10/14/2025

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Peak season has arrived for deer activity on Kentucky roadways, and motorists are reminded to stay alert for wildlife to keep safe as state transportation officials’ issue their annual Antler Alert. Nearly half of wildlife collisions occur during the last three months of the year.

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – Peak season has arrived for deer activity on Kentucky roadways, and motorists are reminded to stay alert for wildlife to keep safe as ...

10/12/2025

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10/10/2025

Steve Smith will step back into his position as principal of Calloway County High School. See the email below, Superintendent Tres Settle sent to parents this afternoon.

CCHS Parents and Guardians,

I have recently appointed Steve Smith to be the interim principal at Calloway County High School. Mr. Smith recently retired as CCHS principal in June and has a wealth of experience in our district as an administrator, teacher, and coach. Mr. Smith will start in this new role on Monday, October 13th. We are appreciative of Mr. Smith for helping us with this administrative transition at CCHS.

Your school is in capable hands with Mr. Smith and assistant principals Patrick Keeney and Lynsey Smith. I am confident that our CCHS administration will do a great job for the students, faculty, staff, and community.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a school or district administrator.

Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts.

Tres Settle, Superintendent
Calloway County Schools

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Bobby Love, who became CCHS principal after Smith retired this summer, tendered his resignation last week.

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10/08/2025

CALLOWAY COUNTY – The Calloway County Fiscal Court was among 16 recipients in the latest round of funding from Kentucky’s County-City Bridge Improvement Project (CCBIP). The county was awarded $550,000 to replace a bridge on Graham Road. Gov. Andy Beshear announced last week that $7.75 million was awarded to 13 counties and three cities to fund 17 critical bridge projects.

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CALLOWAY COUNTY – The Calloway County Fiscal Court was among 16 recipients in the latest round of funding from Kentucky’s County-City Bridge Improvemen ...

10/07/2025

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10/07/2025

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today a major lawsuit against Roblox – a popular gaming and social media platform with more than 380 million monthly users – for creating a hunting ground for child predators. Since its launch in 2006, Roblox has knowingly permitted an online environment for exploitation, directly contributing to the widespread victimization of minor children in Kentucky.

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today a major lawsuit against Roblox – a popular gaming and social media platform with more ...

10/06/2025

BEREA, Ky. – The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (FHLB) and Fahe have announced the expansion of the Rise Up Program throughout Kentucky. The Rise Up Program, funded by FHLB Cincinnati, will offer $25,000 grants to be used for down payment, closing costs or principal reduction assistance for households that qualify. A total of up to $3 million in funding is available in Kentucky.

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BEREA, Ky. – The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (FHLB) and Fahe have announced the expansion of the Rise Up Program throughout Kentucky. The Rise Up P ...