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At The Murray Sentinel, we know that independent local reporting is vital. If you believe in what we do, we hope you’ll ...
12/13/2025

At The Murray Sentinel, we know that independent local reporting is vital. If you believe in what we do, we hope you’ll chip in during our Truth Takes a Village campaign.

And thanks to NewsMatch and our local business partners Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, CFSB and The Murray Bank, your donation will be matched if you give before 12/31.

We know you count on us to tell the stories that matter to our community. Can we count on you?

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MURRAY – During its regular quarterly meeting today, the Murray State University Board of Regents approved the appointme...
12/12/2025

MURRAY – During its regular quarterly meeting today, the Murray State University Board of Regents approved the appointment of Rose Marie Ward to be the university’s new provost and vice president of academic affairs.

Read the full story on our website. Link is in the comments.

BREAKING NEWS: Within minutes of the call to order at today's Murray State University Board of Regents meeting, MSU Pres...
12/12/2025

BREAKING NEWS: Within minutes of the call to order at today's Murray State University Board of Regents meeting, MSU President Ron Patterson announced that an offer has been extended to one of the four candidates for the provost and vice president for academic affairs, and the offer was accepted. He did not say which candidate but advised that it would be addressed later in the meeting and a press release will be forthcoming.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

The Murray State Board of Regents quarterly meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. See revised agenda below. Find the Livestream li...
12/12/2025

The Murray State Board of Regents quarterly meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. See revised agenda below. Find the Livestream link here: murraystate.edu/about/streaming.aspx

It has been brought to our attention that many of you miss us posting agendas on social media. Well... ask and you shall...
12/11/2025

It has been brought to our attention that many of you miss us posting agendas on social media. Well... ask and you shall receive! Make no mistake about it, at The Sentinel, we work for YOU, the citizens of Murray/Calloway County!

There are two meetings tonight at 6 p.m. - Murray Board of Education and City Council. Tomorrow, the Murray State Board of Regents will meet at 8:30 a.m. See agendas for all three meetings below.

Note: The Calloway County Board of Education work session scheduled tomorrow morning has been canceled.

Update: The roadway has been cleared.South 16th Street is currently closed south of Belmont Drive after a single vehicle...
12/10/2025

Update: The roadway has been cleared.

South 16th Street is currently closed south of Belmont Drive after a single vehicle collision. The driver was extricated from the vehicle. According to officers on scene, the driver was conscious when first responders arrived; however, their exact condition is not known at this time. Motorists should avoid the area for the time being.

Today we reached a huge milestone: our endowment with the Murray Calloway County Community Foundation, Inc. is now activ...
12/10/2025

Today we reached a huge milestone: our endowment with the Murray Calloway County Community Foundation, Inc. is now active and fully funded thanks to your support in this year's Weaver Challenge! This community never ceases to amaze us. Thank you for believing in The Sentinel and investing in local news!

Congratulations to all of the local nonprofits who competed in this year's challenge. Together, we raised more than $408,000!! And congratulations to United Way for raising over $87,000!

🏘️Truth Takes a Village🏘️Independent journalism only works when our community stands behind it. Your support keeps The S...
12/10/2025

🏘️Truth Takes a Village🏘️

Independent journalism only works when our community stands behind it. Your support keeps The Sentinel free to all and focused on what matters most - Murray.

And thanks to , your gift goes twice as far! All donations made until the end of the year will be matched dollar-for-dollar, including recurring gifts, which are matched at their 12-month value!

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MURRAY – “You have two active citations, ma’am.” That was the opening salvo in a 30-minute scam call Friday, during whic...
12/09/2025

MURRAY – “You have two active citations, ma’am.” That was the opening salvo in a 30-minute scam call Friday, during which men posing as sheriff’s deputies invented warrants, threatened arrest and pressed for thousands of dollars – just one of the many schemes the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office has been warning about for months.

Want to read the full story? The link is in the comments.

Meet our leadership team! For those who don't recognize everyone, from the left we have: Board Member Jereme Rose, Board...
12/08/2025

Meet our leadership team! For those who don't recognize everyone, from the left we have: Board Member Jereme Rose, Board Chair Chad Lampe, Board Member Steven Hunter, Founder/Editor Jessica Paine, Board Secretary Constance Alexander and Treasurer Alan Lanier.

Fourth Street is open!!
12/08/2025

Fourth Street is open!!

The next issue of The Lookout comes out tonight. If you haven't signed up, now is the time! And don't worry, like all of...
12/07/2025

The next issue of The Lookout comes out tonight. If you haven't signed up, now is the time! And don't worry, like all of our content, it's totally free!

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