The Murray Sentinel

12/01/2025

Twenty-eight years ago, national headlines captured — in stark black and white — the shootings at McCracken County’s Heath High School on December 1, 1997. Jessica Lanier, a tenth grader at the Paducah school, still has the daily planner she kept that year. Notes about writing assignments, geometry pages to study, and upcoming quizzes are documented in the haphazard hand of a teen in a hurry.

Click the link to read the full story by Constance Alexander.

Twenty-eight years ago, national headlines captured -- in stark black and white -- the shootings at McCracken County’s Heath High School on December 1, 1997 ...

11/30/2025

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11/29/2025

MURRAY – After prevailing over Lloyd Memorial in the state class 3A semifinals Friday, 27-20, the undefeated Murray High School football team is topping off its record-breaking season with a trip to the championship game.

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11/29/2025

And the crowd goes wild at the Big Apple as Murray High wins over Lloyd Memorial 27-20!! The 14-0 Murray Tigers are taking their fourth trip to the state final!

(This post originally said this was the Tigers third trip to state finals. We apologize for the error.)

11/28/2025

A great turnout at yesterday's send-off for the MHS Football team!! The take on Lloyd Memorial in the state semi-finals at 6 p.m. tonight!

11/28/2025

The state semifinal game between Murray High and Erlanger Lloyd Memorial starts at 6 p.m. tonight!

Be sure to check out Karl Flood 's play-by-play coverage on the Classic Murray group page! Or if you'd rather watch the game yourself, we've learned the Big Apple is hosting a watch party!

11/27/2025

The MHS football team is on their way to Erlanger!

11/26/2025

Update: Due to a family emergency, Karl could not go to Erlanger today. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts.

It's official! We're sending Karl Flood to Erlanger to cover the Tigers as they take on Erlanger Lloyd Memorial Friday! But first, the community is invited to join in sending the team off. See the details below.

11/25/2025

Mr. Dave Hornback, age 81, of Murray, passed away Friday, Nov. 21, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

A man of faith and service, Dave was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Murray. He gave generously of his time over the years as a member of the Lions Clubs in Clinton, Mayfield and Murray; as treasurer of the Murray Parks Board; as a member of the American Heart Association; and as past president of the Alpha Tau Omega Housing Corporation and Alumni Association. He was also deeply committed to supporting the Alzheimer’s Association, honoring his wife Marilyn’s memory through his dedicated fundraising efforts. His commitment to his community, his alma mater and the people around him was evident in everything he did.

Click the link to read Dave's full obituary.

Mr. Dave Hornback, age 81, of Murray, passed away Friday, Nov. 21, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Hornback was born on ...

11/25/2025

It is with the heaviest of hearts that I share our beloved mascot, Brody Jones, crossed the rainbow bridge this afternoon.

11/23/2025

In her latest column, Constance Alexander reminiscences about the Thanksgiving traditions of her youth. Here's a sneak peek:

When I was growing up, the Thanksgiving menu was anchored by the big bird, stuffing, and two kinds of potatoes — mashed white and sumptuous sweet. On both ends of the table, baskets overflowed with Parker House rolls, slathered with enough butter to clog the spunkiest arteries. Adding splotches of color to the meal were fresh carrots, string beans, and homemade gravy, steaming hot and studded with chunks of turkey giblets. (Ugh!)

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