For the first time in more than two years, the Murray State Racers lost their second straight game Saturday afternoon against Valparaiso. Despite sitting senior big men Ed Daniel and Brandon Garrett for most of the first half due to foul trouble, the Racers controlled the game. Isaiah Canaan’s ten points and four assists Read More
The Kentucky State Police, in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies, will be out in full force during the New Years Eve holiday. The official holiday enforcement period begins Dec. 28 at 6 p.m. and will continue through Jan. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Last year, traffic crashes across Kentucky claimed the lives of six people Read More
Another chapter was added to one of the longest rivalries in college basketball Sunday, as the Racers faced the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers for the 150th time. Since their first meeting in 1932, the Hilltoppers have owned the series, winning 95 of 149 games. The Racers have had the advantage lately, however, winning two of the Read More
At the Board of Regents quarterly meeting on Dec. 14 Chairman Constantine Curris announced the forming of a new committee that will evaluate President Randy Dunn’s contract. Curris said the committee will be formed next month. Faculty Regent Jack Rose and Staff Regent Phil Schooley reiterated to the board the support of the Faculty Senate Read More
Wade Northington, director of the Breathitt Veterinary Center, received the 2012 Distinguished Service Award at the 101st Annual Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association Meeting and 39th Mid-America Veterinary Conference this fall in Louisville, Ky. He received this recognition for his devotion to the veterinary profession and providing quality service to the community and the association. Northington Read More
The Florida Board of Education announced the new education commissioner Wednesday morning. President Randy Dunn was not selected. Former Indiana school superintendent Tony Bennett was chosen for the position. The board of education met Tuesday afternoon to interview each of the three finalists. Among Bennett and Dunn was Charles Hokanson Jr., a former U.S. Department of Read More
President Randy Dunn appeared before the Florida Board of Education Tuesday afternoon to for his interview for the Florida Education Commissioner position. Dunn was the last of three candidates to be interviewed for the position out of 169 original contenders. The other applicants interviewed were Tony Bennett, outgoing Indiana state school superintendent and Charles Hokanson Read More
Murray State wide receiver/return specialist Walter Powell put together one of the most electrifying season’s in Racer football history, and for his efforts, the junior was named a FCS First-Team All-America by The Sports Network as an all-purpose selection. Also, quarterback Casey Brockman was named the third-team quarterback. The awards are not the first for Read More