When Gov. Andy Beshear lifted the mask mandates in June, Kentuckians everywhere breathed a sigh of relief. They could finally return to their everyday lives and stop having to worry about whether or not they’ll get sick from going to work or to the grocery store. The relief did not last very long. Around July Read More
Update: Please read the latest editorial with updated information regarding this topic here. In a recent interview with The Murray State News, President Bob Jackson said the University will not disclose positive COVID-19 cases on campus in order to protect the privacy of students, faculty and staff. When a Murray State member tests positive, it Read More
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu The Calloway County Health Department confirmed the first death of a Calloway County resident related to COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 7. With 147 new reported cases, the total number in Kentucky has risen to 1,149, resulting in 65 deaths. The death in Calloway County was not reported before this count Read More
Elizabeth Erwin Public Relations Manager eerwin1@murraystate.edu Paducah, Ky. — Gov. Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear faced off during the first gubernatorial forum on Oct. 3, 2019. With over 500 people in attendance, the forum was the first of five debates between the two candidates. The forum was hosted by the Paducah Area Chamber Read More
Story by Abby Siegel, News Editor Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear traveled to Murray State Monday to raise awareness and bring transparency to sexual violence on college campuses. “We need to make sure that the way we go about investigating and prosecuting always puts that person first and gives them the confidence that when you Read More
Story by Kayla Harrell, News Editor Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear says he will sue Gov. Matt Bevin in Franklin Circuit Court as early as Friday if the Republican governor does not rescind his immediate 4.5 percent budget cut to public colleges and universities. Beshear said the governor’s action was illegal and outside of his authority. Read More
Governor Beshear is absolutely right. As he shared in his annual state of the Commonwealth speech earlier this month, Kentucky must “create a seamless, cradle-to-career education system that is better preparing our students for this complex world.” It is this long-term strategy that will lift the standard of living and quality of life of our Read More
Gov. Steve Beshear announced earlier this month a plan approving the issuance of bonds by Kentucky’s public universities for campus improvements, which would be supported by university revenues. The agency bonds are at no cost to taxpayers and are issued by the individual universities. Murray State would receive $9.9 million for Hester Residential College dormitory renovations, $590,000 Read More