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
Haley Penrod Staff Writer hpenrod1@murraystate.edu Briggs and Stratton announced its plant in Murray will be closing next fall resulting in the loss of 600 jobs. The company produces small engines and provided jobs for many members of the community for over two decades. Danny Claiborne, chair of the Institute of Engineering, said Briggs and Stratton Read More
Story by Matthew Parks, Staff writer Briggs and Stratton in Murray is working to provide financial donations and equipment for the Horicon Marsh Veterans Hunt, a program that assists veterans by getting them outside and involved in hunting. Every year, the Hunt takes as many veterans as possible for a weekend of hunting and relaxation Read More
Murray’s Briggs and Stratton engine company received a rare visitor Wednesday when U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell stopped to talk business. McConnell, the Senate minority leader, visited Briggs and Stratton to talk with the plant management team. Rodney Bohannon, plant manager, said the visit had been planned for a month. Bohannon said the Senator’s visit was Read More