Simon Elfrink Staff Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu While COVID-19 has taken its toll on the traditional college experience, Murray State plans to maintain the Homecoming tradition by inviting alumni all over the world to take part in socially-distanced activities. The Murray State Office of Alumni Relations teamed up with the Student Activities Board to make an unforgettable Read More
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu Following Gov. Andy Beshear’s visit to Murray State on Feb. 17, he visited the Barkley Regional Airport in Paducah on Monday, Feb. 24, to announce a major project for western Kentucky. Beshear announced a $5 million state contribution which will be made toward a new airport terminal to improve access, Read More
Story by Lindsey Coleman, Staff writer On Feb. 15, approximately 120 representatives from the Purchase region traveled to Frankfort, Kentucky, to meet with legislators and cabinet officials in hopes of making the region’s voice heard at an event called Calloway to the Capitol. Gov. Matt Bevin spoke as the keynote speaker at the luncheon, sessions Read More
Story by Alicia Steele, Assistant News Editor Members of the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce and Calloway County business owners will travel to the state capitol Feb. 15 to bring issues of Calloway County face-to-face with Kentucky legislators. “The goal is to go up to Frankfort and articulate things that we’re needing, wanting, to benefit Read More
The Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce Advocacy Committee is maintaining relationships with surrounding area chambers to endorse possible legislation that would increase the speed limit on U.S. 68/Ky. Hwy. 80 to 65 mph. The combined federal and state highway project intertwines east across Kentucky and acts as a vital transportation route for cities like Murray, Read More
Gov. Steve Beshear announced German automotive supplier iwis (pronounced ee-vis and written in lower case) will establish its first U.S.-based manufacturing operation in Murray next year. The new company will move into the 119,000-square-foot old Webasto plant that closed down north of Murray in 2008 and bring 75 new jobs to the region. The announcement Read More
In the next year, Murray will see the completed construction and opening of at least five new food chains and three liquor stores, with more businesses on the way. A wave of new business is coming to Murray, attracted through a combination of Murray’s growing population, the University and the city’s decision to allow for Read More
Tim Todd, dean of the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business, is thrilled for his new position as incoming chair of the most esteemed Chamber of Commerce in the U.S. The Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce has been elected as the Chamber of the Year with under $500,000 in revenue. The American Chamber of Read More