Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu While a patient in Nelson County refused to be quarantined against medical advice and more cases have been confirmed in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear and the City of Murray are taking further precautions to try to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Briefing from Beshear During a news conference at 5 Read More
Story by Haley Penrod, Contributing writer In November 2018, Bob Rogers was elected the new mayor of Murray. On Jan. 29, The News sat down with Rogers to discuss how he will make Murray State a priority and what his goals are as mayor. Some answers have been lightly edited for clarity. How do you Read More
Story by Destinee Marking, Staff writer The Murray City Council passed the ordinance implementing a one-percent payroll tax Thursday in a 6-4 vote. Council members Pat Scott and Burton Young were absent from the Aug. 24 city council meeting, Before the reading of and vote on ordinance 2017-1743, a number of council members spoke. Read More
Story by Lindsey Coleman, Staff writer As Monday’s total solar eclipse approaches, the city of Murray as well as local viewing areas are gearing up to welcome visitors to Western Kentucky. “We are not expecting there to be any major issues over the weekend and during the eclipse, but anytime there are more people moving Read More