The Calloway County Health Department released statistics for COVID-19 cases from March to the end of November showing young adults accounting for the largest number of cases. According to the Calloway County Health Department, 521 cases were reported for adults ages 20-29 from March to November. The second highest number of cases was reported at Read More
Cady Stribling Features Editor cstribling1@murraystate.edu In a press release on Friday, April 24, Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order that outlines how Kentucky will go about primary elections, special elections and local elections scheduled for June 23 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Beshear and Secretary of State Michael Adams came to an agreement Read More
Grant Dillard Contributing Writer gdillard@murraystate.edu The Murray Police Department lit the police station green in support of Murray and Calloway County to honor those directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sergeant Andrew Wiggins from the Murray Police Department reminds the community that the MPD is there for them during this time. “To show our unity Read More
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
Gov. Steve Beshear announced today that Dippin’ Dots LLC plans to expand operations in Paducah, creating 30 new, full-time jobs and investing more than $3.1 million in the project. Dippin’ Dots currently employs 170 workers, 60 of whom live in Paducah. Operational improvements will include purchasing energy efficient equipment, upgrading processes and renovating the facility. Read More
Gov. Steve Beshear has made the following appointment to Kentucky boards and commissions: The following members have been appointed to the Telehealth Board to serve for terms expiring July 15, 2016: Russell W. Bessette, of Prospect, is associate vice president of health affairs at the University of Louisville. He represents health professionals. The appointment replaces Read More
Governor Steve Beshear, joined a group of legislative leaders and state university presidents, to announce a plan to approve the issuance of bonds by Kentucky’s public universities for campus improvements supported by university revenues. These agency bonds will be issued by the individual universities over the coming months, and will allow the schools to fund Read More
Gov. Steve Beshear announced Friday that iwis, a German automotive supplier, plans to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Murray. The project will create 75 new, full-time jobs and entail a more than $12.5 million investment in the Commonwealth. Gov. Beshear met with officials from iwis to discuss the potential project during an economic Read More