Story by Dylan Doyle, contributing writer Gubernatorial candidate Matt Bevin visited a group of Calloway County Republicans at Sirloin Stockade Thursday to discuss endgame strategies and policy. Bevin emphasized one of the most important facets of his campaign involves getting conservatives to the polls. “Friends don’t let friends not vote,” Bevin said. “Bring everybody you Read More
Story by Lauren Epperson, Contributing writer Four Murray State history professors joined 68 other Kentucky scholars in calling for the removal of the Jefferson Davis statue from the Capitol rotunda in Frankfort, Kentucky. In the letter, past and present professors from 16 public and private universities requested the removal of the statue in response to a Read More
Story by Connor Jaschen, Assistant Features Editor While there are a multitude of towns that have their own region-specific festivals, such as Cadiz’s Ham Festival or Hopkinsville’s Little River Days, there are also a number of events that show off Kentucky heritage and culture outside of an individual town’s event. While smaller events are a staple Read More
The following are the results of the 2014 election. How do you feel about the results? Send us a letter at letters@thenews.org. Senate Race – Mitch McConnell and Alison Lundergan Grimes In a quick call by the Associated Press, Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell has won re-election to the U.S. Senate. Democrat candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes Read More
Kentucky’s U.S. Senate candidates have brought potential presidential contenders to help boost voter turnout in the final week of one of the country’s most closely watched races. U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren campaigned with Democratic candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes Tuesday and Hillary Clinton campaigned with her Saturday in Lexington, Ky., and northern Kentucky. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Read More
Most of my life has been spent in the Bluegrass State. My favorite memories, happiest moments and worst days have all been spent in the land of horses and bourbon. Kentucky is also looked at as a place to escape. Through high school and college, I’ve heard the phrase,“I can’t wait Read More
The Murray State men’s golf team finished sixth out of 12 teams at the Austin Peay State Intercollegiate in Hopkinsville, Ky. Monday and Tuesday. Junior Duncan McCormick led the men’s team, placing 14th with scores of 71-69-72 and an overall score of 212. “Junior Duncan McCormick played in the lineup for the first time and Read More
The Murray State’s men’s golf team finished 15th at the Cardinal Intercollegiate at the University of Louisville Golf Course in Simpsonville, Ky., last week. Head Coach Eddie Hunt said senior Jordan Smith had yet again another outstanding tournament. Smith continued his steady play throughout the tournament for the Racers with scores of 74-73-73. That gave Read More