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 Abby Siegel, Contributing writer Yogurt Your Weigh will lock their doors for the final time at 9 p.m. Oct. 31. The local business made this “bittersweet” decision because of the growth in their family, owners Kara and Chad Canerdy said. When they opened their doors three years ago they only had one young Read More
Column by Gisselle Hernandez, Assistant Features Editor I’ve been here for a year now and I’m starting to realize every detail here that makes Murray the way it is; from every friendly-borderline-creepy hello when you’re just trying to buy ramen at Wal-Mart to now nonexistent drunken meals at Mary’s Kitchen at 3 a.m. It’s true, Murray is a small, Read More
Story by Gisselle Hernandez, Contributing writer As the semester draws to a close, students eagerly prepare to leave for Summer Break but those who stay in Murray may find the town becomes much more quiet once the majority of students head out. Despite Murray being relatively small, it has no shortage of entertainment students can engage Read More
The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. Not being allowed to buy alcohol on Sunday, bars closing early on weekends and not being able to buy wine at the grocery store are just a few of the requirements outlined in Murray’s liquor laws. Our liquor laws make it Read More
The maintenance crew for the Murray-Calloway County Parks System has been cut in half as the months turn colder and their funding dries up. Tab Brockman, parks director for the parks system, said normally they would have only laid off one or two employees but the cutbacks saved the park board thousands of dollars. “We’ve Read More
Basketball season is here. And I am not ashamed to admit that I feel in no way, shape or form prepared. Racer basketball brings life to Murray for four months of the year, although some might say it provides a shining beacon of hope for us all year long. Here I am with the task Read More
Less than 200 votes determined the winner of Murray’s mayoral election Tuesday night. Voters chose Jack Rose to replace Mayor Bill Wells with a difference of only 149 ballots. Rose, former professor in the department of educational studies, was the only candidate running against Wells. Rose will take his position at the beginning of January. Read More