Erinn Finley Contributing Writer efinley1@murraystate.edu Racers Helping Racers employees continue to donate food to students through the COVID-19 pandemic. Trish Lofton, the administrative assistant for student life, said employees were extremely busy serving students stranded on campus after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. When campus shut down, the pantry workers started Read More
Cady Stribling Features Editor cstribling1@murraystate.edu Need Line is hosting its third annual Dairy Box Give-A-Way on Friday, Sept. 11, and University students are more than welcome to join the Murray and Calloway County community and pick up a free dairy box. Dottie Sager, Need Line caseworker, said the nonprofit is coordinating with Prairie Farms, who Read More
By Sydni Anderson, Contributing writer The 7th Annual Roots Music Concert, called Roots 7, will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 at Lovett Auditorium. The concert, sponsored by the Murray State History Department, will feature two Nashville-based bands: Americana artist Derek Hoke and the award-winning Kenny and Amanda Smith Band. Derek Hoke is an Read More
Story by Lindsey Coleman, Staff writer Pat Scott, firefighter and Murray City Council member, started the Needy Meat Program, which is a support program to aid Need Line and Soup for the Soul in their fight to feed the hungry in Calloway County. Scott said he recognized that the local food bank and soup kitchen Read More
(WITH VIDEO) – Racers Helping Racers is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Racers Helping Racers is a food pantry open only to students. Those that are struggling to afford food can get access to whatever they need with their student I.D. Because of the snow, the celebration banquet was postponed. “We are going to have to Read More
Murray State has partnered with Need Line of Murray-Calloway County to create Racers Helping Racers. The program was implemented to assist students on campus meet their nutritional needs. The food pantry is open to all students at Murray State, not only students who live on campus. Racers Helping Racers is located on the second floor Read More
Every weekend this summer, The News will update you on the latest in Murray. Whether you’re in town or at home for the summer, you’ll find what you need at TheNews.org. This update is for June 27. Email us with any questions, concerns or tips. Summer Orientation, Racer 101 prepare incoming students for college life Read More
Need Line of Murray-Calloway County is expanding both off and on campus this winter, as the organization moves into a new building and helps begin a campus food pantry. Need Line, a non-profit service agency in Calloway County, has been active in the community since 1974. It provides food for those in need, as well Read More