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Jeff Gentry was appointed to the permanent police chief after serving as interim since June 2020. (Sam Stewart/The News )

Gentry appointed to permanent police chief

January 20, 2021

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief [email protected] After nearly a year of service, Jeff Gentry has had the interim tag removed and has taken...

Murray Police Department lit police station green to support community. (Photo courtesy of  Sergeant Andrew Wiggins)

Murray Police Department lit up station green

April 20, 2020

Grant Dillard Contributing Writer [email protected] The Murray Police Department lit the police station green in support of  Murray and Calloway...

Student organization becomes a nonprofit

Student organization becomes a nonprofit

November 15, 2018

Story by Daniella Tebib, Staff writer  A student organization that provides free feminine products for underprivileged women recently became a nonprofit. Kristen...

Weaving a community together: Murray Art Guild showcases "Interwoven" project celebrating diversity

Weaving a community together: Murray Art Guild showcases “Interwoven” project celebrating diversity

February 22, 2018

Story by Bridgette McAuliffe, Contributing writer Photos by Brock Kirk/The News Art is something that everyone appreciates in different forms....

'Nonprofit Connections' links students to community

‘Nonprofit Connections’ links students to community

September 15, 2016

Story by Lindsey Coleman, Contributing writer  On Wednesday, Sept. 14, students had the opportunity to meet representatives from local nonprofit agencies...

Murray residents fight against hate speech

Murray residents fight against hate speech

September 14, 2016

Story by Matthew Parks, Contributing writer Since April citizens of Murray have been posting signs that say “there’s no room for hate in Murray,...

Can you spot the difference?

Can you spot the difference?

April 21, 2016

Column by Hallie Beard, Opinion Editor Last weekend, I made a quick trip to Louisville, Kentucky with my roommate. We thought checking out the nightlife...

Emily Harris /The News
President Davies had coffee and conversation in the first of many student based-events.

Post with the Prez builds community

January 28, 2016

Story by Monika Staszscak, Staff writer Murray State President Bob Davies showed students his ability to connect with the student body last Thursday,...

Letter to the Editor 1-23-15

Letter to the Editor 1-23-15

January 23, 2015

A recent editorial and political cartoon in The News suggested that citizens who voiced their concerns about a controversial issue to the city council...

Jenny Rohl/The News
Christina Morgan, graduate student from Murray, volunteers at Need Line during the Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day.

Service Day held in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

January 23, 2015

For the fifth year in a row, community members rallied together to donate their time on Martin Luther King Jr. Day by volunteering in the area. Martin...

Jenny Rohl /The News
McCartney Scarborough, community member, performs a trick at the Lions Community Skatepark.

Students improve local skate park

November 7, 2014

In 2010, Murray community members petitioned to have a skate park built for the area. Though the Lions Club Community Skatepark was completed in October...

Students volunteer for local causes – Community benefits from plentiful service

October 25, 2013

As the old saying goes, to help another is to help yourself. Murray State students frequently help the local community. Students are taking advantage...

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