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Governor-elect Andy Beshear visits the Calloway County Democrats on Nov. 4.  (Daniella Tebib/The News)

Beshear discusses college affordability and pensions

November 7, 2019

Megan Reynolds Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Breanna Harris Contributing Writer [email protected] Emily Shepherd Contributing...

Governor-elect Andy Beshear gave his acceptance speech in Louisville, Kentucky on Nov. 5. (Photo courtesy of KET)

Controversy surrounds gubernatorial election

November 7, 2019

Daniella Tebib News Editor [email protected] Polls closed at 6 p.m. on Nov. 5 from the Eastern Time Zone to the Central Time Zone in Kentucky,...

Donald Trump visits Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky prior to Tuesday's election. (Photo courtesy of LEX 18)

Trump stops in Kentucky ahead of Tuesday’s election

November 4, 2019

Daniella Tebib News Editor [email protected] Republican red took over Big Blue Nation at Rupp Arena on Monday for a “Keep America Great”...

Andy Beshear prioritizes teachers and education in new budget. (Daniella Tebib/The News)

Beshear visits Murray on bus tour

November 4, 2019

Sarah Mead Contributing Writer [email protected] Gubernatorial candidate Andy Beshear stopped by the Calloway County Democratic Party Headquarters...

(Colton Colglazier/The News)

Students and faculty to closely watch forum

October 2, 2019

Daniella Tebib News Editor [email protected] Emily Shepherd Contributing Writer [email protected] Gov. Matt Bevin and Attorney General...

Leon Owens’ appointment to the Board of Regents was confirmed by the State Senate. (Photo courtesy of Swift and Staley)

Alumnus appointed to Board of Regents

September 19, 2019

Emily Shepherd Contributing Writer [email protected] Charles Leon Owens of Paducah, Kentucky, was sworn in on Friday, Sept. 6, by Circuit Judge...

State budget office provides FY19 surplus

State budget office provides FY19 surplus

July 30, 2019

Story by Ava Chuppe Contributing writer [email protected] On July 25, the state budget office released the final details about the Fiscal Year...

MegaFit Meals opens facility in Benton

MegaFit Meals opens facility in Benton

July 30, 2019

Story by Ava Chuppe Contributing writer [email protected] MegaFit Meals, a meal preparation company that ships healthy meals across the country,...

Lawmakers propose banning sanctuary cities in Kentucky

Lawmakers propose banning sanctuary cities in Kentucky

July 23, 2019

Story by Ava Chuppe Contributing writer [email protected] On July 12, Gov. Matt Bevin collaborated with state legislators, the Lexington Fraternal...

(Photo courtesy of Murray State University Public Relations)

Kentucky’s budget surplus could impact Murray State

July 12, 2019

Story by Nick Kendall Contributing writer [email protected] Kentucky ended the 2018 Fiscal Year on June 30 with a significant budget surplus. Gov....

Bevin defines free speech with latest bill signing

Bevin defines free speech with latest bill signing

June 16, 2019

Story by Nick Kendall Contributing writer [email protected] Gov. Matt Bevin was joined by state legislators, administration officials,...

Supreme Court sides with Bevin

Supreme Court sides with Bevin

June 15, 2019

Story by Nick Kendall Contributing writer [email protected] The Kentucky Supreme Court unanimously ruled on June 13 that Gov. Matt Bevin...

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