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Khatib wins again, says lawsuit still ongoing
April 16, 2025
Many houses on Husband Road in Paducah have flooded due to the torrential rain and rising water levels.
Flooding disrupts locals’ lives, damages homes
April 15, 2025
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Hawkins said Morgan advised him in election challenge
April 14, 2025
Phil and Phyllis Panici walk through the floodwaters to their boat.
PHOTOS: Storm and flooding damage throughout the region
April 10, 2025
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Lawsuit filed against Jackson over SGA decision
April 10, 2025
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Khatib wins again, says lawsuit still ongoing
April 16, 2025
BREAKING: Campus closes ahead of severe weather
BREAKING: Campus closes ahead of severe weather
April 2, 2025
SGA going to trial, challenge over election results
SGA going to trial, challenge over election results
March 31, 2025
Photo courtesy of Robert Anderson/Creighton Athletics
Creighton assistant accepts men’s basketball head coaching job
March 14, 2025
Head coach Steve Prohm talks to his players during a timeout.
BREAKING: Prohm out as men’s basketball head coach
March 7, 2025
Freshman Tina Von Arx its out of the bunker.
Women’s Golf finishes ninth in MVC
April 16, 2025
Tennis Extends MVC Win Streak to 16
Tennis Extends MVC Win Streak to 16
April 15, 2025
Junior Ethan Lyke delivers a pitch.
Baseball put out Flames in three-game series
April 15, 2025
Track earns three top three finishes in South Carolina
Track earns three top three finishes in South Carolina
April 14, 2025
Tennis Wins 15th Straight MVC Match
April 12, 2025
Junior Ethan Lyke delivers a pitch.
Baseball put out Flames in three-game series
April 15, 2025
Senior outfielder Jonathan Hogart hits a ball to the outfield.
Baseball extends win streak before weekend series
April 11, 2025
The team chases down R-Sr. outfielder Dan Tauken after driving in the winning run.
RECAP: Baseball’s first nine regular season games
March 10, 2025
The sun sets over the CFSB Center during the home opener.
PHOTOS: Baseball home opener ends with walk-off win
March 3, 2025
The dugout celebrates a base hit.
Baseball dominates opening series vs. Western Illinois
February 21, 2025
Junior center Ahmet Jonovic hypes up the Braves fans in the final seconds of the game.
PHOTOS: Best of March Madness
April 10, 2025
Adalyn Koelling, Assistant Coach Brittney Patrick and Grace Billington pose for a picture after the win over Missouri State.
Portal Kombat: Murray State basketball edition
April 3, 2025
Photo courtesy of Creighton Athletics
Miller: ‘We’re excited to call Murray Home’
April 3, 2025
Senior guard Trinity White drives past an Iowa defender.
PHOTOS: Women’s basketball’s historic season ends with loss to Iowa
March 26, 2025
Sophomore guard Halli Poock drives past an Iowa defender.
Women’s basketball fall in NCAA Tournament to Iowa
March 23, 2025
Cross country teams wrap up season at NCAA Southeast Regionals
November 17, 2024
Cross Country places ninth and 11th at MVC Championships
November 5, 2024
Cross Country squads strong on the road
October 21, 2024
Freshmen lead Cross Country to top finishes
October 7, 2024
Murray State men’s and women’s cross country teams huddle up before their respective meets. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)
Cross Country teams set the pace for the 2024 season with third and fourth-place finishes
September 3, 2024
The 2024 Hall of Fame class poses for a picture.
PHOTOS: Murray State Hall of Fame – Class of 2024
January 30, 2025
Head coach Jody Wright answers questions at the postgame press conference.
Football comes up short against Kentucky
November 19, 2024
Football drops Senior Day clash against Missouri State
Football drops Senior Day clash against Missouri State
November 11, 2024
Head coach Jody Wright in disbelief after a call from the referee.
Football’s struggles continue, lose to #3 South Dakota State
November 5, 2024
Sophomore defensive back Esteban Guillory tackles a NDSU receiver.
PHOTOS: Racers fall short against No. 1 ranked North Dakota State
October 29, 2024
Freshman Tina Von Arx its out of the bunker.
Women’s Golf finishes ninth in MVC
April 16, 2025
Freshman Elin Tynan hits out of the bunker.
Women’s golf finishes fifth at Chris Banister Classic
March 14, 2025
Murray State women's golf team.
Women’s golf finish third in Rust Buster Match Play
February 22, 2025
The 2024 Hall of Fame class poses for a picture.
PHOTOS: Murray State Hall of Fame – Class of 2024
January 30, 2025
Women's Golf places third in The Robbie
Women’s Golf places third in The Robbie
October 28, 2024
Competitive spirt thrives in Intramurals
October 17, 2024
Students play pickleball in the Wellness Center. (Photo courtesy of Travis Rawe)
Spring intramurals available amid pandemic
February 3, 2021
Murray State is planning to offer typical spring intramural sports in 2021 after having to cancel sports like softball and flag football in the fall. (Photo courtesy of Murray State)
Intramural sports roll on: intramural sports continue play during the pandemic.
November 4, 2020
Registration for fall intramural sports is open via imleagues.com
New fall intramural sports offered
August 26, 2020
Savannah Sawyer || The News
Murray State prepares to help students maintain healthy lifestyle amidst pandemic
July 27, 2020
Rifle finishes eighth in fifth straight NCAA appearance
March 21, 2025
Rifle defeats UT Martin in NCAA Qualifier
February 24, 2025
Rifle wins fifth consecutive Ohio Valley Conference championship
February 3, 2025
Rifle Tops Tigers Before OVC Championship
January 28, 2025
Sport Calendar and Scores at a glance
January 23, 2025
The 2024 Hall of Fame class poses for a picture.
PHOTOS: Murray State Hall of Fame – Class of 2024
January 30, 2025
Sports Spotlight: Murray State Soccer
Sports Spotlight: Murray State Soccer
November 14, 2024
The Murray State Women's Soccer team gathers postgame after tying with Missouri State University 0-0.
RECAP: Soccer finishes regular season; misses MVC Tournament
October 27, 2024
Junior forward Mary Hardy and freshman midfielder Natalie Miller celebrate with Sydney Etter after her goal.
PHOTOS: Racers go 1-1 in final two home matches
October 23, 2024
Sophomore forward Sydney Etter fights for possession of the ball.
RECAP: Soccer splits last two home games
October 22, 2024
Sophomore shortstop Parker Holcombe celebrates an out from freshman infielder Kenley Minor.
PHOTOS: Racers softball wins over Skyhawks
April 10, 2025
Sophomore infielder Adison Hicks hits during the first game.
Softball goes 1-3 to start MVC play
March 21, 2025
Freshman shortstop Parker Holcombe tags out a Belmont runner at second.
RECAP: Softball’s last five games
March 14, 2025
Redshirt senior infielder Lily Fischer high fives sophomore pitcher Bre Haislip.
Softball competes in the Ole Miss Classic
March 11, 2025
The team celebrates with freshman infielder Parker Holcombe after an in the park home run.
Softball splits Valentine’s Day doubleheader vs Western Michigan
February 21, 2025
Women’s head coach Rechelle Turner looks toward the bench in disappointment during the Racers’ game against the Belmont Bruins.
Opinion: What’s the wage gap at Murray State?
March 14, 2024
Redshirt sophomore quarterback DJ Williams tucks the ball and runs for a first down.
Commentary: Offense shines, defense falters
October 12, 2023
Murray State's time in the OVC is coming to a close and it is time for the university to make a move elsewhere. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.
Jakob’s Take: Murray State’s time in the OVC is up
October 6, 2021
Kobe Bryant walks through a tunnel to the locker room in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo courtesy of @TopDawgEnt/Twitter)
Lakers legend gone too soon: Kobe Bryant, daughter and seven others killed in helicopter crash
February 3, 2020
Gauging Gage: Student-athletes can profit off of their likeness: Here’s what the NCAA isn’t telling us
Gauging Gage: Student-athletes can profit off of their likeness: Here’s what the NCAA isn’t telling us
October 31, 2019
Head Coach Steve Prohm, frustrated after fourth straight loss, answers questions at the postgame press conference.
Drake defeats Murray State 55-45, Racers’ late rally comes up short”
February 7, 2025
Sport Calendar and Scores at a glance
January 23, 2025
Yantko unveils CFSB Center renovation plans
Yantko unveils CFSB Center renovation plans
September 13, 2024
Redshirt freshman guard Zoe Stewart defends an Indiana State player.
Former women’s basketball player arrested
May 3, 2024
Senior sprinter Lucia Herrero Yanez running a relay during a Murray State home meet.
Student athletes battle through mental illness
April 11, 2024
Tennis Extends MVC Win Streak to 16
Tennis Extends MVC Win Streak to 16
April 15, 2025
Tennis Wins 15th Straight MVC Match
April 12, 2025
Campigotto picks up 100th career win as Tennis concludes fall season
November 5, 2024
The Murray State tennis team following their win over Valparaiso. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.
Tennis bring home three MVC titles at Fall Championships
October 7, 2024
The Murray State tennis team celebrates its placement in the 2024 NCAA Tournament bracket.
Tennis goes dancing in NCAA Tournament
May 1, 2024
Track earns three top three finishes in South Carolina
Track earns three top three finishes in South Carolina
April 14, 2025
Racers set 4x400M and 800M School Records in Nashville
February 22, 2025
Track and Field earn top finishes and school record in weekend travels
February 10, 2025
Sophomore thrower Alexis Meloche won the javelin event at the Jim Green Invitational hosted by UK. Photo courtesy of Ben Nichols.
Track and field preps for conference meet
May 4, 2023
A pair of Racer runners compete in the Kentucky Invitational. (Photo courtesy of UK Athletic Media Relations)
Track finishes outdoor season at Kentucky Invitational
May 5, 2021
The 2024 Hall of Fame class poses for a picture.
PHOTOS: Murray State Hall of Fame – Class of 2024
January 30, 2025
Volleyball swept by Belmont in final regular season game
Volleyball swept by Belmont in final regular season game
November 19, 2024
The Racers beat the Bulldogs in three sets: 25-19 in the first, 25-19 in the second and 25-16 in the final. || Kylie Townsend//The News
RECAP: Volleyball loses last two home games of season
November 17, 2024
The team celebrates scoring a crucial point.
Volleyball goes 2-0 on trip to Indiana
November 11, 2024
The Racers in disbelief after the point is awarded to Valparaiso.
RECAP: Volleyball goes 0-2 vs Iowa schools
November 5, 2024
Sports Spotlight: Rowing makes memories with every stroke
Sports Spotlight: Rowing makes memories with every stroke
December 5, 2024
Racer Band marches in the Homecoming Parade.
Sports Spotlight: A backstage look at Racer Band
October 1, 2024
Don’t want to be a couch potato? Go to the park
Don’t want to be a couch potato? Go to the park
September 12, 2024
The 48th annual Racer Round-up Rodeo was held at the Cherry Expo Center on Nov. 16-18. The championship rounds of all events were held on Saturday, Nov. 18.
PHOTOS: Murray State hosts 48th annual Racer Round-up Rodeo
November 27, 2023
Photo courtesy of Paige Bold.
Murray State cancels university-sponsored travel for fall semester
July 29, 2020
Baisakhi Festival to celebrate Indian culture
Baisakhi Festival to celebrate Indian culture
April 8, 2025
Tricycles + college students = Dunker's Derby
Tricycles + college students = Dunker’s Derby
April 8, 2025
Sigma Alpha Iota finishing off the 2024 All Campus Sing.
All Campus Sing voted best campus event
April 3, 2025
April Crossword and Word Search Solution
April 3, 2025
SigEp, AOPi win best sorority and fraternity
SigEp, AOPi win best sorority and fraternity
April 3, 2025
'Best Of' The Murray State News
‘Best Of’ The Murray State News
April 3, 2025
Who should mount the presidential saddle?
Who should mount the presidential saddle?
March 7, 2025
Murray State left without power, students feel powerless
Murray State left without power, students feel powerless
February 22, 2025
Rising costs jeopardize consumers
Rising costs jeopardize consumers
February 13, 2025
Column: My challenge to the president
Column: My challenge to the president
February 13, 2025
Photo of Todd Snider from his Instagram account @toddsniderlive.
The News Reviews: ‘Crank It, We’re Doomed’
November 16, 2023
An image of a Hawaiian sunset created by Adobe's AI program, Adobe Firefly.
Our View: AI Can Not Replace the Brain
August 24, 2023
Our view: Twitter Blue risks safety of users
Our view: Twitter Blue risks safety of users
May 4, 2023
Our view: Children need to be in school, not working at stockyards
Our view: Children need to be in school, not working at stockyards
April 27, 2023
Our View: Young candidates need the opportunity to shine
Our View: Young candidates need the opportunity to shine
April 20, 2023
Professor urges campus community to report worrying viral trend rhetoric
Professor urges campus community to report worrying viral trend rhetoric
November 14, 2024
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
March 7, 2024
Letter to the Editor 11/14/19
Letter to the Editor 11/14/19
November 14, 2019
Letter to Editor 10-24-19
Letter to Editor 10-24-19
October 26, 2019
Letter to the Editor 9-14-17
September 14, 2017
Phil and Phyllis Panici walk through the floodwaters to their boat.
PHOTOS: Storm and flooding damage throughout the region
April 10, 2025
Sophomore shortstop Parker Holcombe celebrates an out from freshman infielder Kenley Minor.
PHOTOS: Racers softball wins over Skyhawks
April 10, 2025
Junior center Ahmet Jonovic hypes up the Braves fans in the final seconds of the game.
PHOTOS: Best of March Madness
April 10, 2025
Senior guard Trinity White drives past an Iowa defender.
PHOTOS: Women’s basketball’s historic season ends with loss to Iowa
March 26, 2025
The team take a selfie while celebrating.
PHOTOS: Racers win MVC Championship – first look
March 16, 2025
VIDEO: 16 Minutes with River Murt
VIDEO: 16 Minutes with River Murt
March 7, 2025
VIDEO: A look back behind the scenes of Racer Band
November 19, 2024
Austin Kozuszek started his college career at Murray State as a computer science major, but he followed his passion into making music.
From computer science to music business: Austin’s story
October 25, 2024
VIDEO: Murray State TV student combines passion for cooking, videography
May 4, 2024
VIDEO: Lovett Live returns after pandemic absence
April 26, 2024

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