The Murray State News

Payroll tax could replace city stickers

September 14, 2016

Story by Ashley Traylor, Staff writer A proposed payroll tax by the Murray City Council to replace city stickers raises concerns about how it will be...

Parks finances falter, board remains hopeful

January 23, 2015

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,...

Park referendum may add a five cent tax for improvements

October 31, 2014

Trees, trails, T-Ball and … taxes? On Election Day, Calloway County residents will check yes or no on a new tax proposed by the Murray-Calloway County...

New tax proposed to fund parks

March 13, 2014

A committee of local citizens is seeking signatures for a petition to let voters decide on a nickel tax to raise funds for Murray-Calloway County Parks. Parks...

Student-run tax service ends: Program hires new accounting director

February 14, 2014

The accounting department’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which has been offered on campus for more than 35 years, will not be offered...

City Council decides on liquor sales

September 20, 2012

Though deliberations continue within Murray City Council regarding alcohol sales, several key ordinances have either been ratified or created in recent...