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FUNERAL NOTICES: November 13, 2026

A memorial service is at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at First Christian Church. Burial with military honors will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, on the family farm at 301 Old Duncan Creek Road, Kirksey. Joanne Lee Harper. A celebration of life is at 2:30 p.m.,...

Murray, KY · 1d

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Weakley County community mourns death of Westview student-athlete

MARTIN, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The Weakley County community is mourning the loss of 14-year-old Colton Stewart, a Westview High School student who played football and baseball. WBBJ independently confirmed the student as Colton Stewart, who is number 42 on the football team and number 22 on the baseball team. Weakley...

Weakley County, TN · 12h
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Murray State Men’s Basketball Gets Spot in National Poll

The Murray State men’s basketball team finds itself ranked in a national poll for the first time this season. After three straight wins, the Racers are now ranked at No.6 in the latest Mid Major Top-25 poll released by CollegeInsider.com. The Racers were not ranked in the organization’s preseason...

Murray, KY · 2d
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Pack Your Bags For This Under-The-Radar Kentucky Town Where Homes Go For Under $150,000

Nobody puts Mayfield, Kentucky on their vision board, and that is precisely what makes it one of the smartest places you could possibly end up. Sitting in the far western corner of Kentucky in the Jackson Purchase region, Mayfield is the county seat of Graves County and a town that operates with the quiet confidence of someone who knows they don’t need to prove anything to anybody.

Mayfield, KY · 3d
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Racer men’s basketball set for Friday night matchup

MURRAY — The Murray State men’s basketball team wraps up its three-game homestand on Friday night as the Racers welcome Texas Southern to town for a 7 p.m. tipoff inside the newly reimagined CFSB Center. The Racers have opened the season with three wins, while Texas Southern is coming off its first victory of the year earlier this week.

Murray, KY · 1d

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Turner says today’s game is about more than basketball

MURRAY — After two tough losses over the weekend at the high-profile Women’s College Basketball Opening Statement event in Virginia, two-time defending Missouri Valley Conference champion Murray State returns home today. And while the matchup with former Ohio Valley Conference foe Morehead State gives the Racers their long-awaited...

Murray, KY · 2d

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Kentucky angler nets $1.25 million prize on Old Hickory

Matt Robertson from Kuttawa, Ky., won last weekend’s World Bass Enterprises Champions Tournament on Old Hickory Lake to collect a record first-place prize of $1.25 million. The payout was part of a total purse of $3.5 million, billed as the biggest in fishing tournament history. Second place paid $500,000, third place $300,000, and on down through the order of finish.

Kuttawa, KY · 2d

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11 Lost Kentucky Street Corner Sights You May Remember Before They Vanished

Kentucky’s old street photographs contain buildings that once needed no explanation: a hotel opposite a theater, a market filled with trade, or a courthouse that made the town square instantly recognizable. Their loss changed more than a skyline. It changed the landmarks people used to describe where they were going.

Lexington, KY · 1d

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Murray State women’s basketball celebrates Education Day with 81-72 win

MURRAY, KY. -- There was a little extra energy inside the CFSB Center Thursday morning, as Murray State women's basketball welcomed hundreds of local students for its annual Education Day game. The Racers gave the loud and energetic crowd plenty to cheer about, picking up an 81-72 win over Morehead...

Murray, KY · 1d

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'I was terrified, and we did it anyway': Oklahoma man and dog bring cross-country journey to Paducah

PADUCAH — Robert Cowden and his dog Enzo took a stop Wednesday in Paducah on their journey canoeing the entirety of the Ohio River. The pair began their journey in late April with an 1,100 mile walk from Kansas to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. From there, Cowden and Enzo launched their canoe, Amazing Grace, from the start of the Ohio River in Pittsburgh.

Paducah, KY · 2d

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Graves County inmates build community food blessing box with donated materials

GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Inmates at the Graves County Jail and Restricted Custody Center are giving back to the community by building a food blessing box using lumber donated by the Wingo Lions Club. According to a social media post from the jail, inmates constructed the box as...

Graves County, KY · 3d

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Grab A Sandwich From This Old-School Deli Tucked Inside A Kentucky Market Like It’s 1985

Some sandwiches are just lunch, and then there are the sandwiches at Midtown Market in Paducah, Kentucky, which are something closer to a religious experience wrapped in perfectly pressed bread. If you haven’t made the drive to this beloved neighborhood market yet, consider this your official wake-up call. Now...

Paducah, KY · 6d

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Historical Markers Identify Trail Of Tears Thru Henry County

Paris, Tenn.–Henry County Historian Dr. David Webb spoke before a well-attended crowd Thursday evening on the tragic trek of the Trail of Tears through Henry County. The state has recently been installing historical markers in Henry County. The Henry County Historical Society requested the markers several years ago. Some...

Henry County, TN · 13h

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Communities share how they utilize warming centers during the winter

PADUCAH — It’s getting colder, and it can be difficult for those who are unhoused. The Washington Street Warming Center in Paducah has opened its doors to help those who are in need. While other communities may not have a warming center like the one on Washington Street,...

Paducah, KY · 1d

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Marion County forfeits to Paducah Tilghman in state playoffs

LEBANON — Marion County forfeited its game to Paducah Tilghman in the opening round of the KHSAA Class 4A Football State Playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6. Due to a depleted number of participants, Marion County made the difficult decision to forfeit the postseason matchup to Paducah Tilghman. Injuries and...

Paducah, KY · 3d

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Weakley County Exploring Potential Energy Investment

Weakley County is exploring a potential energy investment after being approached by NextEra Energy. During this week’s Finance Ways and Means Committee meeting, Weakley County Mayor Dale Hutcherson explained the company’s proposal and what it could mean for the county. Mayor Hutcherson emphasized that the proposed project is...

Weakley County, TN · 2d

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Forever Home Friday — meet Aaron!

This week's Forever Home Friday featured pup is Aaron! Where is A A Ron? Well, he's currently staying with the Mayfield Graves County Animal Shelter, waiting for his forever home!

Mayfield, KY · 13h

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Scores Of Senior Home Delivered Meals Remain Suspended In WKY

Despite the reported downturn in funding, regional officials are trying to keep senior home delivered meals on the menu. During Monday afternoon’s Pennyrile Area Development District meeting in Hopkinsville, Aging & Independent Living Director Amanda Stokes gave comprehensive update on the program’s current state, and where leadership plans to go from here.

Hopkinsville, KY · 3d

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Men's Golf Announces the Signing of Hudson Burkey

Murray State men's golf announced the signing of Hudson Burkey for the 2026-27 signing class. Burkey joins MSU from Pickerington, Ohio. "We are so excited to have Hudson join the Racers in the fall of 2027," said Head Coach Jacob Miller. "He is a winner and has competed in some extremely challenging tournaments during his junior and amateur career. St. Charles Preparatory High School is one of the best schools in the state of Ohio for producing NCAA DI talent. There is no doubt Hudson has had great teammates and competition to prepare him over the last 4 years for college golf. We can't wait to see him wearing the Blue and Gold soon!"

Murray, KY · 1d

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Lyons Open Preseason with Tough Loss at McCracken

The defending 2nd Region champion Lyon County Lyons took to the court at McCracken County Thursday night for their first scrimmage of the preseason. The contest was close thoughout with the Mustangs ending up outscoring the Lyons 44-40. The contest was played with four 10-minute quarters and a running clock.

Mccracken County, KY · 23h