Jackie Ray Bragg, 87
Jackie Ray Bragg, 87, of Marshall County, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House in Murray. Jackie was born on November 28, 1938, in Benton, Kentucky, to the late
Murray State to Host 26th Annual Shakespeare Festival This March
(MURRAY, Ky.) — Murray State University will welcome two professional Shakespeare companies to its newly renovated Lovett Auditorium this spring for the 26th annual Murray Shakespeare Festival, with free performances scheduled March 4–7, 2026. The Tennessee Shakespeare
Two Juveniles Arrested for Vandalizing Veterans Memorial at Mike Miller Park
(DRAFFENVILLE, Ky.) — Two teenage boys were arrested in the early morning hours of Tuesday, February 17, 2026, after deputies discovered vandalism to a statue at the Veterans Plaza inside Mike Miller Park. McCracken County Sheriff’s deputies
Marshall County Hospital Board Chair Pushes Back on Sale Rumors, Cites Strong Financial Standing
(BENTON, Ky)-The chair of Marshall County Hospital’s board of directors is disputing what she calls a deliberate campaign to misrepresent the hospital’s financial health — and says the numbers tell a very different story than the one
Lori Lynn Rushing, 66
Ms. Lori Lynn Rushing, age 66, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Ms. Rushing was born on January 2, 1960, in Murray, Kentucky to the
Congressman Comer Announces 2025 Service Academy Nominations for Kentucky’s 1st District
(WASHINGTON, D.C.)–Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced the sixteen local high school students from Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District who have received nominations for appointments to the United States service academies. “On behalf of Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District, I
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Reports Busy Week of Arrests and Incidents
(KUTTAWA, Ky.) — The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office reported a series of arrests, charges, and traffic incidents spanning the week of February 10–15, 2026. The week’s activity began Tuesday afternoon when Chief Deputy Sam Adams arrested Kathy Baker,