Murray Ledger & Times

10/30/2025

Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 is currently experiencing a phone outage affecting non-emergency administrative lines.

Emergency 911 lines are operational at this time.

For non-emergency and administrative matters, KSP Post 1 can currently be reached at the following numbers:

270-634-5899
270-634-5900
270-793-6401
There is not a current estimated time of repair for the phone lines.

10/30/2025

10/29/2025

This afternoon, Calloway County basketball standout Sayler Lowe signed a letter-of-intent to continue her career at North Alabama. These are some scenes from thar event.

Video shot and edited by Jack Bramley/ The Ledger and Times

10/28/2025

Student of the Week

Lilly Morales
7th Grade MMS

Murray Middle School is proud to have Lilly Morales as The Murray Bank Student of the Week. Lilly is always on task, asking great questions, and volunteering to speak up in class. Lilly is kind and sweet to all, and is a good friend to others. Lilly exemplifies all of the Tiger Traits, but especially E – Everyone acts responsibly. I can always count on her to be doing the right thing!

10/28/2025

Student of the Week for Tuesday Oct. 21

Parker Cook
7th Grade CCMS

Congratulations to The Murray Bank Student of the Week from Calloway County Middle School, Mr. Parker Cook! Parker is the son of Justin & Ashley Cook and is in the seventh grade this year. Parker is a fantastic student who has an amazing work ethic, both in and out of the classroom and stays active as a member of both FBLA and the CCMS boy's basketball team. Mrs. Giles, seventh grade math teacher, stated on behalf of the entire seventh grade team (who unanimously picked him for this recognition) "Parker is an extremely hard worker and is always willing to lend a hand to peers or teachers alike. He has a positive and joyful attitude in everything he does.”

10/25/2025

A sinkhole has opened in the Cinco Hermanos Taco shop parking lot, located between Alex Pharmacy and Murray Auto Spa. There was no injury to the occupants of the truck. The hole does not affect any roadway, and did not endanger any utility lines.

10/25/2025

Paducah Tilghman 49, Calloway County 14
Calloway County took a major step up in competition Friday nighy, facing Kentucky Class 4A 1st District opponent Paducah Tilghman, who also happens to be the defending State 4A champion.
The Blue Tornado (8-1 overall, 5-0 in district play) used its speed in building an early lead but the Lakers (5-4, 2-3) did manage two scores in the second half and now have a chance to finish a winning regular season next Friday against Marshall County.

Images by Charles Bramley/ The Ledger & Times

10/25/2025

Murray High defeated Hopkins County Central Friday night, 45-13, at Ty Holland Stadium to improve to 9-0 on the season. The win also gave the Tigers a 3-0 mark in Kentucky Class 3A 1st District play.

In their first season in Class 3A, the Tigers win the district championship and wil have the No. 1 seed from the district for the upcoming State 3A playoffs.

Images by Charles Bramley/ The Ledger & Times

10/24/2025

Rent One celebrated 10 years in business earlier this morning with a Murray-Calloway Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting.

10/24/2025

New business Day by Day Trauma Therapy held a ribbon-cutting and open house to celebrate its office opening on Coldwater Road earlier this afternoon with the Murray-Calloway Chamber of Commerce.

Video shot and edited by Jack Bramley

10/22/2025

Marshall 3, Calloway 0 - 4th District Volleyball Tournament title match

Marshall County defeated Calloway County in straight sets Tuesday night to win the Kentucky 4th District Volleyball Tournament championship match at Taylor Gymnasium/ Rechelle Turner Court. Both teams now advance to next week's Kentucky Region 1 Championship at Calloway County.

Video shot and edited by Jack Bramley/ Ledger and Times