Murray Ledger & Times

12/19/2025

Murray State 81, Drake 72 … Men

Murray State opened its Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball schedule Thursday night with a hard-fought 81-72 win over three-time defending Valley champion Drake at the CFSB Center/Dill Family Court in Murray. The win moved the Racers to 9-3 on the season and was their fifth win in a row. A huge burst from center Fred King finally gave the Racers breathing room in the final few minutes as King ended with a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds

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12/18/2025

𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘/𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥 (𝗗𝗲𝗰. 𝟭𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝟰:𝟱𝟬 𝗽.𝗺.) – KY 1536/Outland School Road in Calloway County is now open between Clayton Road and Ezell Road, and the roadway is clear.

Original alert below.
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𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 (𝗗𝗲𝗰. 𝟭𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝟭:𝟰𝟱 𝗽.𝗺.) – KY 1536/Outland School Road, east of Murray, in Calloway County is blocked at mile point 1.1 due to a crash.

This is between Clayton Road and Ezell Road.

Estimated duration is about 2 hours. Please seek alternate routes.

12/18/2025

An overturned semi truck is currently blocking Outland School Road just north of the intersection with Lassiter Road and Clayton Drive. Motors are advised to avoid the area if possible, but a detour may be taken on Lassiter Road to the east.

12/18/2025

Calloway 81, Tilghman 15 … girls

In the first game of its quest to win a third straight Kentucky 2A Championships Sectional 1 Girls Basketball Tournament title, host Calloway County cruised past visiting Paducah Tilghman, 81-15, Tuesday night at Jeffrey Gymnasium. The Lady Lakers (now 7-0) initiated the running clock only two minutes into the second quarter with a 39-4 lead.

Photos by CHARLES BRAMLEY/ Ledger & Times

12/18/2025

Calloway County 66, Tilghman 58 .. boys

Defending Kentucky 2A Championships state boys basketball champion Calloway County took its first step toward repeating as champ Tuesday night by edging visiting Paducah Tilghman, 66-58, in the opening round of this year’s 2A Sectional 1 Tournament at Jeffrey Gymnasium. The win pulled the Lakers back above the .500 mark for the season at 4-3.

Photos by CHARLES BRAMLEY/ Ledger & Times

12/18/2025

Marshall County 75, Murray High 58 … boys
Last year’s Region 1 boys basketball runner-up Marshall County doused the fiery, fast-paced game of host Murray High Tuesday night and took a 75-58 win in the teams’ opener in 4th District play at Taylor Gymnasium/ Rechelle Turner Court. The loss ended a four-game winning streak for the Tigers (now 4-2), while the Marshals improved to 5-1.

Photos by CHARLES BRAMLEY/ The Lefger & Times

12/18/2025

Marshall 62, Murray High 16 … girls

Defending Kentucky Region 1 girls basketball champion Marshall County came to Taylor Gymnasium/ Rechelle Turner Court to face host Murray High Tuesday night and won the 4th District opener for both teams by a score of 62-16. The Lady Marshals remained perfect for the season at 5-0, while the Lady Tigers dropped to 2-3.

Photos shot by CHARLES BRAMLEY/ Ledger & Times

12/17/2025

12/17/2025

Calloway County 66, Tilghman 58 .. boys

Defending Kentucky 2A Championships state boys basketball champion Calloway County took its first step toward repeating as champ Tuesday night by edging visiting Paducah Tilghman, 66-58, in the opening round of this year’s 2A Sectional 1 Tournament at Jeffrey Gymnasium. The win pulled the Lakers back above the .500 mark for the season at 4-3.

Video shot by JACK BRAMLEY/ Ledger & Times

12/17/2025

Calloway 81, Tilghman 15 … girls

In the first game of its quest to win a third straight Kentucky 2A Championships Sectional 1 Girls Basketball Tournament title, host Calloway County cruised past visiting Paducah Tilghman, 81-15, Tuesday night at Jeffrey Gymnasium. The Lady Lakers (now 7-0) initiated the running clock only two minutes into the second quarter with a 39-4 lead.

Video shot and edited by JACK BRAMLEY/ Ledger & Times

12/17/2025

Marshall 75, Murray High 58 … boys

Last year’s Kentucky Region 1 boys basketball runner-up Marshall County doused the fiery, fast-paced game of host Murray High Tuesday night and took a 75-58 win in the teams’ opener in 4th District play at Taylor Gymnasium/ Rechelle Turner Court. The loss ended a four-game winning streak for the Tigers (now 4-2), while the Marshals improved to 5-1.

Video shot and edited by JACK BRAMLEY/ Ledger & Times