Jeremiah Jones: big star in a small town
Murray is a small town in Kentucky with a population of just under 20,000 people. For the most part, life is calm and not too many sports stars come from such a small town. But there is an exception in…
Month: March 2025
Opinion: AI advancement threatens journalism, work ethics
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is concerning in numerous aspects but can also be a helpful resource. Entry-level jobs are threatened with its advancement and the possibility of being entirely wiped out in the next 20 years. Being a…
New Kentucky law allows cosmetology students unlimited attempts for their licensure exam
Kentucky cosmetology students have many requirements to receive their license, including logging more than 1,000hours at their school and taking a two-part exam, which can be stressful. A bill that was recently signed could help alleviate that stress. Gov. Andy…
Getting to know our president: Who is Dr. Ron Patterson?
Just as Murray State is eager to get to know the recently elected president, Dr. Ron Patterson is just as eager to become familiar with the students as he is coming in with a strong student focus. More than 100…
Bill passes to allow Murray State University to have a vet school
Hopes were low as the five bills in the Kentucky House and Senate created to allow Murray State University to offer veterinary medicine did not move forward. That all changed with Senate Bill 77. The bill was introduced in a…
Recent college graduates face challenging job market
After the tassel has been moved from right to left, recent college graduates face the final question: how do I get my first full time job? And with student loans, a competitive job market, and a lack of professional experience…
Purchase Area Coffee and Chocolate Festival brings thousands to western Kentucky town
The third annual Purchase Area Coffee and Chocolate Festival brought thousands of visitors to Calvert City, Kentucky, with new hosts. The festival happened recently at the Calvert City Civic Center with over 30 local vendors participating in the festival selling…
Lady Marshals on top in district four
The Marshall County Lady Marshals won the 4th district championship over the Calloway County Lady Lakers on Feb. 26, after mounting a second-half comeback that saw a powerful display of grit. The Lady Lakers scored 6 straight points in the…
Calloway basketball surging into Regional Tournament
The Calloway County Lakers basketball team has been on a rampage this season, finishing the regular season with a 28-3 overall record and a 12-2 record against district opponents. They added another impressive win onto their resume on Thursday, Feb.…
Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture pushes for greater emphasis on livestock shows
When Jonathan Shell stepped up as Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture, he was on a mission to put more emphasis on livestock shows across the state, which led the charge of House Bill 370. House Bill 370 is called a “reorg”…