The McCracken County Humane Society will be hosting a drive-thru format vaccine clinic on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m.-2p.m. “All vaccines are preventative and important,” Dr. Niki Henderson, the Humane Society’s veterinarian, said. “Most of the illnesses the vaccines…
Cars, they’re how so many of us get around today. What about everyone else? How do students who aren’t local get around without a car of their own in a town that doesn’t really have public transportation? Well in this…
Co-written by Jakob Milani and Ronan Summers For the second time in seven years, Southern Illinois experienced a solar eclipse in totality, and residents of the area shared excitement over the historic event. Pam Underwood, a longtime resident of Herrin,…
By: Elliot Emerson Paducah is no stranger to festivals, but this time it was the only festival of its kind for a lifetime. Paducah celebrated its second solar eclipse in seven years with the “X Marks the Spot” street festival…
Around 31.6 million people across eleven states were able to see this year’s total solar eclipse. Among those hotspots was Melber Kentucky, a rural town roughly forty minutes away from Murray. The Mayfield-Graves County Tourism Commission and Melber Civic Club…
Lisa Copeland is stepping down from her position as executive director of Murray’s Playhouse in the Park after more than 15 years. Copeland is still performing her duties as director during a transition period as Playhouse’s board determines how to…
By: Elliot Emerson GOFOR Pizza has its roots all the way in New York where one of the owners, Kent Schoonover, grew up. When he came to Kentucky he tried to find a familiar pizza, but never could. “He [Kent]…
For many Black students, Murray offers scarce options in styling in haircare. While there are many hairstylists and salons in this area, very few specialize in the unique needs of afro-textured hair. Two students have partnered together to fill in…
With masks off and social distancing guidelines largely at an end, this flu season is hitting hard. Calloway County is currently in the peak of flu season which has been made much worse this year than during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
By 270 Stories staff BENTON, Ky. – When Carl Bivin built his ranch house in western Marshall County 42 years ago, the slope of the land helped him to decide to add a basement. A basement that his family never…
