A Hopkins County man is dead following a traffic accident
Wednesday night in Calloway County. Kentucky State Police say the
two vehicle mishap occured on Kentucky 121 at the intersection of
Rob Mason Road. Investigators say a northbound vehicle operated
by 21-year-old Huskey C. Hutch of Paducah swerved into the
southbound lane to avoid a third vehicle that was pulling a trailer that
had no lights to avoid a rear end collision
When the Hutch vehicle crossed into the southbound lane, it hit a
vehicle driven by 28-year-old Colby A. Traylor of Calvert City. A
passenger in the Traylor vehicle, 57-year-old Timothy A. Traylor of
Madisonville died at the scene. Colby Traylor and Hutch were treated
at an area hospital. The investigation is continuing.
The Murray Ledger and Times reported Thursday the state fire
marshal’s office will be investigating the cause of a chemical
explosion on Murray State University’s campus Tuesday. Shortly
before 12:30 Tuesday, it was reported a small “chemical leak” had
been reported in a chemistry lab on campus.
Three people were reportedly treated for injuries following the
mishap, which forced cancellation of classes in the chemistry lab of
Gene W. Ray Hall for the remainder of the day Tuesday.
Governor Beshear announced Thursday preparation work is about to
begin for an extensive two year project along Interstate 69. A news
release indicates the nearly $34 million project will bring the Julian
Carroll-Purchase Parkway up to “interstate standards”.
The project will allow the extension of I-69 21 miles from Mayfield to
Paducah. The work zone for this project extends northward from the
Kentucky-Tennessee state line at Fulton to the end of I-69 at the 21-
mile marker near the U.S. Highway 45/Kentucky Highway 80 Bypass
at the southwest edge of Mayfield. The year project will begin in
March next year and be done by 2024.
Each year, Kentucky State Police posts accepts donations for the
annual holiday food drive designed to provide non-perishable food
items for families in need throughout the Commonwealth. The Post 1
“Cram the Cruiser” event will take place today at Kroger in Murray
from 10 am- 4pm.
Suggested donations include non-expired canned fruit and
vegetables, canned meat, macaroni and cheese, cereal, peanut
butter, jelly, canned soups, chili or spaghetti sauce, brownie and cake
mixes, coffee, water, powdered milk, and juices.
“Main Street Merriment” takes place this evening in downtown
Murray. The Christmas tree at the Calloway County Courthouse will
be lit at 5:30 this evening. In addition, a skating rink will be available
all weekend along with other activities. The 50 th edition of the Murray Rotary Club Christmas Parade will be tomorrow evening beginning at 5 pm.
