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MURRAY HIGH CLAIMS FOC GRAND CHAMPION TITLE
The Murray High School Band claimed the Grand Champion title Saturday at the 46th annual Festival of Champions, hosted by the Murray State University Racer Band. The Tiger Band was first in 3A including Best Music, Marching, Overall Effect, Woodwinds, Brass, and Guard. The Calloway County High School Laker Marching Band placed seventh in the competition.
CCHD REPORTS 67 NEW COVID-19 CASES, TWO NEW DEATHS
The Calloway County Health Department reported 67 new cases of COVID-19 for Thursday and Friday including with only 15 of those cases over 60 years of age and 59 of the 67 new cases unvaccinated. Two new COVID-19 related deaths were also reported, bringing the total to 60 during the pandemic. The county currently has 175 cases isolated at home and 16 are hospitalized. Calloway County’s latest reported positivity rate is 9.97% which is lower than the state rate of 10.99%. Saturday, the state reported 2,501 confirmed new cases and 24 confirmed new deaths. There were 2,211 hospitalized as of Saturday, which is 137 less than last Saturday, including 632 in ICU, which is 15 less than a week ago.
SAAL RESPONDS TO REPORT ON BELMONT LEAVING OVC
An announcement is expected to come as early as tomorrow that Belmont will be leaving the Ohio Valley Conference to join the Missouri Valley Conference, making the school the fourth to bolt the league over the past three months. Once news of the move broke on Friday, MSU Director of Athletics Kevin Saal released a statement that the school remains actively engaged in a thoughtful and thorough vetting process as it relates to conference realignment, adding that Murray State is a nationally recognized brand and promising discussions about the future of Racer Athletics are ongoing. Saal went on to say that whether within or outside of the Ohio Valley Conference, the university is considering all options in order to position our Athletics program in a thriving environment and offer a first-class student-athlete and fan experience.
MCF GOLF CLASSIC RAISES $32K
Over 100 golfers and several sponsors helped raise approximately $32,000 for the Enduring Hope Campaign at the tenth Murray Calloway Foundation Golf Classic earlier this month at Miller Golf Course. The tournament had teams playing in a scramble format, teeing off at either a morning or afternoon session. The Enduring Hope Campaign supports the building of a new Regional Cancer Center in Murray.
MES PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY HELPER DAY
Murray Elementary School kindergarten students recently participated in Community Helper’s Day. Students dressed in their favorite community helper costume and were able to meet people affiliated with their chosen profession. Students in Kara Brown’s class met with several of their occupation heroes.
MCCH CELEBRATES REHAB SERVICES
Murray-Calloway County Hospital & The Center for Rehab and Sports Medicine recently celebrated the outstanding services provided by their team of rehabilitation professionals. Their expertise continues to expand, and they work with physicians, nurses, pain management professionals, exercise specialists and other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan, which encompasses the full continuum of care for each patient. Therapists not only treat a patient’s injury or illness, but also help to prevent injuries in athletes and employees.
IN AND AROUND KENTUCKY
FRANKFORT—Soybean disease has been discovered for the first time ever in Kentucky. Red crown rot has been found in the western part of the state. Further down south this disease has caused farmers to lose up-to 30-percent of their yield if it isn’t treated. Much is still unknown about the disease in Kentucky.
FRANKFORT—Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that 11,835 voters were removed from Kentucky’s voter rolls last month, including 10,693 deceased voters. This was made possible by matching state records against federal Social Security records. Overall voter registration declined by 5,226 voters. While 6,609 new registrations were logged, 11,835 registrations were canceled for various reasons. Democrat and Republican voter numbers declined while those of other affiliations increased slightly.
LEXINGTON—No one is injured after a Scott County school bus filled with athletes, coaches, and a driver caught fire. Scott County Schools says a malfunction happened Friday evening that led to a fire in the back that quickly engulfed the whole vehicle. The bus had been taking football players and coaches beck to Scott County High School after a game in Lexington. School officials say everyone onboard escaped safely.
LEXINGTON—The all-clear has been given after a bomb threat was called into a Lexington Walmart. Police say the threat was made Saturday night against the store on West New Circle Road. Dogs were brought in to search the building, and officers say there was no threat to the public. Officers say several people who may have been involved have been located, and the investigation is continuing.
LAUREL COUNTY—Officials in Laurel County say a founding member of the Bush Fire Department has died. London-Laurel Rescue Squad officials posted on Facebook over the weekend that E.R. Rudder had died. Rudder was a Captain with the department and a member of the original crew. He had also worked as a Laurel County Sheriff’s deputy and was a former principal at Sublimity Elementary School.
GREENVILLE—A deadly two-vehicle collision in Greenville is under investigation. Kentucky State Police say Mark Revlett was driving east on Kentucky 176 Saturday and veered onto the left shoulder before reentering the road and colliding head on with another car. Both drivers were taken to the hospital, where the driver of the other vehicle died from his injuries. No word on Revlett’s condition.
OWENSBORO—Owensboro’s Gold Star Mothers and an area veterans organization are honoring 13 service members killed recently in Afghanistan. The Owensboro-Daviess County Veterans Organization remembered the service members killed by suicide bomber by placing 13 pairs of combat boots at the Gold Star Families Monument yesterday. Gold Star Mother’s Day was recognized yesterday, honoring those who’ve lost a child in combat. Flags and silk yellow roses were also displayed at the monument in Smothers Park.
LOUISVILLE—Kids can learn about the Kentucky Derby’s history for free this fall. The Kentucky Derby Museum is offering children 12 and under free admission on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from September 29th to October 20th. Anyone 13-years old and older will be required to buy a ticket. Tickets can be bought on the museum’s website or at the door.
TENNESSEE—A state Senator has been acquitted of 15 of 20 federal charges against her. A judge granted a motion to dismiss the charges against Katrina Robinson yesterday after the defense rested its case last week. The Shelby County Democrat is accused of theft, fraud and embezzlement for allegedly stealing money intended for her healthcare school. She still faces five charges with the jury expected to return to court tomorrow.
TENNESSEE—The gunman in a deadly mass shooting in West Tennessee is connected to Middle Tennessee. Kroger subcontractor Uk Thang killed one person and injured more than a dozen others before killing himself at a Collierville Kroger on Thursday. Thang’s car is registered in Davidson County. His parents live in Antioch.
TENNESSEE—Chaplains from the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team are in West Tennessee following a deadly mass shooting. One person was killed and 14 others were injured when a grocery store subcontractor opened fire at a Collierville Kroger store. Team leaders say they’ve been all over the country to support communities following deadly shootings. The gunman in Thursday’s shooting killed himself as police entered the store.
TENNESSEE—The TBI is investigating the shooting death of a sheriff’s deputy in West Tennessee. The TBI says Hardin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Matthew Locke was shot and killed by a man during a domestic violence call in Clifton on Saturday night. HCSD says Deputy Locke also served his country as a member of the Tennessee National Guard. A Clifton man is charged with first-degree murder for Deputy Locke’s killing.
TENNESSEE—Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Cornelia Clark is dead. The court announced the 71-year-old’s death Saturday after a short battle with cancer. Attorney General Herbert Slatery the Third says Clark was fair, impartial, and thoughtful regarding the law while Governor Bill Lee praised has as someone who advocated for justice. Clark was the second woman to ever serve on the state Supreme Court after being appointed by ex-Governor Phil Bredesen in 2005. She also served as chief justice from 2010 to 2012.
