The Murray Sentinel

09/05/2026

The woman wounded in an Aug. 17 shooting at a Sunset Drive residence has died, according to a public social media post by her daughter.

Brittany Cleaver was hospitalized after she was shot in the chest that evening. Her daughter announced Cleaver’s death shortly before 10 p.m. Friday.

Police arrested Cleaver’s estranged husband, Russell Cleaver, 45, the night of the shooting and charged him with attempted murder. The case was sent to a Calloway County grand jury Aug. 26 after he waived his preliminary hearing.

The Sentinel has not received official confirmation of Brittany Cleaver’s death or information regarding whether the charge against Russell Cleaver will change.

This is a developing story.

The woman wounded in an Aug. 17 shooting at a Sunset Drive residence has died, according to a public social media post by her daughter. …

09/04/2026

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09/04/2026

Read more on our Board of Regents breakdown by clicking the link here.

Murray State University regents were told during their annual retreat last week that emails and text messages kept exclusively on their personal accounts or devices are not subject to Kentucky’s …

09/01/2026

Artist Henri Mattise once said, “Creativity creates courage”, but sometimes, as in the case of the participants in the recent “Feels Like Home” exhibit, courage can lead to creativity.

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Artist Henri Mattise once said, “Creativity creates courage”, but sometimes, as in the case of the participants in the recent “Feels Like Home” exhibit, courage can lead to creativity. …

09/01/2026

Today marks the beginning of National Recovery Month.

Over the summer, adults from Neartown Recovery and Serenity Recovery explored what “home” means through poetry and visual art as part of “Feels Like Home.”

On Aug. 7, their work went on public display — giving the broader community a chance not only to see what they created, but to see recovery through a different lens.

We’re sharing photos from that opening reception today, and we’ll have more from the “Feels Like Home” workshops throughout National Recovery Month.

Find the link to full photo gallery in the comments.

08/31/2026

HOPE Calloway provides emergency assistance to people experiencing homelessness, but it does not operate an emergency shelter – a distinction Executive Director Amber Sugg said is important in understanding what the organization can offer people who need an immediate place to stay.

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HOPE Calloway provides emergency assistance to people experiencing homelessness, but it does not operate an emergency shelter – a distinction Executive Director Amber Sugg said is important in …

08/28/2026

A Murray man charged with attempted murder in the Aug. 17 shooting of his estranged wife is facing three additional felony charges for his alleged conduct after he was detained.

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A Murray man charged with attempted murder in the Aug. 17 shooting of his estranged wife is facing three additional felony charges for his alleged conduct after he was detained. Russell Cleaver, …

08/28/2026

Watch today's Murray State University Board of Regents quarterly meeting here:

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08/26/2026

Murray firefighters responded to a detached garage fire on Oakhill Drive on the south side of town Wednesday afternoon, with the call going out shortly after 2 p.m.

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08/25/2026

Dolly Parton, the Queen of Country, and surely the Queen of all America’s heart, died, Tuesday, August 25, 2026, she was 80-years of age. The brief announcement of her death was made by her nephew, Brian Seaver. There were no details about her death released, although it was well known she had faced health issues for nearly a year.

Click the link to read the full tribute reprinted with permission from The Lake News.

Dolly Parton, the Queen of Country, and surely the Queen of all America’s heart, died, Tuesday, August 25, 2026, she was 80-years of age. The brief announcement of her death was made by her nephew, …