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11/01/2026

Congratulations to the Calloway County Laker Band for their 5th place finish in Class 4A this weekend at the KMEA State Marching Band Championship!!

In the photos: The CCHS Laker Band performs their show Moth to a Flame Saturday night at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green. (Jessica Paine/The Murray Sentinel)

10/30/2026

Wesley Bolin | Murray City Council

“I believe Murray should continue to value growth and expansion but not at the cost of what we already have today. In each and every vote I take I hope to move Murray towards that future.”

The Sentinel asked city council candidates about underserved residents, accessibility to constituents and how they'd make decisions when residents disagree.

How did Bolin respond? Click the link to read his answers and full candidate statement: https://themurraysentinel.org/stories/wesley-bolin-candidate-for-murray-city-council,24772

10/30/2026

Watch today's special called meeting of the Board of Regents here:

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10/29/2026

Thomas Hornbuckle, Jr. | Murray City Council

“I've learned that the best solutions come from listening to the people we serve, and that's a commitment I bring to every council meeting and every decision.”

The Sentinel asked city council candidates about underserved residents, accessibility to constituents and how they'd make decisions when residents disagree.

How did Hornbuckle respond? Click the link to read his answers and full candidate statement: https://themurraysentinel.org/stories/thomas-hornbuckle-candidate-for-murray-city-council,24705

10/29/2026

Marti Erwin | Murray City Council

“After building a house, I worked six years part time for Mayors Rogers and Rose, updating ordinances, working with code enforcement, and conducting special projects. I learned so very much about municipal law and how the city operates.”

The Sentinel asked city council candidates about underserved residents, accessibility to constituents and how they'd make decisions when residents disagree.

How did Erwin respond? Click the link to read her answers and full candidate statement: https://themurraysentinel.org/stories/marti-erwin-candidate-for-murray-city-council,24703

10/29/2026

NOTICE: Meeting time changed.

The Murray State University Board of Regents will hold a special called meeting at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in Wells Hall, Room 118. See the REVISED agenda below.

10/29/2026

Paul Rister | Calloway County Judge-Executive

“The people of Calloway County don't have to choose between experience and change. We need both.”

The Murray Sentinel invited candidates for county judge/executive to share their priorities and answer questions about underserved residents, county spending priorities and appointments to local boards and commissions.

How did Rister respond? Click the link to read his answers and full candidate statement: https://themurraysentinel.org/stories/paul-rister-candidate-for-calloway-county-judge-executive,24535

10/29/2026

Gidget Manning | Calloway County Judge-Executive

“Currently, I am working in the Special Education Department at Calloway County High School where I see the different needs of this county through our students. I am motivated to make Calloway County a safe and law-abiding community, with opportunities for our children.”

The Murray Sentinel invited candidates for county judge-executive to share their priorities and answer questions about underserved residents, county spending priorities and appointments to local boards and commissions.

How did Manning respond? Click the link to read her answers and full candidate statement: https://themurraysentinel.org/stories/gidget-manning-candidate-for-calloway-county-judge-executive,24529

10/29/2026

Boone Chambers | Calloway County Judge-Executive

“But the biggest opportunity I see is cooperation and growth. If Calloway County, the City of Murray, and Murray State work as one community instead of three, we can share resources instead of duplicating them, save taxpayer dollars, improve essential services, and invest in the things that help people stay here and thrive: parks, the lake area, recreation, and good jobs.”

The Murray Sentinel invited candidates for county judge-executive to share their priorities and answer questions about underserved residents, county spending priorities and appointments to local boards and commissions.

How did Chambers respond? Click the link to read his answers and full candidate statement: https://themurraysentinel.org/stories/boone-chambers-candidate-for-calloway-county-judge-executive,24508

10/29/2026

Holly Blalock-Herod | Murray City Council

“My vision is responsible growth that protects what makes our city special while creating more opportunity. I’ll listen to residents about the businesses they want to see, help connect small businesses with existing city programs, and work to bring new life to vacant storefronts.”

The Sentinel asked city council candidates about underserved residents, accessibility to constituents and how they'd make decisions when residents disagree.

How did Blalock-Herod respond? Click the link to read her answers and full candidate statement: https://themurraysentinel.org/stories/holly-blalock-herod-candidate-for-murray-city-council,24533

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