Murray Ledger & Times

MURRAY - Murray State University was recently awarded a 10-year reaccreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) for its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthesia Program. “This achievement reflects the outstanding work and dedication of our DNP program leadership, faculty, staff and students,” said Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Dr. Dina Byers. “I am incredibly proud of what they have accomplished.

MURRAY - What is a quasquicentennial? Join the Jackson Purchase Historical Society for a special program celebrating UT Martin’s 125th anniversary (quasquicentennial) at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 18, in the Paul Meek Library, 10 Wayne Fisher Drive. Presenters Sam Richardson and Karen Elmore from the Meek Library’s Special Collections Department, along with Nathan Morgan from University Relations, will share insights from their research for the anniversary book and exhibit.

MURRAY - The Murray Police Department and the Murray Independent School District are excited to announce the addition of a new School Resource Officer (SRO) position that will serve the Murray/Calloway County Area Technology Center. This new position further strengthens the longstanding partnership between the two organizations and reinforces our shared commitment to providing a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment for students.

MURRAY — A small twin-engine airplane with a nose landing gear malfunction landed safely Tuesday morning at Murray-Calloway County Airport after the crew circled to burn off fuel and emergency responders were placed on standby. The incident was reported around 9:45 a.m. and involved a Beechcraft Travel Air operated by Skyview Aviation with an instructor and a student aboard, said Airport Manager Anthony Young. No injuries were reported.

• The Murray City Council will hold a special called meeting at 4 p.m., Thursday, July 16, at City Hall. On the agenda is a public hearing for the purpose of obtaining written or oral comments regarding the City of Murray Zoning Ordinance in regard to a Data Center District. • The Calloway County Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 16, at the board office on College Farm Road.

MURRAY – A Murray man was arrested Sunday after the Calloway County Sheriff's Office investigated a report of a person possibly in possession of illegal narcotics. According to CCSO, deputies responded at about 11:30 a.m. Sunday to a residence on Ridgewood Drive. Following an investigation, deputies arrested Justin K. McClain, 40, of Murray.

MURRAY — In 2016, state budget cuts meant the end of an institution in Murray State athletics, its men’s tennis program. Jorge Caetano still remembers it. Though he was not directly affected by this situation professionally — he was safe as the head coach of the women’s program — he remembers how it hurt to see this happen.

The J.H. Funeral Home & Cremation Services Mary Ruth Saywell The funeral service is at 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Maple Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fairdealing.

CADIZ — Former Murray Police Department Detective Sgt. Justin Swope has been indicted by a Trigg County grand jury on eight felony charges alleging sexual offenses involving a minor, adding to the 30-count indictment he is already facing in neighboring Calloway County.

MURRAY – A Dexter man was arraigned Tuesday in Calloway County District Court for charges of murder and first-degree arson in connection with the May death of an Almo woman. The charges were filed last Thursday by the Calloway County Sheriff's Office, which alleged that Jason C. Rosson, 43, of Dexter, participated in the May 19 killing of 65-year-old Lisa Bebber before her mobile home was intentionally set on fire.