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Partly cloudy this morning, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon. High 57F. Winds light and variable.. Cloudy with occasional showers overnight. Low 51F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
A new business keeps Morehead energized
A new business in Morehead is shaking things up with tea, smoothies, and plenty of energy. Eagle Nutrition recently opened its doors and offers a variety of drinks, including loaded teas, protein shakes and smoothie bowls. The owners aim to provide healthier options to the Morehead community while staying involved locally. Since opening, the business has received positive feedback from customers.
Trick or Treat? Trivia
Two programs collaborated to host a haunting trivia night. Morehead State University’s Student Government Association and Campus Activities Board collaborated to host a Halloween-themed trivia night. The event consisted of six rounds of questions which centered around the upcoming holiday including horror movies, candy and popular costumes.
MSU honors former employees at Memorial Brick Ceremony
A tradition of remembrance continues at Morehead State University. The annual Memorial Brick Ceremony honors employees and retirees who have passed during or after their years of employment. This year, 24 individuals were honored, who had a combined total 506 years of service. Leslee Toy, the MSU alumni and donor engagement officer, said that the event is held every Friday on homecoming week to recognize individuals who put forth continuous effort to better the University.
Fall 2025 career fair
A career fair connected students with future opportunities. The semi-annual event, hosted by Morehead State’s career services, took place on Wednesday in the Adron Doran University Center and allowed students to build networks, meet employers and explore graduate school opportunities. Megan Boone, the director of the Center for Career Development and Experiential Education, said the event is meticulously planned each semester.
Chalk the Walk
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Creating awareness through creativity.
Chalk the Walk raised awareness through art. Morehead State University’s Campus Activities Board, aimed to raise awareness for mental health and suicide during their chalk the walk event by writing positive messages on the ADUC patio and encouraging students to wear blue and teal ribbons throughout the week. The goal of the event was to show students that the MSU student body cares about their mental health and that they are not alone.
A festival suited to everyone's palette
One festival has crafted a taste for tradition. The annual Morehead Arts and Eats Festival drew in a crowd with over 100 arts and craft vendors, five live bands and over 30 food trucks and caterers. Waylon Coffey, the arts and cultural director of Morehead-Rowan County Tourism, said that the festival goes beyond benefiting the arts as its impact spans into the community by attracting visitors which boosts local commerce and generates significant revenue.
Arts and Eats Festival
Scattered thunderstorms during the morning followed by occasional showers this afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High 78F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.. Scattered thunderstorms early, then mainly cloudy overnight with thunderstorms likely. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Low 66F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near an inch.
Arts and Eats Festival
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Overripe is due for a fresh set of eyes
"Overripe" has extended its shelf life as a finalist at a Lexington film festival. Hazard Boys Productions, a group comprised of four Morehead State media production and journalism students Luke Dixon, Evan Glover, Connor Hammons and Danyon Snell, published a documentary titled ‘Overripe: The Rise and Fall of AppHarvest” about the now-bankrupt agriculture startup during the spring 2025 semester.
Renovations hope to revitalize athletes and fans
Upgraded sports facilities should bring upgraded experiences for fans and athletes. Morehead State is currently renovating their athletic facilities, including video screens, audio systems and a new turf field. The main reasons behind the upgrades are fan engagement and attempts to enhance the experience for everyone at MSU. “I want everyone to understand that we have a growth mindset, I think it is important for us to continue to advance,” said Kelly Wells, MSU's athletic director.
Poppy Mountain 'a family reunion'
MOREHEAD An internationally known music festival-turned-reunion kicked off its 33rd year this weekend. The annual Poppy Mountain Music Festival began its week-long event featuring performances from more than 20 Bluegrass artists, along with several vendors, trail rides and campgrounds.
Poppy Mountain still brings the world to Rowan County
MOREHEAD An internationally known music festival-turned-reunion kicked off its 33rd year this weekend. The annual Poppy Mountain Music Festival began its week-long event featuring performances from more than 20 Bluegrass artists, along with several vendors, trail rides and campgrounds. “It's like a family reunion,” Tony Pence, the festival’s music director of six years said.
An Open Letter To Those Who Are "From Dallas"
Dallas is a pretty big city, I know. Dallas is actually the 9th largest city in the U.S. and the third largest in Texas, with a population of 1,241,162. It's where the frozen margarita machine and what would become the microchip found in every device on the planet were invented, and where a 52 feet tall cowboy stands, proudly announcing himself as "Big Tex" in Fair Park.
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