🌱 How Murray neighbors are stepping up after a devastating house fire
Morning Murray! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Murray neighbors are stepping up after a devastating house fire
- How a Murray State QB became an NFL-caliber defensive back
Also on today's calendar: Photos with Santa @ Cricket Wireless — Murray, Kentucky Tourism and 2 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 46 and low of 37 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 53, low: 48.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 59 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Support called for Curris Center admin after house fire (murraystatenews.org) — A Murray community member, Curris Center and Student Life assistant director Kimberly Newbern, lost her home in a recent fire, and neighbors, colleagues, and local organizations are rallying to help. Residents can donate through GoFundMe, PayPal, Venmo, or at any CFSB location to support her temporary housing, essentials, and rebuilding costs. 
• 2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Shadon Shannon, DB, Murray State University (nfldraftdiamonds.com) — Murray State University defensive back Shadon Shannon is drawing attention as a versatile 2026 NFL Draft prospect, reflecting well on the Racers program and its athletes. He discusses switching from quarterback to defense, his work ethic, academic path toward an MBA, and the values that drive him on and off the field.
📸 Around Murray
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Multi-Age Storytime @ CCPL — Murray, Kentucky Tourism
Calloway County Public Library, 710 Main St, Murray
10:30 am
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
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Photos with Santa @ Cricket Wireless — Murray, Kentucky Tourism
Cricket Wireless Authorized Retailer , 201 N 12th St Ste B , Murray
5:30 pm -
Visits with Santa @ The Murray CVB — Murray, Kentucky Tourism
Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau , 206 S 4th St , Murray
3:00 pm -
Stink, Stank, Stunk 5K Run — Murray, Kentucky Tourism
1401 KY-121 , Murray
1:00 pm -
Visits with Santa @ The Murray CVB — Murray, Kentucky Tourism
Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau , 206 S 4th St , Murray
1:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Teen ASP: Game On!-Reindeer Games
Marshall County Public Library @ Hardin , 4640 Murray Hwy , Hardin
3:30 pm -
Murray Middle vs Calloway County Middle
Murray Middle School , 801 Main St , Murray
5:00 pm -
JU Kevil Story Club
Graves County Public Library , 601 N 17th St , Mayfield
9:30 am -
Graves County Eagles vs Paducah Tilghman Blue Tornado
Graves County High School , 1220 Eagles Way , Mayfield
6:00 pm -
Infant Hour- Ages 0-2
Graves County Public Library , 601 N 17th St , Mayfield
10:00 am -
Saturday Storytime @ Bolin Books
Bolin Books , 304 Main St , Murray
11:00 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello friends!
My cat appears to have gotten out of the house. We live near the corner Wilshire on Welch. If anyone in the area has seen her please let me know. She… (Nextdoor Cambridge)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Murray. Apply here.
- Bealls, Inc. - Burkes Outlet posted a job opening for bealls Store Associate in Murray. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Murray here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hardin
- Four Arrested in Calvert City on Warrants, Drug Charges (marshallcountydaily.com)
Benton
- Blue Christmas Service Offers Comfort to Those Struggling During Holiday Season (marshallcountydaily.com)
- The Kentucky Wildcats host Indiana Hoosiers at Rupp Arena. See photos (courier-journal.com)
- Shapes of America: A radio special about shape-note singing (lpm.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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