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🌱 How Murray neighbors are stepping up after a devastating house fire

Also, don't miss Multi-Age Storytime @ CCPL — Murray, Kentucky Tourism on the Murray Patch calendar

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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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Weather forecast:

  • 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.
   

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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

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  • 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)

Ok Murray! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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