query: where is murray kentucky?

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: Murray, Kentucky Murray is a home rule-class city in Calloway County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the seat of Calloway County and the 19th-largest city in Kentucky. The city's population was 17,741 during the 2010 U.S. census, and its micropolitan area's population is 37,191. It is the home of Murray State University. The city now known as Murray began as a post office and trading center sometime in the early 1820s. It was at first called Williston in honor of James Willis, an early settler. Later, the name was changed to Pooltown after Robert Pool, a local merchant.

title: Murray High School (Kentucky)

text: Murray High School (Kentucky) Murray High School is a public high school located in Murray, Kentucky. The school currently lies on the corner of Sycamore Street and Doran Road, but it was previously located on the corner of 8th and Main Streets where it had been from 1872 to 1971. The first school was erected by the community, and it was considered the handsomest school structure west of the Tennessee River, "i.e.", in what is now called the Jackson Purchase. Until 1953, what is now the Murray Middle School building housed all the students in the Murray district, grades 1-12.

title: Murray High School (Kentucky)

text: after contending for the top prize for a number of years. They repeated the feat in 2018, winning their second state championship. The Murray High Tiger Band is currently under the direction of Tim Zeiss and Beth Stribling. An abridged list of notable accomplishments is as follows: Murray High School (Kentucky) Murray High School is a public high school located in Murray, Kentucky. The school currently lies on the corner of Sycamore Street and Doran Road, but it was previously located on the corner of 8th and Main Streets where it had been from 1872 to 1971. The first school

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: natural gas service has roughly 5,500 customers, in which is used per year. The water system treats 1.3 billion gallons of water per year going through of water main piping. The current treatment plant was built in 1992 with a capacity of 7 million gallons per day. At current, the plant treats 3.6 million gallons per day. The Murray sewer treatment plant treats 4 million gallons of sewage per day and is connected with of sanitary sewer piping. Murray, Kentucky Murray is a home rule-class city in Calloway County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the seat of Calloway

title: Confederate Monument, Murray, Kentucky

text: War in Kentucky placed on the National Register of Historic Places, as part of the Civil War Monuments of Kentucky Multiple Property Submission. Confederate Monument, Murray, Kentucky The Confederate Monument in Murray is a historic statue located in the northeast corner of the Calloway County Courthouse in Murray, Kentucky. It honors the 800 citizens of the county who served in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War, and is the only Confederate Monument in Kentucky featuring Robert E. Lee. During the American Civil War, Calloway County saw 800 of its citizens serve in the Confederate Army. Only 200 served

title: Murray Hill, Kentucky

text: Murray Hill, Kentucky Murray Hill is a home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States, and a part of the Louisville Metro government. The population was 582 during the 2010 census. Murray Hill is located in northeastern Jefferson County at (38.290219, -85.588584). It is bordered to the north by Goose Creek, to the south by Langdon Place, and otherwise by consolidated Louisville/Jefferson County. Downtown Louisville is to the southwest. According to the United States Census Bureau, Murray Hill has a total area of , of which , or 1.23%, is water. The community drains northeast to Little Goose Creek,

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: Murray has two television stations: WKMU 21, the local transmitter for the statewide KET public television network, and WQTV, a CW affiliate associated with KFVS 12, the region's CBS affiliate in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Other major network stations available in Murray are: Other road projects in Murray are to include the widening of Kentucky 121 through the city of Murray. Over 12,000 cars travel that stretch of road per day. There is also a downtown loop and four-lane bypass in the works to help relieve traffic congestion within the city. The airport in Murray is the Murray-Calloway County Airport. The

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: in December. The festival turns historic downtown Murray into olde London from centuries ago. Activities include a street fair, home-baked goods for sale and carolers dressed from the period. Other festivals include the West Kentucky Highland Games and Festival, the Lumberjack Challenge, the RC Aircraft Fly-in and the Murray Ice Cream Festival (which occurs in early September) Murray State University has hosted Festival of Champions as the oldest, largest, and most prestigious marching band festivals of its kind in the South since 1976. This annual competition hosts bands from throughout Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee with over 1,500 students

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: contemporary art, African art, woodworking, and tapestries from Spain among others. The galleries have near of show space. The Wrather West Kentucky Museum is located in the first building constructed on the campus of Murray State University and has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum, which is free to the public, highlights the social development, economic and cultural development of the people of the Jackson Purchase region of Kentucky through permanent and changing exhibits. Murray has three city parks that cover over of land - Central Park, Chestnut Park and Bee Creek. A three-pool community

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: been 35 National Merit Finalists since 1974. In 2006, the Murray High School test scores were ranked as being 9th in the state of Kentucky. Standard & Poor's recognized the Murray Independent school district as being one of only 18 Kentucky school districts as an outperforming school district. The athletic program competes in Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Class AA in football and class A in cross-country, and track, the only three sports in which the KHSAA divides schools into classes by enrollment. Other sports, most notably basketball, are conducted in a single-class format. The school system also covers

title: Confederate Monument, Murray, Kentucky

text: Confederate Monument, Murray, Kentucky The Confederate Monument in Murray is a historic statue located in the northeast corner of the Calloway County Courthouse in Murray, Kentucky. It honors the 800 citizens of the county who served in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War, and is the only Confederate Monument in Kentucky featuring Robert E. Lee. During the American Civil War, Calloway County saw 800 of its citizens serve in the Confederate Army. Only 200 served in the Union Army. The monument was funded after a three-year fund raising drive by the J. N. Williams Chapter of the United

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: income for the city was $15,389. About 11.2% of families and 22.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.8% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over. Murray boasts one of the lowest crime rates in Kentucky. The total crime risk index score for Murray is 54, which is 46 points below the national crime risk score of 100. The city of Murray is host to several religious assemblies of various faiths. There are approximately 75 religious institutions within the city of Murray and surrounding area. Some of the denominations that make

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: each fall. It is sanctioned by the Kentucky Music Educators Association as part of its marching band contest season. On October 4, 2008, a Bands of America regional competition was held at Murray State University. The competition included marching band performances from various high schools from the southeast and an exhibition performance by the Murray State Racer Band. Murray offers tourists and citizens tastes of culture that are usually only available in larger cities. The Clara M. Eagle Gallery is a multi-level art gallery that houses around 1,200 permanent artworks. The gallery has also been home to temporary shows, featuring

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: offers hiking, elk and bison viewing, birding, 1850s historic buildings, planetarium, nature center, off-highway vehicle riding, fishing, boating, swimming, camping, and a large wildlife population. Murray has a humid subtropical climate and four distinct seasons. The warmest month of the year is July, with an average high temperature of 90 °F (32 °C). The coldest month is January, with an average high temperature of 45 °F. Murray has had several tornadoes and storms in recent years and has been the site of two F4 tornadoes. On February 5, 2008, Kentucky and surrounding states were subject to many violent tornadoes with

title: Murray High School (Kentucky)

text: Murray State University's first classes met on the first floor in the 1920s, and Kentucky's first Head Start was organized in the building in the 1960s. Murray High School ranked number 6 overall in ACT scores in the State of Kentucky in 2009. Murray High School ranked number 11 of 227 in the KY school rankings of 2010–11. Murray High's chess team has had relatively recent success, claiming the state championship in four out of five years from 2004 to 2008. That was over ten years ago. The Murray High Lady Tiger Basketball team is currently the most successful sport

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: an plot subdivided into 137 business and residential lots divided by eight streets. Kentucky did not officially secede from the Union during the Civil War, instead declaring its neutrality, but both Murray and Calloway County were strongly pro-Confederate. No major battles were fought near the town, but guerrilla warfare sometimes took place nearby. In the spring of 1862, a Union force stationed in Paducah marched across the county to the Tennessee River, taking anything it wanted from the inhabitants without paying. Also, parts of Murray were burned on several occasions. Once, part of the town was burned by the Union

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: swimming complex & Owens Spray Park is housed in Murray's Central Park. The parks also features 17 soccer fields, 2 basketball courts, 5 playgrounds, 9 baseball and softball fields, 4-bay batting cages, Lions Club Skate Park, and a three-mile (5 km) nature walking trail. The parks also have 9 covered picnic pavilions for family gatherings, the Murray Rotary amphitheater and west Kentucky's first dog park. The park features an 18-hole disc golf course that was the first one of its kind in the area. Playhouse in the Park is one of the oldest community theatres in the state of Kentucky.

title: Murray High School (Kentucky)

text: at the school. During former head coach Rechelle Turner's 21-year tenure from 1997 to 2017, the team had unprecedented success. Perhaps the most notable accomplishments of the Lady Tigers are their two back to back KHSAA Final Four appearances in 2016 and 2017, along with a Class A state championship in 2016 and 2018. Additionally, the Lady Tigers were Region 1 champions in 1997, 2010, 2016, and 2017. Turner is now the head women's basketball coach at NCAA Division I Murray State University. Murray's football team is well-known across Kentucky to be one of the best in Class AA. Murray

title: Confederate Monument, Murray, Kentucky

text: support a granite canopy. Inside the canopy is an ornate iron light fixture with four incandescent bulbs to light the fountain. On top are four marble balls and a marble statue of Lee, making it the only monument in Kentucky that heavily features Robert E. Lee; the only other monument in Kentucky with a likeness of Lee is Bardstown, Kentucky's Confederate Monument of Bardstown which has only a small relief portrait of Lee below the large statue of a Confederate soldier. On July 17, 1997, the Confederate Monument in Murray was one of sixty-one different monuments related to the Civil

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: Army in retaliation for its presumed support for the Confederate guerrillas. A diary kept by Josh Ellison of Murray tells that one night during the winter of 1864-65, a detachment of Union soldiers from Paducah torched every buildings on the east side of the court square, three days later burning all those north of the square. An estimated 800 men from the area joined in the Confederate Army, either as infantry in the Kentucky Orphan Brigade or in the cavalry, while about 200 sided with the Union. Calloway County's Confederate veterans are honored by monument on the northeast side of

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: numerous extra curricular activities, from band, arts, social clubs, and an academic team. Students from northern and western Murray attend schools in the Calloway County School District, while those from the rest of the city attend those in the Murray Independent school district. Murray is the home of Murray State University, a four-year public university. The university was founded in 1922 as the Murray Normal School. The university today offers 11 associate, 64 bachelor, and 42 master's programs, and has an enrollment of over 10,000 students. The only daily newspaper in the city of Murray is the "Murray Ledger &

title: Murray High School (Kentucky)

text: in New York City and at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, and more recently at Walt Disney World in Florida. The Murray Tiger Marching Band is regarded as one of the state's best, and has maintained a tradition of excellence for over 40 years. As a Bands of America Grand National Champion, the Tiger Band has enjoyed more success than most all Kentucky high school marching bands. The band has established itself as a formidable competitor in Kentucky's marching circuit, and is a perennial power in Kentucky's KMEA Class A. In 2017, the band won its first state championship,

title: Murray State University

text: Murray State University Murray State University (MSU) is a four-year public university located in Murray, Kentucky, United States. With about 10,500 students, it has been recognized by "U.S. News & World Report"s "Best Colleges" as one of the top regional universities in the U.S. for 26 straight years. It has consistently been one of the top-ranked public regional universities in Kentucky (out of 6) and is ranked as 35th among regional universities in the South by "US News". In addition to the main campus in Calloway County, in southwestern Kentucky, Murray State operates extended campuses offering upper level and graduate

title: Kentucky Route 94

text: Kentucky Route 94 Kentucky Route 94 (KY 94) is a 79.816-mile (km) state highway in Kentucky that runs from Tennessee State Route 78 at the Tennessee state line to Kentucky Route 80 southwest of the unincorporated community of Aurora via Hickman, Water Valley, and Murray. Kentucky Route 94 Spur (known as KY 94C for identification purposes) is a 0.385-mile spur route of Kentucky Route 94 in rural Calloway County northeast of Murray that connects KY 94 to Kentucky Route 80. Kentucky Route 94 Spur (known as KY 94C for identification purposes) is a 0.312-mile spur route of Kentucky Route 94

title: Kentucky Route 94

text: in rural Fulton County halfway between Crutchfield and Fulton that connects KY 94 to U.S. Route 51. Kentucky Route 94 Kentucky Route 94 (KY 94) is a 79.816-mile (km) state highway in Kentucky that runs from Tennessee State Route 78 at the Tennessee state line to Kentucky Route 80 southwest of the unincorporated community of Aurora via Hickman, Water Valley, and Murray. Kentucky Route 94 Spur (known as KY 94C for identification purposes) is a 0.385-mile spur route of Kentucky Route 94 in rural Calloway County northeast of Murray that connects KY 94 to Kentucky Route 80. Kentucky Route 94

title: Murray State Racers

text: basketball rivalry is the oldest in the state of Kentucky. Murray State won the first meeting in 1932 by a score of 26-24 in a game played on the stage at Lovett Auditorium. Western Kentucky leads the overall series 95-53, but Murray State has won 10 of the last 19 games since Western Kentucky left the Ohio Valley Conference in 1982. The Murray State-Western Kentucky basketball rivalry has been every bit as bitter as the football rivalry. During the 1954–55 season, the teams met four times in a series of contests that also included severe fouls on the court, ejected

title: Eli Houston Murray

text: Eli Houston Murray Eli Houston Murray (February 10, 1843 – November 18, 1896) was Governor of Utah Territory between 1880 and 1886. The city of Murray, Utah was named for him. Murray had served in the Union Army during the American Civil War as colonel of the 3rd Kentucky Cavalry Regiment. He was brevetted to the rank of brigadier general when the war ended. In the next year he was appointed U.S. Marshal for Kentucky and stayed on that post for 10 years; afterwards managing a Kentucky newspaper. Murray was appointed Governor of Utah Territory in 1880. The newly appointed

title: Murray Raney

text: Murray Raney Murray Raney (October 14, 1885 – March 3, 1966) was an American mechanical engineer born in Carrollton, Kentucky. He was the developer of a nickel catalyst that became known as Raney nickel, which is often used in industrial processes and scientific research for the hydrogenation of multiple covalent bonds present in molecules. Raney was born in Carrollton, Kentucky, to William Wallace and Katherine Raney. Without having attended high school, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky in 1909. Following his graduation he became a teacher at the Eastern Kentucky State Normal College

title: Robert Murray (physician)

text: and staffing of hospitals in and around Alexandria, Virginia. In September 1861, Murray was ordered to Kentucky, where he joined the newly-formed Army of the Cumberland (first called the Army of the Ohio) as Medical Director. He took part in the organization's campaigns in Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama, and served until he was reassigned in 1863. Murray was posted to the Army's Philadelphia depot and assigned as its Chief Medical Purveyor. He was responsible for expending and accounting for several million dollars as he acquired medical supplies and equipment for the Union Army, and distributed them to units throughout

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: The name was changed again to Pleasant Springs before its incorporation on January 17, 1844, when the present name was adopted to honor Rep. John Murray. Murray was not the first county seat, which was at Wadesboro. Calloway County was then much larger than today. In 1842, however, the state legislature divided the area, creating Marshall County. It was felt that a more centrally located county seat was needed, and as the village of Murray was at the geographic center, it was chosen. A new courthouse was built along with a jail, and the town Murray was laid out on

title: Murray State University

text: local music shows ranging from classical music, bluegrass, alternative rock, jazz, electronica and world music. Murray State University Murray State University (MSU) is a four-year public university located in Murray, Kentucky, United States. With about 10,500 students, it has been recognized by "U.S. News & World Report"s "Best Colleges" as one of the top regional universities in the U.S. for 26 straight years. It has consistently been one of the top-ranked public regional universities in Kentucky (out of 6) and is ranked as 35th among regional universities in the South by "US News". In addition to the main campus in

title: Freeman H. M. Murray

text: Bentley was a major inspiration for Murray, having run a station on the underground railroad during the time of slavery and continuing to work for African American progress after the civil war. Soon, Murray moved to Covington, Kentucky to take a job teaching. He also took an apprenticeship for the "Cincinnati Enquirer" where he gained editing and publishing experience. Later in life he studied at Howard University in Washington, DC and eventually learned five languages. In 1883, Murray married Laura Hamilton. They had five children. One daughter, Kathleen Paige Murray, worked for the Niagara Movement. In 1898 his daughter, Mary

title: Murray State Racers

text: team was officially announced. The thought of a primarily ivy league sport at Murray State was met with skepticism among some groups. In fact the Murray State student newspaper printed a column mocking the plan, calling it "Alexander's Navy." The plan called for Murray State to practice as well as host home regattas on Kentucky Lake. Murray State was the first school in the State of Kentucky with a rowing program, established two years ahead of the University of Louisville. In Fall 1996, Stephen Marchino was hired as head coach assisted by Dan Lavit. 172 students attended the first series

title: Kentucky Colonels (ABA 2000)

text: that a team called the Kentucky Colonels was going to resume play in 2007–08, but they will be located in Murray, Kentucky. However, later the Murray team decided to change their name to the Kentucky Retros in deference to the tradition associated with the Colonels name. Kentucky Colonels (ABA 2000) Kentucky Colonels (ABA 2000) were a member of the ABA 2000, the second version of the American Basketball Association. The first American Basketball Association played from 1967 through the 1975–76 season and included a team called the Kentucky Colonels. Both versions of the Colonels played in Louisville, Kentucky. Since the

title: Philip H. Murray

text: Philip H. Murray Philip H. Murray (1842 - February 17, 1917) was an abolitionist, journalist, phrenologist, and civil rights activist who spent most of his career in St. Louis, Missouri. He grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania where he participated in the abolitionist movement in that region. During the US Civil War he continued his work and served as a recruiting officer to help enlist blacks into the Union Army. After the war, he focused on journalism. In 1867, he established the first black newspaper in Kentucky, "The Colored Kentuckian". He later moved to St. Louis where he continued to work

title: Murray Independent School District

text: the district was located. Murray Elementary School is located 111 Broach Street in Murray KY. Murray Independent School District Murray Independent School District is a school district in the U.S. city of Murray, Kentucky. The word "Independent" denotes that it is separate from any district operated by a county—in this case, Calloway County, of which Murray is the largest city and county seat. It enrolls students from kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Murray High School is located at Sycamore and Doran Road in Murray, KY. It is organized by department, and school days are structured into seven periods. In each

title: Aaron Murray

text: five wins in their next six contests, including routs of Tennessee (41–14), Vanderbilt (43–0), and Kentucky (44–31). On October 9, Murray threw the ball with precision going 17-of-25 for 266 yards with two touchdowns and also rushed for 41 yards and two more touchdowns against the Volunteers. On October 16, Murray exploited Vanderbilt's secondary, going 15-of-24 passing for 287 yards with two touchdowns. He also rushed six times for 36 yards against the Commodores. At Lexington, Kentucky on October 23, Murray was 9-of-12, passing the ball for 113 yards as teammate Washaun Ealey ran 28 times for 157 yards, and

title: Kentucky Route 121

text: It runs concurrent with U.S. Route 45 for its final two miles. Kentucky Route 121 Kentucky Route 121 (KY 121) is a state highway in Kentucky. It runs from State Route 119 (SR 119) at the Kentucky–Tennessee state line southeast of New Concord to U.S. Route 51 (US 51) and US 62 in Wickliffe via Murray and Mayfield. Kentucky Route 121 Business is a business route of Kentucky Route 121. It runs from Kentucky Route 121, Kentucky Route 80, and Kentucky Route 97 southeast of Mayfield to Kentucky Route 121 and U.S. Route 45 north of Mayfield. It runs through

title: Kentucky Route 121

text: Kentucky Route 121 Kentucky Route 121 (KY 121) is a state highway in Kentucky. It runs from State Route 119 (SR 119) at the Kentucky–Tennessee state line southeast of New Concord to U.S. Route 51 (US 51) and US 62 in Wickliffe via Murray and Mayfield. Kentucky Route 121 Business is a business route of Kentucky Route 121. It runs from Kentucky Route 121, Kentucky Route 80, and Kentucky Route 97 southeast of Mayfield to Kentucky Route 121 and U.S. Route 45 north of Mayfield. It runs through downtown, while KY 121 uses a bypass to the east and north.

title: Murray Arnold

text: Murray Arnold Murray Arnold (March 4, 1938 – November 13, 2012) was an American basketball coach, best remembered for his college coaching career at Chattanooga, Western Kentucky and Stetson. He also spent two seasons from 1991 coaching the Perth Wildcats of Australia's National Basketball League. In 1991, he led them to a championship. Arnold started his coaching career at the high school level in the United States, winning a Class A Florida state championship with DeLand High School in DeLand, Florida. Arnold worked his way up to the college level, where he coached at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga,

title: Murray-Calloway County Airport

text: Murray-Calloway County Airport Murray-Calloway County Airport , also known as Kyle-Oakley Field, is a public use airport located northwest of the central business district of Murray, in Calloway County, Kentucky, United States. The airport opened in 1961. It is owned by the Murray City-Calloway County Board. The need for an airport for Murray and Calloway County was apparent to further the growth and progress of the community. The Murray Chamber of Commerce knew of the interest which the Murray Jaycees had in working to obtain an airport. In the spring of 1957 the Murray Chamber of Commerce approached the Jaycees

title: Murray State College

text: College of Agriculture and Applied Science in 1967. In 1972, the school was removed from the authority of the Board of Regents for Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges and given its own board of regents; in connection with this, the school was renamed Murray State College (not to be confused with Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky). Murray State College's mission is to provide "opportunities for student learning, personal growth, professional success and community enhancement." The college enrollment is approximately 3,000 students annually. Murray State College offers three (3) two-year degree programs. The following is a detailed listing: Associate of Arts

title: Murray State Racers

text: Murray State Racers The Murray State Racers are the intercollegiate athletic teams representing Murray State University (MSU), located in Murray, Kentucky, United States. The Racers athletic program is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) and competes at the NCAA Division I level including the Football Championship Subdivision. The MSU teams are the Racers, the costumed racehorse mascot is named Dunker, the live racehorse football mascot is Racer-One, and the school colors are navy blue and gold. Racer teams have won three NCAA rifle championships. Murray State men's athletics began in 1925–25, the school's third year, with the first

title: Murray Independent School District

text: Murray Independent School District Murray Independent School District is a school district in the U.S. city of Murray, Kentucky. The word "Independent" denotes that it is separate from any district operated by a county—in this case, Calloway County, of which Murray is the largest city and county seat. It enrolls students from kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Murray High School is located at Sycamore and Doran Road in Murray, KY. It is organized by department, and school days are structured into seven periods. In each department there may be integrated, accelerated, and advanced placement classes. There are a variety of

title: Robert E. Murray

text: (BTU per pound). Following this strategy, Murray Energy acquired reserves and expanded its operations in Southern Ohio, Southwestern Pennsylvania, the Illinois Basin (Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois), and reserves and operations in Central Utah. One of Murray Energy's first acquisitions was the Powhatan No. 6 mine in Alledonia, Ohio. The Powhatan mine is the only mine operated by a Murray Energy Corporation independent operating subsidiary that is unionized. Murray Energy Corporation produces approximately 30 million tons of bituminous coal each year and employs approximately 3,000 people in the United States. In addition to its mining operations, Murray Energy owns and

title: Murray State Racers

text: 72-59 homecoming victory over the Missouri State Bears. Murray State's football rivalries have historically been with the Eastern Kentucky Colonels and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The rivalry with the Hilltoppers began in 1931, and it later became an annual trophy game known as the Battle for the Red Belt. The Murray State football program has become a steppingstone to major-college coaching success. Five former Murray State coaches have gone on to head coaching positions at BCS schools. In addition to the success of former Racer football coaches, former players have also gone on to achieve major successes. Former Racer quarterback

title: Jamal Murray

text: Jamal Murray Jamal Murray (born February 23, 1997) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one season of college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats before being drafted by the Nuggets with the seventh overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. Murray was born and raised in Kitchener, Ontario, the son of Sylvia and Roger Murray, who was born in Jamaica and moved to Canada at age nine. He also has a younger brother, Lamar. His father grew up running track and field and playing basketball; as a youth, his

title: Ollie Murray James

text: Ollie Murray James Ollie Murray James (July 27, 1871August 28, 1918) was an American politician. A Democrat, he represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. James was born and raised in western Kentucky. As a teenager he served as a page in the Kentucky General Assembly. James studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1891, beginning his practice that year. In 1902 James sought and won election to the United States House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district, the far western part of the state. He was re-elected to the House

title: Samuel Murray Rosenstein

text: His service terminated on December 11, 1995, due to his death in Lexington, Kentucky. Samuel Murray Rosenstein Samuel Murray Rosenstein (June 7, 1909 – December 11, 1995) was a Judge of the United States Customs Court. Born on June 7, 1909, in Frankfort, Kentucky, Rosenstein received an Artium Baccalaureus degree in 1928 from the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor of Laws in 1931 from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. He entered private practice in Frankfort from 1931 to 1946. He was the City Prosecutor of Frankfort from 1933 to 1941. He was Special Counsel for the Commonwealth

title: Samuel Murray Rosenstein

text: Samuel Murray Rosenstein Samuel Murray Rosenstein (June 7, 1909 – December 11, 1995) was a Judge of the United States Customs Court. Born on June 7, 1909, in Frankfort, Kentucky, Rosenstein received an Artium Baccalaureus degree in 1928 from the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor of Laws in 1931 from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. He entered private practice in Frankfort from 1931 to 1946. He was the City Prosecutor of Frankfort from 1933 to 1941. He was Special Counsel for the Commonwealth of Kentucky from 1935 to 1943. He was the Acting County Attorney of Franklin

title: Murray State Racers

text: Conference USA. The Racers also have a well known in-conference rivalry with Austin Peay State University. In 1922, the Murray State Normal School was chartered as a state-supported teacher training institution, because the Western Kentucky State Normal School and Eastern Kentucky State Normal School could no longer produce a sufficient number of teachers to support the growing demand in the state. Located only 120 miles away from one another, and both in the western portion of the state, Murray State and Western Kentucky quickly became known as sister institutions as well as fierce competitors. In 1941, prior to a SIAA

title: Paducah, Kentucky

text: High School remains separate. West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) is a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and is a public, two-year, degree-granting institution serving the Western Region of Kentucky. There are approximately 8,000 students enrolled at the college. WKCTC was rated as one of the top 10 community colleges in the United States by the Aspen Institute for 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017. There is a Paducah campus of the University of Kentucky College of Engineering located on the WKCTC campus. There is also a Paducah campus of Murray State University, which offers approximately

title: Murray State University

text: engineering and technology. The college of business is the largest at Murray State, enrolling 23 percent of the undergraduate students. Murray State has been institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and School, Commission on Colleges, continuously since 1928. Murray is one of eight schools in the state of Kentucky to achieve AACSB accreditation of business programs; however the school is not AACSB-accredited in accounting programs. Several other programs have achieved specialized accreditation: primarily programs in teaching, fine arts and nursing. As a former normal school and teachers college, Murray State is best known for its NCATE-accredited education programs.

title: Scouting in Kentucky

text: by race according to state and local laws and customs. By the 1950s, the GSUSA began significant national efforts to desegregate the camps and maintain racial balance. One of the first desegregations was Camp Shantituck in Kentucky, which was accomplished by Murray Walls in 1956. The National Scouting Museum was located on the campus of Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky, before being relocated to the National BSA Headquarters in Irving, Texas. The state's youngest Scout to earn the BSA God & Country Medal was Steven Hamilton of Glasgow (Troop 606). Recognized by Governor Carroll in 1975 for this achievement,

title: Calloway County, Kentucky

text: poverty line, including 17.70% of those under age 18 and 10.00% of those age 65 or over. Calloway County, Kentucky Calloway County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 37,191. Its county seat is Murray. The county was founded in November 1822 and named for Colonel Richard Callaway, one of the founders of Boonesborough. Calloway County comprises the Murray, KY Micropolitan Statistical Area. Calloway County was created in 1822 from land taken from Hickman County. The courthouse was built in 1823. A fire at the courthouse in 1906 caused

title: Calloway County, Kentucky

text: Calloway County, Kentucky Calloway County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 37,191. Its county seat is Murray. The county was founded in November 1822 and named for Colonel Richard Callaway, one of the founders of Boonesborough. Calloway County comprises the Murray, KY Micropolitan Statistical Area. Calloway County was created in 1822 from land taken from Hickman County. The courthouse was built in 1823. A fire at the courthouse in 1906 caused the almost complete destruction of the county records. Calloway county was named after Richard Callaway. According to

title: Murray State Racers

text: championship game between the Racers and Hilltoppers, Murray State President James H. Richmond remarked, "We are always happy when we can defeat our chief rival and greatest friend." The football rivalry with Western Kentucky began with a Hilltopper victory on October 24, 1931. In 1939, both institutions strengthened the rivalry by scheduling the match up as the final game of their regular seasons. This tradition continued, with only four interruptions, for the next 46 years. In 1948 both schools joined together to form the Ohio Valley Conference, where Murray won the first championship in football. The football rivalry was cemented

title: Murray Raney

text: ratio was fortuitous and without any real scientific basis. However, this is the preferred alloy composition for production of Raney nickel catalysts currently in use. In 1992 the Organic Reactions Catalysis Society (ORCS) created the Murray Raney Award "for contributions in the use of sponge metal catalysts in organic synthesis". The award is given out every two years at the annual ORCS conference. the following scientists have been recipients of the award: Murray Raney Murray Raney (October 14, 1885 – March 3, 1966) was an American mechanical engineer born in Carrollton, Kentucky. He was the developer of a nickel catalyst

title: Murray Arnold

text: Western Kentucky University, and Stetson University. He also coached at the junior college level for one season, winning a NJCAA national championship at Okaloosa-Walton Community College. Arnold died of cancer on November 13, 2012. Murray Arnold Murray Arnold (March 4, 1938 – November 13, 2012) was an American basketball coach, best remembered for his college coaching career at Chattanooga, Western Kentucky and Stetson. He also spent two seasons from 1991 coaching the Perth Wildcats of Australia's National Basketball League. In 1991, he led them to a championship. Arnold started his coaching career at the high school level in the United

title: Murray State Racers football

text: Kentucky leads the series 45–27–4; the series began in 1929 and has been annually played since 1945. Within the Ohio Valley Conference, Murray State has an interstate rivalry with Southeast Missouri State, whose campus is about 90 miles west of Murray State in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. As of 2017, Murray State leads the series 39–11–1; the series began in 1926 and has most recently been annually played since 1991. Another OVC, interstate rivalry is against UT Martin, whose campus is about 50 miles southwest of Murray State. As of 2017, Murray State leads the series 35–20–1; the series began in

title: Murray State Racers football

text: 1924 and most recently has been annually played since 1991. In 1922, the Murray State Normal School was chartered as a state-supported teacher training institution, because the Western Kentucky State Normal School and Eastern Kentucky State Normal School could no longer produce a sufficient number of teachers to support the growing demand in the state. Located only 120 miles away from one another, and both in the western portion of the state, Murray State and Western Kentucky quickly became known as sister institutions as well as fierce competitors. In 1941, prior to a SIAA championship game between the Racers and

title: Sports in Kentucky

text: Kentucky Colonels, which was replaced by a team in Murray, Kentucky in 2007. That team was originally also named the Kentucky Colonels, but the name was changed to the Kentucky Retros in March 2007 in deference to the tradition of the Louisville-based teams. The team eventually announced that they would relocate to Louisville. Pikeville, Kentucky will also become home to pro basketball in the 2007–2008 season, with the East Kentucky Miners joining the Continental Basketball Association. The state is home to several minor league sports teams: Current teams Semi-professional outdoor football: Women's football: Defunct teams Arena/indoor football: Semi-professional outdoor football:

title: Murray-Calloway County Airport

text: September 30, 2009, the airport had 13,171 aircraft operations, an average of 36 per day: 93% general aviation, 6% air taxi, and 1% military. At that time there were 33 aircraft based at this airport: 88% single-engine, 6% multi-engine, 3% helicopter and 3% ultralight. Murray-Calloway County Airport Murray-Calloway County Airport , also known as Kyle-Oakley Field, is a public use airport located northwest of the central business district of Murray, in Calloway County, Kentucky, United States. The airport opened in 1961. It is owned by the Murray City-Calloway County Board. The need for an airport for Murray and Calloway County

title: Hazel, Kentucky

text: over. In Hazel, antique shops dot Main Street along with other shops and a small cafe. The town's yearly fall Hazel celebration, "Hazel Day", is now held in early October. Hazel, Kentucky Hazel is a home rule-class city in Calloway County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 410 at the 2010 census. Hazel is located in southern Calloway County at (36.504658, -88.325443). It is north of Paris, Tennessee, and south of Murray on the Tennessee-Kentucky border. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. The town was founded as a stop

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: some of them in Western Kentucky. On June 30, 2009, a violent storm with winds of up to ravaged trees and damaged buildings. On July 4, 2009 another tornado outbreak in Western Kentucky left Independence Day celebrations spoiled throughout the region. As of the census of 2000, there were 14,950 people, 6,004 households, and 2,869 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,541.5 people per square mile (595.1/km²). There were 6,622 housing units at an average density of 682.8 per square mile (263.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.16% White, 6.80% African American, 0.21% Native American,

title: Hazel, Kentucky

text: Hazel, Kentucky Hazel is a home rule-class city in Calloway County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 410 at the 2010 census. Hazel is located in southern Calloway County at (36.504658, -88.325443). It is north of Paris, Tennessee, and south of Murray on the Tennessee-Kentucky border. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. The town was founded as a stop on the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway in 1890. The first post office was established the same year. The origins of its name are unclear: it may have derived

title: 2012–13 Eastern Kentucky Colonels basketball team

text: 2012–13 Eastern Kentucky Colonels basketball team The 2012–13 Eastern Kentucky Colonels basketball team represented Eastern Kentucky University during the 2012–13 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Colonels, led by eighth year head coach Jeff Neubauer, played their home games at McBrayer Arena within Alumni Coliseum and were members of the East Division of the Ohio Valley Conference. They finished the season 25–10, 12–4 in OVC play to finish in second place in the East Division. They advanced to the semifinals of the OVC Tournament where they lost to Murray State. They were invited to the 2013 CIT where they

title: Regents College, Murray State University

text: Regents College, Murray State University Regents College is one of the eight residential colleges of Murray State University in Kentucky. The college was established in the fall of 1996 when Murray State became the first public university in the United States to establish a campus-wide residential college system. Regents College is named in honor of the outstanding citizens who have served on Murray State University's Board of Regents. Regents Hall was dedicated on November 14, 1970. It is named for all those who have served on the Board of Regents of Murray State. The ten story dormitory was designed to

title: Murray State Racers football

text: Hilltoppers, Murray State President James H. Richmond remarked, "We are always happy when we can defeat our chief rival and greatest friend." The football rivalry with Western Kentucky began with a Hilltopper victory on October 24, 1931. In 1939, both institutions strengthened the rivalry by scheduling the match up as the final game of their regular seasons. This tradition continued, with only four interruptions, for the next 46 years. In 1948 both schools joined together to form the Ohio Valley Conference, where Murray won the first championship in football. The football rivalry was cemented as an annual trophy game in

title: Eastern Kentucky Colonels

text: Football Bowl Subdivision, any future games between the two teams are uncertain. Outside of Western, EKU has maintained rivalries with its two other in-state OVC foes: Murray State and Morehead State. Eastern Kentucky Colonels The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are the intercollegiate athletic teams of Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), located in Richmond, Kentucky, United States. The Colonels athletic program is a charter member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) and competes at the NCAA Division I level including the Football Championship Subdivision. The EKU mascot is The Colonel, and the school colors are maroon and white. While the women's teams were

title: Jim Murray (whisky writer)

text: it closed in 1996. Murray has also become well known for his championing the cause of American whiskey and Canadian rye whisky, Japanese whisky, and Irish single pot still whiskey, all of which had fallen out fashion when he first began writing about them. Murray lives in Northamptonshire, England, and also has a home near Frankfort, Kentucky, United States, in the heart of the bourbon-making region. Jim Murray (whisky writer) Jim Murray (born 13 November 1957) is an English writer journalist, and a well known whisky critic. He is best known for his observations on whisky and his annually updated

title: 2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team

text: the Volunteers 77–84. This was the largest lead that was lost in the John Calipari era at Kentucky. On February 6 Kentucky returned to Rupp Arena to host Florida. The Wildcats defeated the Gators 80–61 behind a career-high from Murray (35). Murray's 35 points ties for the most by a freshman in Kentucky history. On February 6 Kentucky defeated Georgia 82–48 behind 24 points from Murray. Kentucky held the Bulldogs without a made field goal for over 17 minutes. On February 13 Kentucky traveled to Columbia to face South Carolina. Despite Calipari being ejected with two technicals in the first

title: Madisonville, Kentucky

text: Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). The school is also affiliated with Murray State University, Lindsey Wilson College, the University of Kentucky, and the University of Louisville. Because of these university partnerships, the college offers many associate and bachelor's degrees that are normally found only at the university level. Interstate 69 is a north-south corridor through the eastern side of the city that connects to I-24 and Henderson. The Western Kentucky Parkway is south of town. The Western Kentucky Parkway's westbound lanes feed into I-24 west; the eastbound lanes feed into the Blue Grass Parkway (via I-65 north) at Elizabethtown.

title: 2018–19 Murray State Racers men's basketball team

text: 2018–19 Murray State Racers men's basketball team The 2018–19 Murray State Racers men's basketball team represents Murray State University during the 2018–19 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Racers, led by fourth-year head coach Matt McMahon, play their home games at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky as members of the Ohio Valley Conference. The Racers finished the 2017–18 season 26–6, 16–2 in OVC play to win the OVC regular season championship. They defeated Jacksonville State and Belmont to become champions of the OVC Tournament. They earned the OVC's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament where they lost in

title: 2017–18 Murray State Racers men's basketball team

text: 2017–18 Murray State Racers men's basketball team The 2017–18 Murray State Racers men's basketball team represented Murray State University during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Racers, led by third-year head coach Matt McMahon, played their home games at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky as members of the Ohio Valley Conference. They finished the season 26–6, 16–2 in OVC play to win the OVC regular season championship. They defeated Jacksonville State and Belmont to become champions of the OVC Tournament. They earned the OVC's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament where they lost in the First

title: Jamal Murray

text: formed a duo that helped Orangeville Prep defeat many American schools. At the 2015 Nike Hoop Summit, Murray scored a game-high 30 points and was named the MVP. Murray was named MVP of the 2015 BioSteel All-Canadian Basketball Game, which includes the top high school players in Canada. Murray played AAU basketball for the CIA Bounce. On June 24, 2015, Murray committed to Kentucky to play for coach John Calipari. As a freshman in 2015–16, he was featured on the Midseason Top 25 list for the John R. Wooden Award, and was named to the 35-man midseason watchlist for the

title: Kentucky Route 80

text: 80 from Mayfield to Aurora now has two separate designations. From Mayfield to Brewers in Marshall County, the road retains its former co-designation as Kentucky Route 58. The segment from Brewers to Aurora is now designated as Kentucky Route 402. From Mayfield, Kentucky Route 80 travels along a new four-lane corridor into Calloway County and on to Murray. The route continues through eastern Calloway County and into Marshall County before converging with U.S. Route 68 near the eastern terminus of Kentucky Route 402 in Aurora. From Aurora, it follows U.S. Route 68 through Trigg, Christian, Todd, and Logan counties to

title: Murray State Racers football

text: coaches have gone on to head coaching positions at BCS schools. In addition to the success of former Racer football coaches, former players have also gone on to achieve major coaching successes. Within the Ohio Valley Conference, Murray State has an interstate rivalry with Austin Peay, whose campus is about 65 miles east of Murray in Clarksville, Tennessee. As of 2017, Murray State has a 36–14 lead in the series, which began in 1953 and was most recently annually played since 2007. Within the Ohio Valley Conference, Murray State has an in-state rivalry with Eastern Kentucky. As of 2017, Eastern

title: Murray State Racers men's basketball

text: the Racers are 4–8 overall in tournament games. The Racers appeared in the 2014 CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT). They posted a 5–0 record to be 2014 CIT champions. The Racers appeared in the NAIA Tournament seven times. Their combined record is 16–8. Murray State Racers men's basketball Murray State Racers men's basketball program represents intercollegiate men's basketball at Murray State University. The school competes in the Ohio Valley Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and play home games at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky. Murray State made its 16th appearance in the NCAA Tournament

title: Murray State University

text: floor of Murray High School. That historic building is now used as Wrather West Kentucky Museum. All students lived at home or boarded with local families until the first dormitory, Wells Hall, was constructed in 1925. Wilson Hall was also completed under Carr's presidency, with other structures were in progress. In 1926, Rainey T. Wells, recognized as the founder of Murray State, became its second president. Wells served from 1926 to 1932, and during this time Lovett Auditorium, Carr Health Building, and Pogue Library were all completed. In 1926, the Normal School was renamed Murray State Normal School and Teachers

title: Ten Broeck, Kentucky

text: Ten Broeck, Kentucky Ten Broeck is a home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 103 at the 2010 census. Ten Broeck is located in northeastern Jefferson County at (38.295102, -85.579821). It is bordered to the west by Manor Creek and Broeck Pointe, to the southwest by Murray Hill, and on all other sides by consolidated Louisville/Jefferson County. Kentucky Route 22 (Brownsboro Road) forms the northern border of the community. Downtown Louisville is to the southwest. According to the United States Census Bureau, Ten Broeck has a total area of , of which , or 0.99%,

title: Sports in Kentucky

text: Kentucky University's men's basketball program is one of the ten most winning in the history of the NCAA, and has one Final Four appearance (1971). Murray State University is a perennial threat to win the Ohio Valley Conference and appear in the NCAA Tournament, having done so 13 times. However, the question in Kentucky college athletics is most often "Red or Blue?" referring to the primary colors of its two flagship universities – the University of Kentucky (blue) and the University of Louisville (red). In recent years, the Louisville Cardinals have further proven themselves, not only as one of the

title: Murray F. Tuley

text: Murray F. Tuley Murray F. Tuley was born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1827. He was a veteran of the Mexican–American War. Tuley became a judge, one of the best known jurists in the West. Tuley was known as the "Nestor" of the Chicago bench. He was president of the Illinois State Bar Association 1902-1903. He was married to Katherine E. Tuley. The Northwest Division High School in Chicago was renamed in 1917 to Murray F. Tuley High School, after Judge Murray F. Tuley who had risen to fame not only as a judge, but as the author of the State

title: Kentucky Route 95

text: of Murray, through Benton and Draffenville, along with its current routing. KY 95 also previously traversed the Tennessee River into Livingston County via a Free Ferry to meet an intersection with the original routing of US 62 (in that area, it is now KY 453). KY 95 from the Tennessee state line to Draffenville was eventually replaced by U.S. Route 641 during the 1950s, thus shortening KY 95 dramatically. As for the ferry on the Tennessee River, service was discontinued in the mid 1960s. Kentucky Route 95 Kentucky Route 95 (KY 95) is a state highway in Marshall County, Kentucky.

text: face Vanderbilt in their second contest of the season. The Commodores defeated Kentucky 62–74 despite 33 points from Murray. On March 1 Kentucky traveled to Gainesville for their second contest against Florida. In their last road game of the season Kentucky defeated the Gators 88–79 behind 20 points from Murray, his seventh straight game of 20 or more points. The game also saw the reemergence of Labissiere, who made the most of his first start since December 12 by chipping in 11 points and eight rebounds. On March 5 Kentucky hosted LSU for their second contest against the Tigers. In

title: Kentucky Wildcats football

text: November 18, 2017. In their last regular season game against Louisville on November 25, Kentucky was beaten at home 44–17. Kentucky then proceeded to play Northwestern in Nashville, Tennessee in the Music City Bowl on December 29, and the Kentucky Wildcats lost 24–23. In 2018, After beating Central Michigan, Kentucky went to Gainesville to face the Florida Gators, who had won 31 straight against Kentucky, and ended their losing streak with a 27–16 win at the Swamp. It was the Wildcats first win in Gainesville since 1979. They added wins in the next two weeks over Murray State and No.

title: 2013–14 Murray State Racers men's basketball team

text: 2013–14 Murray State Racers men's basketball team The 2013–14 Murray State Racers men's basketball team represented Murray State University during the 2013–14 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Racers, led by third year head coach Steve Prohm, played their home games at the CFSB Center and were members of the West Division of the Ohio Valley Conference. They finished the season 23–11, 13–3 In OVC play and were OVC West Division champions. They lost in semifinals of the OVC Tournament to the eventual champion Eastern Kentucky Colonels. The Racers were invited to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament where they defeated the

title: Aaron Murray

text: Georgia 33–28 victory as Murray finished the contest with 22-of-38 passes for, at the time, a career-high 326 yards and three touchdowns including a 75 yarder to wide receiver Marlon Brown. In Jacksonville, Florida, Georgia fell behind 17–3 in the 2nd quarter but roared back to claim a 24–20 victory over the Florida Gators on October 29. Murray was 15-of-34 for 169 yards and two fourth down touchdown passes. The month of November belonged to the Georgia Bulldogs as Murray and company reeled off four wins against solid teams in New Mexico State, Auburn, Kentucky, and Georgia Tech. The New

title: Farmington, Kentucky

text: Farmington, Kentucky Farmington is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Graves County, Kentucky, United States. Farmington is located southeast of Mayfield, the Graves County seat, and west of Murray. The population of Farmington was 245 at the 2010 census. Farmington was laid out in 1836 and named for the fertile land and rustic setting. Farmington was home to Farmington High School until 1986 when the six remaining high schools of the county combined to form Graves County High School. Farmington Elementary School is located near central Farmington. Farmington Elementary School is ranked among the highest in the state,

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: airport, known as Kyle-Oakley Field, is a general aviation airport that features a 24-hour terminal and has a runway dimension of 6,200'x 100' and can handle up to a dual-wheel aircraft. The call-sign for Kyle-Oakley Field is CEY. The Murray Calloway Transit Authority recently started the "Racer Routes" service that provides four public bus routes throughout Murray. It also has services for those who do not have a vehicle. The KWT Railway starts one mile (1.6 km) north of Murray and travels south to Bruceton, Tennessee, where it connects with CSX railway that travels to Memphis and beyond. Electric service

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: their home in Murray include, Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Christian Science, Church of Christ, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Pentecostal, Southern Buckolds, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Non-Denominational. Baptists are the most prominent faith in Murray with over 25 Baptist churches within the Murray area. Murray plays host to several annual festivals and events. Perhaps the most well known Murray festival is the annual Freedom Fest celebration. The dates of the festival vary from year to year, but are always near the end of June through the first week of July. During the festival, activities

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: in the city of Murray is provided by the Murray Electric System. The electric system is locally owned and governed and gets all of its energy from the Tennessee Valley Authority. In turn, electric customers in Murray enjoy one of the lowest electric rates in the United States. The cost is around 7.2 cents per kilowatt hour. In recent years, MES has branched out into telecommunications. It offers internet service with speeds of up to 12 Mbit/s, home telephone service, and digital cable television service. Natural gas and water service falls under the city of Murray's Public Works department. The

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: take advantage of Dolby 3D Technology. The Curris Center Theater hosts Cinema International. The program is run through the department of modern languages at Murray State and is open, free of charge, to students and the public. Cinema International is open most weekends during regular university semesters. Around 18 shows per year showcase every film genre by directors around the world. The Murray Independent School system has been a part of the Murray community since 1872, when the first public school was built in the center of town. Murray's school system has an enrollment of over 1,800 students. There have

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: Valley Conference and have provided 117 conference titles since 1948. The most popular sport at Murray State is the men's basketball program. The basketball program is one of the winningest programs in NCAA history with over 1,300 wins and an all-time winning percentage of .637, which places Murray State 20th best in NCAA history. Murray State has won 23 regular season Ohio Valley Conference titles and 15 OVC Tournament titles, which is the best in the OVC. The men's basketball program has produced a number of NBA players, most notably Jeff Martin, Popeye Jones, Isaiah Canaan, Cameron Payne, and Joe

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: Times". The "Ledger" was established in 1879 and has remained locally operated. The "Ledger" is printed six days per week and has a city/county circulation of around 7,200 papers per day. The "Ledger" also has many out of city readers who receive their paper via mail. "The Murray State News" is a weekly, award-winning student produced newspaper that has become popular, not only with students, but with regular citizens of Murray. The paper features everything from campus news, sports, activities, and opinions. There are four radio stations with buildings in Murray, although the city can receive 25 different FM signals.

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: the court house square. Donated by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, it is the only Confederate monument in the South that does not face true north. There are several tales about the reason for this, but nowadays no one really knows. Murray is located at (36.609494, −88.315656), north of the Tennessee border. Benton is to the north, and Mayfield is to the northwest. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which , or 0.26%, is water. Murray is situated west of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, which

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: The theatre is located in Murray's Central Park and is housed in a 1907 train and freight depot. The playhouse is open year-round and produces everything including original works, comedies, dramas, children's theatre, and musicals. On May 16, 2008, former President Bill Clinton made an appearance at Playhouse in the Park to speak about his wife's (Hillary Clinton) presidency campaign. College athletics are the sporting events of choice in the Murray area. Murray State University participates in NCAA Division I athletics which is the highest level of collegiate athletics. The university has 16 athletic programs that compete in the Ohio

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: Fulks, who is a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee and has been credited with being one of the pioneers of the jump shot. Murray State football, although not as popular as basketball, is also rich in winning tradition and is well followed. The football program has won 8 Ohio Valley Conference titles and has produced 17 NFL players. Even more well-known are the coaches the football program has produced. Ralph Friedgen, Frank Beamer, Mike Gottfried, Houston Nutt, and Ron Zook have all had their coaching careers run through the Murray State football program. There have been 10 players that have

title: Murray, Kentucky

text: been selected as first team All-Americans and 21 second, third, and honorable mention All-Americans. The Murray State football program has won more than 400 games, the most decisive win coming in 1932 when Murray State beat the University of Louisville 105–0. Murray has two movie theaters. The Cheri Theater has seven screens and shows nothing but first-run films. The Cheri was started in 1967 as a single-screen theater with seating for 600. There have been many additions and renovations throughout the years and in 1997, two 290 stadium seating auditoriums were added. In 2008, the theater upgraded its projectors to

title: Murray High School (Kentucky)

text: High School had undefeated regular seasons in 2009 and 2010. The program has reached the third or fourth round of KHSAA Class AA Playoffs each year from 2009-2014. Prior to moving to Class AA, Murray High School won the Class A state championship in 1961 and 1974. The Murray girls' track and field team won the KHSAA Class A state championship in 2016 and 2017. Since its inception nearly 90 years ago, Murray High School's band has arguably been the most successful activity at the school, if not the District. In recent years, the band has performed at Carnegie Hall