Gail Minger says word of new charges in connection with the 1998 fire at Murray State University that claimed the life of her son hit her harder than she thought it would.

"It really dredged up a lot of very deep emotion," Gail Minger said. 

Minger spoke by phone from Richmond Kentucky, where her Michael Minger Memorial Foundation kicked off a campus fire safety program Thursday at Eastern Kentucky University.

"I think it (emotion) came from restoring hope that there is justice in this world, or at least an attempt to seek justice," Minger said.

Minger started the foundation in her son's name in 2005, four years after a jury deadlocked on murder charges against Jerry Walker.

Jerry W. Walker, now 35, faces new charges of manslaughter, arson, assault and wanton endangerment.

Kentucky State Police say Walker turned himself in to authorities Thursday morning.

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - Murray State University announced Tuesday their quarterback, Casey Brockman, has been honored as the player of the week by five national organizations.

Brockman was named the Co-National Player of the Week by the "The Sports Network," the National Player of the Week by the College Sporting News, FCSfootballnetwork.com and collegesportsmadness.com and National Quarterback of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards.

The university says this is the third time in the past two seasons that Brockman was honored on the national level.

According to the university, the Murray, Ky. native broke four school records in leading the Racers to a 58-27 victory over Tennessee State in a 2011 home opener. Brockman finished the game 45-of-67 for 600 yards and seven touchdowns. He also caught a 15-yard touchdown pass.

(KFVS) - The United States Coast Guard is offering boating safety tips for hunters.

The Coast Guard says capsizing and falling overboard into cold water are major hazards for hunters. During hunting seasons, most waters are cold enough for a serious hypothermia threat.

They say responsible hunters need to be aware of the dangers and follow a few simple rules to make hunting on the water safer and more enjoyable. The tips include:

• Leave a float plan with someone at home, describing where you are going, who you are with and when you expect to return.
• Transport firearms to the boat unloaded, cased, muzzle first, with the action open.
• Always wear an approved and properly fitted life jacket when in a boat.
• Carry a throwable flotation device in case someone falls overboard.
• Stow visual distress signals on board.
• Know the weather forecast for the area. High winds can be dangerous.