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'Kentucky Crafted: The Market' to be held in early March

Submitted by Jen Baird on Thursday, February 7th, 10:36 am

FRANKFORT, KY (KFVS) - More than 30 state's musicians and musical acts will play on the Kentucky Stage on March 2 and 3 at the Lexington Convention Center for 'Kentucky Crafted: The Market.'

The music is just one aspect of of the event along with thousands of handcrafted items created by Commonwealth artists.

The Kentucky Stage will feature two full days of musical performances by performers from around the state.

Saturday, March 2 will feature Mitch Barrett, Hog Operation, Appalatin among others.

LeMay & Reese, Heath & Molly and No Tools Loaned are on the list of several performers lined up for Sunday, March 3.

Concerts will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

All concerts are included with the price of admission to The Market.

Advance tickets are on-sale until Feb. 27. One day tickets are $8 online, $10 at the door. Two-day tickets are $12 online and $15 at the door.

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90th Make a Difference Day March 16 in Murray

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013, 5:05pm

90th Make a Difference Day March 16 in Murray

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - The City of Murray says the next Make a Difference Day, the 90th, will be March 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The City says the shredder will be there.

If you have any questions, please call 270-762-0350.

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Kentucky goes red in celebration of National Wear Red Day Feb. 1

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013, 12:24pm

Kentucky goes red in celebration of National Wear Red Day Feb. 1

(KFVS) - The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement is asking all women in Kentucky to help America Go Red this year.

The 10th Annual National Wear Red Day will be Friday, Feb. 1. The AHA says it’s more important than ever for women to stand side-by-side to end heart disease.

Currently some eight million women in the U.S. are living with heart disease, according to the AHA, yet only one in six women believe that heart disease is her greatest health threat. In fact, 90 percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease.

To celebrate the day, Kentucky businesses and attractions such as Churchill Downs, Rupp Arena, the Belle of Louisville, 21C Hotel and many others will be staging events and lighting ceremonies throughout the day. For more details on these events, call 502-371-6040.

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Murray hospital offers free wellness screenings in Feb.

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, January 24th, 2013, 1:29pm

Murray hospital offers free wellness screenings in Feb.

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - The Murray-Calloway County Hospital's Wellness Works program will be offering three free community health screenings in February.

The screenings include:

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You can still register for 2013 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013, 1:19pm

You can still register for 2013 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut

(KFVS) - Registration for the 2013 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut is still open.

The next ShakeOut will take place on Feb. 7 at 10:15 a.m. Organizers say this date coincides with the anniversary of the Feb. 7, 1812 earthquake near New Madrid, Mo. They say this earthquake was one of at least three magnitude 7 or greater events that struck in the winter of 1811-1812, and forever changed the landscape of the region.

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Three-part series at MCCH titled 'Obesity: It's More Than Aesthetics'

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, January 18th, 2013, 4:58pm

Three-part series at MCCH titled 'Obesity: It's More Than Aesthetics'

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - The Murray-Calloway County Hospital will hold a three-part series called "Obesity: It's More Than Aesthetics," starting Tuesday, January 22 from 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

You can join the MCCH Bariatrics Team to confront the truth about obesity and the real dangers it imposes. This series will also address your options for a safe way out. All sessions will be held the Murray State University Curris Center on the third floor in the Barkley Room from 12-12:45 p.m.

Part one is Tuesday, Jan. 22, titled “The Dangers of Obesity” and presented by Rhonda Boone, APRN. Part two is Tuesday, Feb. 19, titled “Non-Surgical Weight Loss Options” and presented by Rebecca Wright, RD, LD. Part three is Tuesday, March 12, titled “Surgical Weight Loss Options” and presented by Brian Swain, MD, FACS.

You can call 270-762-1832 for more information.

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Filmmaker Spike Lee to speak at Murray State lecture series

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, January 10th, 2013, 12:43pm

Filmmaker Spike Lee to speak at Murray State lecture series

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - Murray State University has announced the featured speaker for their 2013 Presidential Lecture Series will be African-American filmmaker Spike Lee.

The lecture will be on Monday, Feb. 4, at 7:30 p.m., in Murray State’s Lovett Auditorium. The lecture is free. MSU students, faculty and staff, and the general public are encouraged to attend.

Fearless, honest and dedicated to his cause, Lee does not shy away from speaking his mind. In his lecture, “An Evening with Spike Lee: America Through My Lens,” Lee discusses the history, current status and future of America as he sees it. Touching on race relations, stereotypes in Hollywood, and social and political agendas, Lee leaves it all on the table as only he can.

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