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Murray police to hold spring Citizens' Police Academy

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, March 11th, 2013, 3:30pm

Murray police to hold spring Citizens' Police Academy

CALLOWAY COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - The Murray Police Department will be holding the Spring 2013 Citizens’ Police Academy during May and June, 2013.

The Citizens’ Police Academy is a program whereby citizens of Murray can learn more about police work in general, and how the Murray Police Department serves the community. It is an 8-week program which will meet on Monday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. starting May 6.

Topics will include: 911 communications, narcotics investigation, criminal investigations, DUI enforcement, traffic accident investigations, and other parts of the criminal justice system including corrections and courtroom procedures.

Applications are available online by clicking here.

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Farmington woman arrested in Murray for DUI, trafficking

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, March 7th, 2013, 3:20pm

Farmington woman arrested in Murray for DUI, trafficking

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - A Farmington woman was charged after police saw her swerving and smelled alcohol in her vehicle.

Nakiah Gibson, 24, was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol of drugs second offense (aggravating circumstance), possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 ounces) first offense and two counts of possession of a controlled substance third degree.

On March 7 around 12:15 a.m., officers from the Murray Police Department saw a vehicle swerving in traffic. Police say an odor of alcoholic beverage was noted and the driver was taken into custody following administration of standard field tests.

According to police, a large amount of marijuana, along with plastic baggies and scales were also found in the vehicle.

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Oakdale Drive to close in Murray for culvert replacement

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013, 5:08pm

Oakdale Drive to close in Murray for culvert replacement

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - The City of Murray says Oakdale Drive at Monroe Avenue will be closed Wednesday, March 6 through Monday, March 11.

According to the city, it will be closed for a culvert replacement.

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OVC men's basketball honors announced

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013, 5:39pm

BRENTWOOD, TN (KFVS)- The Ohio Valley Conference announced the All-OVC Teams and Players of the Year.

Murray State's Isaiah Canaan shares Player of the Year honors with Belmont's Ian Clark due to a tie in the vote. Canaan is the 13th player in OVC history to repeat as OVC Player of the Year.

Ed Daniel from Murray State was selected to the All-OVC First Team, joining Canaan.

Tyler Stone from Southeast Missouri State was selected to the All-OVC Second Team.

2012-13 All-OVC Men's Basketball Teams/Awards

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Town Hall meeting March 11 in Murray to discuss bullying

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, March 4th, 2013, 5:19pm

Town Hall meeting March 11 in Murray to discuss bullying

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - The City of Murray says a Town Hall meeting to discuss bullying will be March 11 at Murray Middle School Auditorium starting at 7 p.m.

The meeting is for any interested community members.

You can click here to visit the City of Murray online.

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20-year-old woman dies after icy road crash in Calloway County

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Saturday, March 2nd, 2013, 2:21pm

CALLOWAY COUNTY, KY (KFVS)- A 20-year-old woman has died after her car hit a semi in Calloway County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky State Police, it happened on 7:30 Saturday morning on Highway 94 East in Calloway County.

Troopers say Shelby C. Theiss, 20, of Louisville died from her injuries.

A preliminary crash investigation shows the operator of Theiss was westbound and lost control of her Toyota Solara while crossing a snow and or ice covered bridge.

Theiss' vehicle traveled into the opposite lane of traffic and was hit by an eastbound 1996 Freightliner.

Murray-Calloway County EMS extricated Theiss and transported her to Murray-Calloway County Hospital, where she died shortly after arrival.

Kentucky State Police was assisted at the scene by KSP-Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Calloway County Sheriff's Department, Murray Police Department, and Calloway County Fire/Rescue.

The crash investigation is continuing.

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Red Cross to launch official Tornado App March 4

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, March 2nd, 2013, 11:00am

Red Cross to launch official Tornado App March 4

(KFVS) - The American Red Cross will launch its official Tornado App on Monday, March 4.

The Red Cross says the app will put lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas.

The free app, available in English and Spanish, gives iPhone, iPad and Android smart phone and tablet users instant access to local and real-time information, so they know what to do before, during and after a tornado. The app includes a high-pitched siren and "tornado warning!" alert that signals people when a NOAA tornado warning has been issued in their area, even if the app has been closed. An "all clear!" alert lets users know when a tornado warning has expired or has been canceled.

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