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No storm debris pick up for Murray residents

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011, 10:42am

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is saying that tree limbs and branches left on the side of the road in Murray will not be picked up.

Because of the recent strong winds and possible tornado, there has been a lot of storm damage debris that the cabinet says Murray residents are leaving on the edge of the road. They say the material will not be picked up by state highway crews or the city or county.

Individual property owners are responsible for removing and properly disposing of the debris.

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MCCH announces critical need for certain blood types

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, April 21st, 2011, 2:01pm

MCCH announces critical need for certain blood types

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - The Murray-Calloway County Hospital recently announced a critical need for blood types O-Positive and A-Positive.

The hospital is asking residents to stop by the Blood Donor Center located on the first floor of the North Tower or call to make an appointment.

A blood donor must be at least 18 years old or 16-17 with parental consent, be in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and pass a brief physical and health history exam before donating.

If you can't stop by the blood donor center, a blood drive will be held Friday, April 29 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Calloway County's Relay for Life on the hospital's site at Roy Stewart Stadium. Every blood donor will receive a free t-shirt.

To make an appointment to donate or for more information on the blood drives, you can call the MCCH Blood Donor Center at 270-762-1119.

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Red Cross offers tips on earthquake preparedness

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011, 11:51am

Red Cross offers tips on earthquake preparedness

CALLOWAY COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - The Red Cross is encouraging everyone to register for the ShakeOut to learn about their earthquake risk and how to prepare and respond when an earthquake strikes.

The Red Cross offers these tips on preparing and making a plan for an earthquake.

Get or assemble an emergency preparedness kit:

A portable kit, stored in a sturdy, easy to carry, water resistant container should have enough supplies for three days. Check your kit and replace perishable stock every six months. Whether you purchase a kit or choose to build your own, your three-day kit should include:

First aid kit and essential medications.
Canned food and can opener.
At least three gallons of water per person.
Protective clothing, rainwear, and bedding or sleeping bags.
Battery-powered radio, flashlight, and extra batteries.

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Traffic control points set in Murray for half marathon

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011, 12:43pm

Traffic control points set in Murray for half marathon

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has set up message boards in the Murray area to alert drivers to watch for runners in the half marathon on Saturday, April 16.

The half marathon and 5k run/walk event will be in Calloway County between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Sponsors will be setting up several traffic control points in Murray. Runners will be following a course along state highways including US 641, KY 94, KY 121, KY 774, KY 822 and KY 2075 along with city streets and county roads.

Drivers should be prepared to obey directions of flaggers and officers on the event route.

A map of the route and more information is available online.

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Former Olympian hosts running school at Center for Health and Wellness

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011, 3:46pm

Former Olympian hosts running school at Center for Health and Wellness

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - A former Olympian, now motivational speaker and author, will host a running school on April 15.

Jeff Galloway will host the three hour class at the Center for Health and Wellness at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital. The class will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

It costs $99 and space is limited so only the first 50 to register will get seats.

All proceeds from the class go to the Murray-Calloway Endowment for Healthcare which raises money to suppor the residential hospice house, rural physician education program, a new equipment fund and unrestricted general fund.

You can register for the class by calling the Endowment Office at 270-762-1800.

A one hour running assessment will follow the class if participants want to stay.

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