Sugar and spice and everything nice, eh?Well, Stephanie Cochran might be that, but the 16-year-old powerlifter from Chatsworth is not your average teenage girl. She’s out to shatter records and …
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By Erik Green, Sports Writer
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2/14/22
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Four Murray County High School basketball players were named to the 6-AAA All-Region team.Indian seniors Tad Stone and Carson Weaver received first team recognition as did Lady Indian juniors Mattie …
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Staff reports
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2/14/22
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The month of February is American Heart Month on the Health Observances Calendar each year—and for good reason! Heart disease kills approximately 610,000 people every year in the U.S. making it …
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By Thomas Morrison, Fitness Coordinator, Bradley Wellness Center
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2/11/22
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With the move next season from Region 6-AAA to 7-AA, Murray County and North Murray will face an almost entirely new lineup of region opponents. Gone are LaFayette, Ringgold, Lakeview-Fort …
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By Jimmy Espy, Editor
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2/8/22
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Kurt Napier, son of longtime Murray County coach Bill Napier, has been hired to turn around the Indians football program.Napier, 36, replaces Chad Brewer, who resigned after the Indians 1-9 campaign. …
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By Jimmy Espy, Editor
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2/8/22
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Eight local wrestlers will compete for their shot at a traditional state championship Thursday and Friday in Macon.Murray and North Murray had four wrestlers apiece qualify in the top six at the …
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By Erik Green, Sports Editor
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2/8/22
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It wasn’t the football season Murray fans hoped for, but two of the Indians’ top players are bringing a winning attitude to Shorter University football.Receiver Taylor Carrell and …
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By Erik Green, Sports Editor
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2/8/22
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With the region tournament coming up soon, the Murray Lady Indians are playing their best basketball. After losing to L-FO on Jan. 14, the Lady Indians have rolled over their last five opponents. On …
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By Erik Green, Sports Editor
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2/6/22
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1. Name the 1977 Australian Open tennis champion from the U.S. who died from carbon monoxide poisoning in 1994.2. What Pro Football Hall of Famer was head coach of the Buffalo Bills from 1986-97 and …
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By Ryan A. Berenz
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2/3/22
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The term missionary might be too extreme, but Murray County’s Jennifer Plemons is most definitely spreading the word about Lady Indian soccer.The fun loving New York native has a passion for …
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By Erik Green, Sports Editor
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2/1/22
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By Erik GreenSports Editor As most people would attest, soccer in Northwest Georgia is at the top of the heap.The North Murray boys have been among those elite teams. The Mountaineers, under Matt …
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By Erik Green, Sports Editor
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2/1/22
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ATLANTA – Every fly-fishing tool from factory-fresh rods and reels to fly lines, boots, waders, clothing and accessories – along with the resorts and fishing destinations to enjoy them …
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1/31/22
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Relentless.From the opening whistle to the final minute, the Murray County Lady Indians overwhelmed region opponent Rockmart for their 16th win of the season. The 84-36 thumping gave the Lady Indians …
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By Jimmy Espy (Murray) and Erik Green (North Murray)
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1/31/22
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SAVANNAH – The Georgia Historical Society, in conjunction with Major League Baseball and the Jackie Robinson Cairo Memorial Institute, Inc., dedicated the Birthplace of Jackie Robinson …
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Submitted by the Georgia Historical Society
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1/28/22
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SportsQuizBy Ryan A. Berenz1. Name the NASCAR Hall of Famer who in 1963 became the first Black driver to win a race in NASCAR's premier Grand National Series.2. What Panamanian jockey amassed 9,530 …
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By Ryan Berenz
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1/27/22
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SAVANNAH –The Georgia Historical Society, in conjunction with Major League Baseball and the Jackie Robinson Cairo Memorial Institute, Inc., will dedicate the Birthplace of Jackie Robinson …
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Submitted by Georgia Historical Society
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1/27/22
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Georgia families looking for a Mother’s Day gift on the wild side can treat mom to two days of camping and paddling May 6-8 as Georgia River Network hosts a special adventure on the Yellow and …
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Submitted by Georgia River Network
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1/27/22
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With a pair of wins on Friday, Murray’s basketball teams made it a regular season sweep of cross-town rival North Murray.The Mountaineers, however, gave the Murray boys all they could contend …
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By Erik Green, Sports Editor
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1/25/22
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TOCCOA — Every sport has its culminating event. Not many high school activities can compare to a state wrestling tournament, however.The atmosphere is energized. Few fan bases are as …
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By Erik Green, Sports Writer
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1/25/22
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