Arts & Culture

Despite the extra challenges of a pandemic year, the rumble of studded snow tires on the mail car remains one of the joyful sounds of the holiday season.

Contributors will be asked to send videos showing them reading excerpts from their writing, and a compilation will be shared with the public later.

Murray State's Theater Department performs the audio version of the classic Christmas film on Thursday. Several other holiday specials will follow throughout December.

In light of an escalation in COVID-19 cases and state recommendations to avoid activities that could result in more infections, officials decided to put the celebration on hold for a year.

The classics include Charlie Brown, Rudolph, the Grinch and one Grandma struck by a reindeer.

WKMS's Sounds Good program will celebrate the holiday season with four specials starting Wednesday, November 25th. From turkeys to music to saving the planet, these special presentations from American Public Media, PRX, and the BBC will air through Friday afternoon.

While events are on hold for at least a few weeks, both of the downtown institutions will keep their gift shops open.

Firefighters are asking local businesses and residents to adopt families by claiming a spot on the Christmas for Kids virtual angel tree.

Awards will be given for the best decorated business and for one home in each of the city's 12 wards.

The parade, set for Dec. 12, will remain stationary while spectators pass by in their vehicles.

Most government offices, the U.S. Postal Service and many banks are closed for Veterans Day.

A former county magistrate is challenging the longtime president to lead the local chapter.