Calloway County Jail

10/23/2026

Thanks for stopping by the Second Chance Workforce fundraiser event!

10/23/2026

Come on by the Second Chance Workforce building on 4th Street in Murray and grab you a pork chop sandwich (or two 😉) plus chips and a drink for only $10!! All proceeds go back to supporting the program and all they do for the community. We are here until 2:00pm!

10/23/2026

The Calloway County Jail would like to thank the Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) for stopping by and dropping off a red ribbon for us to display in recognition of Red Ribbon Week! ❤️

This year Red Ribbon Week is recognized from October 23rd-31st, 2026. It is a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of drug and substance abuse while encouraging individuals, families, and communities to make healthy, drug-free choices. It serves as a reminder of the importance of prevention, education, and working together to build safer, healthier communities.

We appreciate ASAP for their continued commitment to substance abuse prevention and for helping bring awareness to this important cause! Together, we can make a difference. 🎗️

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

🎉 JOIN US IN CELEBRATING JAILER KEN CLAUD’S RETIREMENT! 🎉

After 12 years of dedicated service to Calloway County as our duly elected Jailer, it’s time to celebrate Jailer Ken Claud as he begins his next chapter of life.

The Calloway County Jail invites our community, friends, and colleagues to join us for a celebration of his retirement as Jailer.

📅 Thursday, December 17, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Calloway County Jail - Front Lobby
310 North 4th Street, Murray, KY 42071

🍽️ Food and drinks will be provided!

Please come by, share a memory, offer your congratulations, and help us make this a special occasion for Jailer Claud. We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with everyone who has been part of the journey!

10/20/2026

PRESS RELEASE
October 20th, 2026
Re: Passing of Retired Deputy Jailer

🕊️ In Loving Memory of Deputy Jailer Rickey Kay Ferguson 🕊️

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of retired Deputy Jailer Rickey Kay Ferguson, affectionately known by many of our staff as Mrs. Kay or Granny. She was more than a coworker to those who had the privilege of working alongside her — she was a familiar face, a caring presence, and a valued member of our Calloway County Jail family.

Mrs. Kay began her career at the Calloway County Jail in 2009, serving as a Deputy Jailer and later taking on the role of Kitchen Supervisor. Through her years of service, she contributed to the daily operations of our facility and became a familiar and cherished part of our team. She retired from her full-time position in 2019, but her time with the jail wasn’t quite over.

Her dedication to the people she worked with brought her back to the facility as a part-time Deputy Jailer, where she continued serving our team until September 2026. Last month, Mrs. Kay received a cancer diagnosis that brought an unexpected and difficult change to her life and marked the end of her time working with us.

To many, she was simply Mrs. Kay. To others, she was Granny — a name that reflected the warmth and special place she held in the hearts of those around her. Those names represented more than a nickname; they reflected the connection she built with the people she worked beside over the years.

Mrs. Kay’s years of service, dedication, and the memories she leaves behind will always be a part of the Calloway County Jail family. While her time with us has come to an end, the impact she made and the place she held in our hearts will never be forgotten.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband, family, friends, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside her during this difficult time. Please also keep our staff in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Rest peacefully, Mrs. Kay. Thank you for your years of service, your kindness, and the memories that will stay with us always. You will be deeply missed. 💙🕊️

10/17/2026

Last week, several of our Calloway County Jail deputy jailers and supervisors traveled to Grayson County Jail in Leitchfield, Kentucky, to attend a three-day Crisis Intervention Training provided by the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo).

This important training focused on equipping correctional professionals with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to effectively respond to individuals experiencing a crisis. Participants received instruction on de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, communication skills, and recognizing and responding to potentially challenging situations in a correctional setting. Having the proper training helps staff recognize warning signs, communicate effectively, reduce tension, and work toward safe and appropriate resolutions whenever possible. On the final day, participants put their training into practice using Virtual Reality (VR) technology to experience and respond to mock scenarios in a controlled environment. This hands-on approach allowed participants to apply the techniques they learned, practice decision-making under pressure, and strengthen their ability to respond appropriately to real-life situations.

We believe that continued education and professional development are vital to maintaining a safe, professional, and effective correctional environment. Investing in our staff’s training strengthens our team and better prepares us to handle the challenges that come with serving our community.

We would like to thank the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo), the instructors, and Grayson County Jail for hosting and providing this valuable training opportunity for correctional professionals from multiple jails across Kentucky. We appreciate our deputy jailers and supervisors for their commitment to learning, improving their skills, and continuing to serve with professionalism and dedication!

10/17/2026

Today some of our staff to advantage of the cool morning by walking and giving out candy in the Murray State University Homecoming Parade. We enjoyed seeing all the amazing floats our MSU Racers put together. We love our community! Thank you to our deputy jailers who volunteered to represent the jail in the parade.

10/15/2026

We want to wish our #2 in command, Chief Deputy Thomas Marshall, a very happy birthday. We appreciate everything he does for our staff and our facility — he is one that every staff member knows they can go to for advice, guidance and assistance whether it’s on the job or off duty.

Happy Birthday Thomas! 🎉 🎂