Black Faculty and Staff Association - Welcome
Welcome to Murray State
We invite you to use or share this Residential Welcome resource that contains a wealth of information for our new or prospective residents to the Murray/Calloway County community.
Community Resources
In an effort to provide a starting point for new faculty and staff if you are interested in a church home, there are a lot of welcoming places of worship in Murray. However, we have compiled a list of predominantly Black churches within and around Murray, most often referenced by the community. Please note that this is not an exhaustive listing. If you have additional churches not listed here, please email msu.bfsa@murraystate.edu.
View Full list of places to worship from Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce
Murray, KY
- St. John Missionary Baptist Church
122 Spruce Street
270.753.2258 - Greater Hope Missionary Baptist
711 S. 4th Street
270.753.5835 - Mt. Horeb Freewill Baptist Church
200 Walnut Street
270.753.1459
Paducah, KY
- Burk's Chapel AME Church
635 Ohio Street
270.442.5565 - Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church
1126 Harrison Street
270.442.8946 - Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church
721 Washington Street
270.442.8033 - Ninth Street Tabernacle Baptist Church
800 North 9th Street
270.442.3065
Hopkinsville, KY
- Cedar Grove Baptist Church
1106 E. Second Street
270.886.0577 - Durret Avenue Baptist Church
1918 Church Street
270.886.1323 - First Street Missionary Baptist
812 Moayon Street
270.885.3558 - Gracey Missionary Baptist Church
101 Railroad St
270.235.5620
Puryear, TN
- Union Grove Baptist Church
45 Gore Road
731.247.5313
Calvert City, KY
- Abundant Life Christian Center
511 US Hwy. 95
270.472.0873
While the Murray community may not be as expansive as a larger city, there are some offerings available for the Black Faculty and Staff population to address your hair care needs.
Salons and Barber Shops
- Illusions Salon
1550 Lowes Drive, Suite A
270.767.0000
Ask for: Tina - Kampus Kuts
212 North 15th Street
270.761.5887
Ask for: Timon
Hair Care Products
Murray, KY
- CVS
1100 N 12th Street
270.753.2044 - Walgreens
1205 Main Street
270.762.8991 - Sally Beauty
708 N 12th St - Walmart Supercenter
809 N 12th Street
Paducah, KY
- B S Beauty Supply
5264 Park Side Drive
270.441.9004 - Hair City
Cardinal Point Shopping Center
848 Joe Clifton Dr - Ulta Beauty
3051 New Holt Rd, State Ste C-2
Offices on Campus
Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA)
Murray State University
103 Wells Hall
For assistance fostering institutional diversity, resolving issues of building access for individuals with disabilities, and/or alleged acts of illegal discrimination.
Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Access
Office of the Provost
Murray State University
333 Wells Hall
For assistance with faculty contracts, resolving non-discriminatory student-faculty conflict, class scheduling, SACS accreditation, etc.
Human Resources
Murray State University
404 Sparks Hall
For inquiries regarding the institutional hiring process, personnel action forms, non-discriminatory grievances, institutional employee policies and procedures, supervisor-employee and employee to employee conflict, workplace civility, benefits information, retirement process, visas, Healthy Lifestyles program, tuition waivers, etc.
Payroll
Accounting and Financial Services
Murray State University
206B Sparks Hall
For payroll deductions, to obtain W2 forms, etc.
University Police and Emergency Management
Murray State University
101 Public Safety Building
For escorts to and from your vehicle or building, to report criminal activity on a campus property, to make inquiries when you or a student feels threatened, to obtain your parking permit, to obtain your accessible parking decal, etc.
Call 270.809.4812 for Parking Inquiries
Murray State Police Department
University Bookstore
Murray State University
201 Curris Center
For general purchases of MSU paraphernalia, textbook inquiries, special book orders, certificate or artwork framing, etc.
Waterfield Library
Murray State University
224-1 Waterfield Library
For library book check out, assistance with the use of library tools and services and to book a library orientation for your class or yourself.
Technology Services and Help Desk
Murray State University
310 Applied Science North
For computer assistance, software training, myGate, Canvas inquiries, teaching critiques, email help, etc.