Bevin to Proclaim ‘Day of Prayer’ in Support of Shooting Victims

WKMS | By Matt Markgraf

Published January 26, 2018 at 9:26 AM CST

Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin will proclaim Sunday, January 28 as a day of prayer for Marshall County shooting victims.

Bevin, Lieutenant Governor Jenean Hampton and members of the faith-based community are holding the special event at the Marshall County Children’s Art Center on Friday at 10 a.m.

The event will be livestreamed on the governor’s official Facebook page.

Police say a 15-year-old student opened fire at Marshall County High School on Tuesday, killing two and injuring 18.

Students returned to the high school Friday morning.

This story will be updated.

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Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.

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