Tax Rate Change

There is hereby levied and there shall be collected for the use and support of the municipal government of the City of Murphy for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, upon all property, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of said City subject to t...

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OpenGov Portal

Fresh on the heels of asking residents for their opinions via an electronic survey, the City of Murphy is taking yet another step toward openness and transparency by launching an online platform that provides access to the City’s financial records, says I...

Mobile App

City launches mobile devices app to extend connection With today’s technology, the phrase ‘information right at hand’ takes on an entirely new meaning, says Murphy IT Manager Wendle Medford. “The phrase went from figurative to literal overnight with the a...

Cooler temps signal arrival of Clean & Green event

September 12, 2018

Cooler temps signal arrival of annual fall Clean & Green

Oct. 13 clean-up event includes collection of HHW

MURPHY (September 12, 2018) With autumn’s lower temperatures, cooler breezes, and shorter days just around the corner,...

Sponsors help Maize Days grow

September 7, 2018

Ten years of sponsorships helped put on Maize Days

Financial supporters thanked for helping festival grow

MURPHY (September 7, 2018) For the last nine years, Murphy’s annual Maize Days festival, set for Saturday, Sept. 29 at Centr...

CPR hands-only classes set for July 28

July 10, 2018

Murphy Fire Rescue offers free hands-only CPR classes

Classes include instruction and practice on fire extinguishers

MURPHY (July 10, 2018) Members of Murphy Fire Rescue will offer free hands-only CPR classes for members of the public who wish ...

Public comment on Waters Edge Park set for June 30

June 25, 2018

First public outreach meeting set for Waters Edge Park

More such meetings are planned for future projects

MURPHY (June 25, 2018) Soliciting, listening to, recording and incorporating resident and user preferences on playground equipment and ame...

Enhanced communication goal of solid waste contract

June 6, 2018

Improving resident communication key contract goal

MURPHY (June 6, 2018) Simplifying and facilitating direct two-way communication among residents, commercial customers and Republic Services, Murphy’s new solid waste contractor, is on...

Deadline for T-shirt design extended

June 5, 2018

Tenth anniversary Maize Days seeks T-shirt design

MURPHY (June 5, 2018) An extended deadline has been set for the 2018 Maize Days T-shirt Design Contest, a chance for budding artists and graphics enthusiasts to see their inspiration on the fron...

Splash pad to operate on modified schedule

**** City Council changed the hours at the July 17, 2018 meeting to 2pm-8pm ****

May 16, 2018

Central Park splash pad to operate a modified schedule

MURPHY (May 16, 2018) Illustrating the importance of proper stewardship of natural resources and limiting the...

'Take or Pay' in water contract requires attention

May 7, 2018

‘Take or Pay’ in water contract requires our attention

MURPHY (May 7, 2018) Imagine going to the grocery store on the first weekend of December, and attempting to purchase just a few items, since there are still plenty of lef...

Emergency messages can be sent to resident phones

April 12, 2018

Emergency notices delivered to Rave Alert subscribers

MURPHY (April 12, 2018) Spring can be a refreshing time for Murphy residents, allowing for long walks along the City’s nature trails, fishing at the local ponds, and generally en...

Minor changes in store for solid waste switch

April 3, 2018

Residents to see minor changes in solid waste change

MURPHY (April 3, 2018) A few changes to the weekly collection of trash and recycling in Murphy are coming, but residents will not be required to become accustomed to a different pickup day.

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Council approves first bond project contracts

February 22, 2018

Council approves three contracts in CIP bond program

First three contracts receive nod, work to begin soon

MURPHY (February 22, 2018) Following approval by the Murphy City Council of the first three contracts related to the capital improvem...

Fire Rescue schedules free CPR classes on Feb. 17

February 8, 2018

Murphy Fire Rescue sets free CPR classes on Feb. 17

MURPHY (February 8, 2018) The first of two 2018 free CPR training sessions is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Murphy Fire Station. 

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Outdoor warning system undergoes upgrade

February 5, 2018

Emergency alert system undergoes major upgrading

Outdoor warning sirens now tested weekly with ‘silent test’

MURPHY (February 5, 2018) The recent incident in Hawaii in which an erroneous emergency message was broadcast, a...