Murphy Morning Show Jan 11 26 Local Sports Arts Safety Weather and Events

Start your Sunday with the Murphy Morning Show for January Eleventh, Twenty Twenty Six, hosted by Sara and focused on life right here in Murphy and Cherokee County. In today’s episode, we highlight local high school sports as Andrews, Murphy boys, and Murphy girls basketball teams jump into a busy winter stretch that is bringing energy and excitement to gyms across the county.We also step into downtown Murphy’s creative scene with an update on the MAX Project, also known as Murphy Art Xplosion, now on display at The MAC on Peachtree Street, offering a warm and welcoming way to support local and regional artists through the spring.Public safety remains an important topic as the community continues to reflect on last summer’s detention officer tragedy and the ongoing conversations about training, transport security, and protecting both officers and the public. Regionally, wildfire awareness is also front of mind after recent large fires near Andrews, with reminders on how simple precautions can help keep mountain communities safe.Beyond Cherokee County, we look at the launch of the “Cheers for Chimps” fundraiser series at Mountain Mama’s Coffee Lounge in Blue Ridge, Georgia, supporting Project Chimps and animal welfare across the region.The episode wraps with a clear three day weather outlook for Murphy, plus community events, upcoming winter activities, and reminders to stay connected, stay safe, and support one another this season.