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The Murray Theater reopened after nearly a decade, blending historic charm with modern upgrades.

The venue, originally opened in 1938, faced challenges but was restored for more than $3 million.

Mayor Brett Hales and Katie Lindquist emphasize community pride and preserving the theater's original appearance.

MURRAY — Before the singer Adele became a global superstar, in the early stages of her career, one of the first places she showed off her talents was at a local theater located in the heart of Murray. That's according to Mayor Brett Hales.

At the request of hometown pop sensation David Archuleta — who at the time was fresh off "American Idol," Hales agreed to go to the theater to see an unknown female act.

"And he called up and said, 'I want to go see this (young) la

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