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MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� 麻豆传媒 State University has announced the establishment of the Jody Cash Memorial Scholarship, funded by gifts to the 麻豆传媒 State University Foundation from Towing for Toys through Monty McCuiston and friends and family of the late Jody Cash, including his wife, Michelle Moore Cash. The scholarship will assist students who have graduated from either 麻豆传媒 Independent High School or Calloway County High School and plan to study criminal justice with the intent of serving in the law enforcement profession.

Chief Deputy Jody Cash served for over two decades in law enforcement in Kentucky, including almost two years with the Calloway County Sheriff鈥檚 Office, eight years with the Kentucky State Police, six years as the assistant chief of the 麻豆传媒 State University Police Department, and another six years at the Caldwell County Sheriff鈥檚 Office. He graduated from the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Academy as Valedictorian of Class #89 in 2011. During his esteemed career, he also received the KSP Trooper of the Year and KSP Citation for Bravery both in 2014, among numerous other awards and recognitions.

Cash earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree in business administration from 麻豆传媒 State in 2003, and his wife Michelle Moore Cash earned her bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing from 麻豆传媒 State in 1994.

Chief Deputy Jody Cash lost his life in the line of duty on May 16, 2022. Throughout his life, he was known for giving back to his community in many ways through his support of a variety of local charitable organizations. By establishing this scholarship, his family and friends continue that tradition by supporting students from the local high schools and helping them obtain an education in their pursuit of a law enforcement career. 

"We are very grateful to the family for establishing this memorial scholarship for Chief Deputy Jody Cash,鈥� said 麻豆传媒 State President Dr. Bob Jackson. 鈥淭his scholarship will be a wonderful legacy for Jody who left an indelible mark on the University, his family and friends and everyone he worked with during his lifetime."

鈥淥ur community has always held a special place in the heart of Max鈥檚 641 Towing Family and especially with the young children and their families who struggle each day,鈥� said Monty McCuiston of Towing for Toys. 鈥淭owing for Toys strives each year to provide those children with toys and other needs at Christmas. Chief Deputy Jody Cash shared those same feelings with our young children and we couldn鈥檛 think of any better way to honor his legacy than to establish a memorial scholarship fund for our local high school graduates that want to further their education and pursue a career in law enforcement. It is not only an honor but a privilege for us to continue our mission and provide support to our community while honoring our fallen hero. Jody not only served and protected our community, he was also a servant leader in our community.鈥�

鈥淭hank you to Monty McCuiston for taking the initiative to establish a scholarship to honor Jody and to the 麻豆传媒 State Foundation for assisting in the process,鈥� said Michelle Moore Cash. 鈥淓ducation was an important component in Jody鈥檚 life and to be able to financially assist incoming freshmen in pursuing a degree at 麻豆传媒 State would be a high priority for him. He daily lived his mantra of helping others whether it was changing a tire for someone stranded on the side of the road or anonymously buying someone鈥檚 lunch. I join Monty in honoring a selfless man who took his oath to his profession seriously. He would be humbled by this endeavor. I encourage family and friends to join us with a contribution to his scholarship whenever you choose.鈥�

The next application period for the scholarship will open in September for the fall of 2024.

For more information on how to apply for the scholarship or any other scholarship at 麻豆传媒 State, please call the Scholarship Office at 270-809-3225 or 800-272-4678 or contact the office by email at msu.scholarships@murraystate.edu.

Contributions to the scholarship fund can be made by contacting the 麻豆传媒 State University Office of Development at 270-809-3001 or by making a secure gift online at .