The extended campus of the Graves County Public Library is nearing its full completion with the addition of its new community room and outdoor space. And as more restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic are being lifted, the library is just waiting to fully open the areas to patrons.

Many Mayfield residents likely do not know about Mayfield’s first-ever hospital, which closed its doors permanently in December 1972. Many of its doctors and nurses have long since passed away, or left to areas unknown, but some still remember walking its halls to this day, including a forme…

The Graves County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Hickman County Sheriff’s Office, and the Kentucky State Police, executed a search warrant Thursday afternoon at approximately 2:30 p.m.

The Kentucky State Fair Board updated its membership in a special called meeting on Thursday and State Rep. Richard Heath, R- Mayfield, has been appointed to the Kentucky State Fair Board as an ex-officio member, representing House Speaker David Osborne, R-Prospect.

High schoolers looking for a career path into the emergency medical field may soon have a new way forward as the Mayfield-Graves Area Technology Center and Mayfield-Graves Emergency Medical Service collaborate on a new course curriculum for this fall.

A Graves County native has been recognized by the Kentucky State Police for her outstanding work in the agency.

A woman was arrested on multiple charges on Saturday after fleeing and changing vehicles to elude police.

Ethan Blackshear, a Graves County High School junior, is quietly making a name for himself in the welding program at the Mayfield/Graves ATC.

The Mayfield-Graves County Tourism Commission recently announced four local barbecue restaurants have been added to Kentucky’s Western Waterlands BBQ Trail, found on the Kentucky Tourism Website at www.ken tuckytourism.com/culinary/culinary-trails/western-ken tucky-bbq.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is planning an extended closure of Ky. 2151 in northern Graves County starting Monday.

Murray State University brings in a lot of college age students from various countries. While that may do well for college age multiculturalism, there are very few opportunities, if any, for elementary level children to interact with their overseas counterparts.

Suspects located in storage unit burglary

Community Action Agencies across Kentucky, including Mayfield, have extended the enrollment period for the Crisis Component of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF) has recognized State Representative Richard Heath (R-Mayfield) with an Award for Conservative Achievement with an overall conservative score of 81%.

In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic form last year, local restaurants may have been battered but still weathered the storm and now are looking to thrive once more.

For six years, a local grassroots movement has fed residents while also encouraging them to feed their neighbors. Last year would have been its seventh incarnation, but like many things in 2020, COVID-19 restrictions forced its cancelation.

First Kentucky is again the bank sponsor for GC Trust, the student-run bank at Graves County High School. This year’s GC Trust Class consists of eight students that are advised by Corie Young, First Kentucky Bank branch administration officer, and Jenny Spann, GCHS Business teacher.

Chris Travis is a member of both the Cuba and Sedalia volunteer fire departments. He knows if a major emergency happened and his department needed additional assistance from Mayfield Fire, Graves County Sheriff or Kentucky State Police, it could be a while before resources roll into the scene.

When the speed-up comes, just twiddle your thumbs

Two people from Lowes were arrested Tuesday morning on several drug charges.

MURRAY — Travis Conner, a freshman political science major from Mayfield and member of Murray State University’s Mock Trial Team, received the Outstanding Attorney Award on the plaintiff side of the case that was part of a regional tournament, hosted virtually by the American Mock Trial Asso…

The Mayfield-Graves County Airport has experienced immense growth in recent years, and to showcase this growth several county and city officials were invited to a luncheon and tour of its facilities earlier this month.

While much of last week’s Graves County Schools Board of Education meeting focused on the recommended closure of Lowes Elementary School, the board also unanimously passed several action items, including a security upgrade for the high school gym’s entrances.

While Fulton County Transit Authority has made few changes — operational or otherwise — in its 37 years of “going and coming your way,” a significant change will happen at FCTA on April 1 when rates will be raised for the first time in more than 20 years.

With the end of the 2021 Regular Session in sight, fellow lawmakers and I are wrapping up legislative efforts by passing a variety of bills and finalizing the state’s annual budget.

The Mayfield-Graves County Tourism Commission has announced the addition of four local tourism sites to Kentucky’s Western Waterlands Interstate 69 Road Trips, found on the Kentucky Tourism website at www.kentuckytourism.com.

Graves County Schools’ Board of Education voted 4-1 in favor of Superintendent Matthew Madding’s recommendation to permanently close Lowes Elementary School by June 30, 2021.

Graves County Schools’ Board of Education voted 4-1 in favor of Superintendent Matthew Madding’s recommendation to close Lowes Elementary School permanently by June 30, 2021, the end of the fiscal year.