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The Mayfield-Graves County Tourism Commission has announced that Jennifer Beck Walker will serve as its new executive director, beginning in January.
Mayfield Police Chief Nathan Kent reported the following arrests and warrants served:
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It's been a while since the "Blue Building" on North 15th Street here has actually been blue. But that will change as more and more life is injected into the site.
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Lucas Luckett, the 21/2-year-old son of Kentucky State Police trooper James B. Luckett and wife, Kelly, got a chance to sit on Santa's lap Thursday at Northside Baptist Church.
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The J L and Miyoko Wheeler Foundation made a generous donation to the Mayfield and Graves County Needline-Food Pantry this week. Bonnie McMillan, who made the presentation, noted that the Foundation has provided support for many years to this community organization and many other local and n…
On Nov. 23, Graves County's forensics team hosted the Calloway/Graves County Swing Invitational Tournament. The team competed in the Calloway side and hosted the Graves side. Between the two tournaments there were eight teams in attendance.
A Mayfield woman was injured in a two-vehicle collision Wednesday.
Several volunteers from the Mayfield Walmart helped Santa Claus greet countless children when Santa flew into the Mayfield-Graves County Airport on Monday. The event was sponsored by the Purchase Area Aviators EAA Chapter 807.
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PADUCAH -- McCracken County Sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday to a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 45 and Old U.S. 45, with one of the vehicles involved being a City of Mayfield Ambulance.
The holiday shopping season is in full swing and Mayfield Walmart Supercenter, located at 1225 Paris Rd., will launch a new Pickup Tower today, Friday, at 8 a.m.
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PRINCETON -- Four students in Mayfield and Graves County schools qualified last Tuesday for the state spelling bee for deaf and hard-of-hearing students by placing among the top three in the sixth annual WKEC Regional Spelling Bee for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students held at Northside Bapti…
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Mayfield High School's Cultural Diversity Club will host its annual Holiday Fashion and Style Show this Saturday night, Dec. 14.
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After being elected to the Kentucky State Senate in 2012, Stan Humphries has decided to not seek re-election for the First District seat.
Eight new members have been appointed to the State Board of Agriculture, including a Graves County farmer.
Special-called meeting for MHS council
Mayfield Police Chief Nathan Kent reported the following arrests and warrants served:
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The Mayfield City Council approved a resolution for a lease agreement with a group whose goal is community development and revitalization and is already eying a farmer's market at the Mayfield/Graves County Ball Parks.
An article in Sunday's Mayfield Messenger listed the incorrect day a panel discussion on addiction and vaping took place. The discussion was held Thursday, Dec. 5. The editor erred.
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FRANKFORT -- Eight new members have been appointed to the State Board of Agriculture, including a Graves County farmer.
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After being elected to the state senate in 2012, Stan Humphries has decided to not seek re-election to the First District seat.
The Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF) and Kentucky Center for Assisted living (KCAL) awards a Director of Nursing of the Year, from one facility out of 288 skilled facilities in Kentucky at their convention in Louisville every November for outstanding leadership.
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A contractor for Mayfield Water and Sewer plans to establish a work zone along a section of U.S. 45 at the southwest edge of Mayfield starting Tuesday, Dec. 10.
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Three Mayfield teens were arrested and charged with second-degree burglary of an apartment. Mayfield Police Chief Nathan Kent reported that officers responded to a call of a burglary in progress Friday at approximately 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Garden Apartments. Witnesses stated that the tee…
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When a 17-year-old went into a local convenience store to buy electronic cigarette flavor pods, the clerk correctly asked for some form of identification. The teenager said she didn't have any ID with her, so instead the clerk asked for her birthdate.
The Mayfield Police Department received a call Friday regarding a single-vehicle collision with an injury at the intersection of Wyatt Drive and Paris Road. Upon arrival, a red 2013 Ford Escape was observed that had struck a light pole on the northwest corner of the intersection.
Mayfield Police Chief Nathan Kent reported the following arrests and warrants served:
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The Fulton County Transit Authority will be helping make holiday shopping a little easier with Saturday transportation.
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One of the most famous American war songs has a Murray-Mayfield connection.
Mayfield Police Chief Nathan Kent reported the following arrests and warrants served:
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Termed the “Gift of Community Gala,” Catalyst Church and its Catalyst Community Center took another step Tuesday night toward offering a gift that emphasizes the “unity” in “community.”
Dollar General's newest store at 3465 Ky. 303, south of Mayfield, is currently open but will celebrate its official grand opening on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 8 a.m. According to a news release, along with prizes and special deals the first 50 adult shoppers at the store will receive a $10 Dollar…
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More than 5,600 food, toy and personal items were donated during November as part of the Graves County Sheriff's Office "Cram the Cruiser" donation drive.
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Outgrowing one location and expanding to a new one is a positive sign for a business and for Animal Medical Center of Mayfield.
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A 31-year tradition continues this week with the Living Christmas Tree at Mayfield's First Baptist Church.
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Kentucky’s business community has become acutely aware in recent years that the state’s opioid epidemic is more than a public health issue. It is also a serious workforce issue – one that employers must address to meet their challenges of finding and retaining workers.
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The story remains the same, but the telling of it sometimes changes.
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The Mayfield Community Woman's Club has announced the 2019 Christmas Tour of Homes.
Christmas is a time for preserving old traditions and beginning a few new ones.
PADUCAH -- A traffic stop Friday resulted in a Graves County woman being arrested on several charges.
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A month ago, Cartwright Grove was full of spooky sights and things that went bump in the night. But now, the replica of an old west town at the Mayfield/Graves County Fairgrounds is full of visions of sugarplums and merriment for the Christmas season.
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Graves County Fiscal Court commissioners appointed a records custodian and adopted a policy and regulations regarding open records requests at their November meeting Monday.
Mayfield Police Chief Nathan Kent reported the following arrests and warrants served:
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The torch was passed Monday between outgoing Purchase Area Development District executive director Jennifer Beck Walker and incoming executive director Jeremy Buchanan.
