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Protect child mental health during upcoming school year
MAYFIELD, Ky. — As the fall semester begins for local schools, children must adapt to packed schedules, and balance home and social lives, academic studies and extracurricular activities. According to a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, this time of the year can generate anxiety and stress that negatively impact students' mental health.
Mayfield Electric and Water Systems issues another water boil advisory for Fancy Farm
MAYFIELD, Ky. — Mayfield Electric and Water Systems issued a water boil warning on the evening of Aug. 5 for residents of the Fancy Farm district between Highway 80 from Parsons Street and Highway 307. It included Elder Road, Carrico Road, Cloyd Wilson Road, Tobe Robb Road and Country Road 1148.
Pioneer Award names Mayfield's God Squad and George Glover as this year's recipients at 144th Fancy Farm Picnic
On Saturday, Aug. 3, at the 144th Fancy Farm Picnic, the God Squad and George Glover, both from Mayfield, were respectively named the recipients of this year’s Pioneer Award. Originating in the 1980s from former picnic co-chairs Bob Spalding and Pat Spalding, the award recognizes acts of service from an individual or group in Graves County.
In a weekend of political barbs, a local Republican official stands out for message of respect
CALVERT CITY — Other speakers at Friday night’s Marshall County Republican dinner were clean-shaven and dressed up. Marty Barrett had a long beard and wore overalls. He stood out. And his message stood out more. Barrett, who moves dirt for a living and helps govern the county on Kentucky Lake, ambled to the lectern and […]
Takeaways from Fancy Farm: Emphasis on Beshear absence, GOP dominates political speaking
FANCY FARM, Ky. — Kentucky's traditional — and rowdy — political picnic returned Saturday afternoon with plenty of BBQ and zingers to go around. The 144th Fancy Farm Political Picnic in Graves County featured some of the commonwealth's politicians and constitutional officers who delivered speeches that included roasts of their political...
144th Fancy Farm Picnic attracts thousands to small west Kentucky town
FANCY FARM, Ky. — Kentucky’s annual "political Super Bowl," Fancy Farm, has come to an end. This year’s 144th fundraiser and picnic for the town’s St. Jerome Church saw a smaller attendance than 2023 but still brought in an enthusiastic crowd. Sen. Mitch McConnell, Rep. James...
144th St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic political speeches
FANCY FARM, KY — The 144th St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic is finally here. People all over Kentucky flock to Graves County for delicious food and fiery political speeches. The political speeches start at 2 p.m. To watch them, look at the top of this article or visit the WPSD Local 6 Facebook page.
Graves County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Woman for Second Time on Same Drug Charges
A 68 year old Graves County woman has again been arrested in connection with drug trafficking. Sheriff’s reports said 68 year old Ava Nell Davis was taken into custody following a search warrant at her residence just north of Mayfield. After illegal drug trafficking complaints from citizens, a search...
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