Graves County, KY

GRAVES, GA – The US 82/State route (SR) 50 railroad crossing in Graves/Terrell County is scheduled to close June 6-8 for maintenance. The crossing is west of SR 45. Detour signs will be posted and non-local traffic will be directed onto SR 45 and SR 41. The dates of...

Graves County Deputy Jailer Robert Daniel was one of seven officers honored Thursday during the Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony. Those honored lost their lives in 2021 in service to the commonwealth. Governor Andy Beshear said that 12 officers' names had been added to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation...

GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) -One Heartland Sheriff wants to see schools take action to protect students in the wake of this week’s deadly school shooting in Texas. Graves County Sheriff Jon Hayden responded to both school shootings in Western Kentucky. “It’s hard to describe the emotions that you would...

RICHMOND, KY — Leaders in government and law enforcement on Thursday gathered at the Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial to honor members of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2021. The Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation, the Department of Criminal Justice Training and Gov....

Graves County Sheriff's deputies were called on Thursday morning, after residents in the Twin Hill Road area noticed a vehicle driving slowly through their neighborhood. When deputies located the vehicle along KY 131, it was moving erratically and swerving, according to the report. As they pulled the vehicle over, the driver, identified as 34-year-old Nathan L. Nesler of Mayfield, allegedly threw a bag out the window.

For the first time since 2017, the Marshals are back in the Region 1 championship game after Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Graves County. Reese Oakley threw the complete game shutout, striking out six while allowing four hits and walked one. Following a single by Jace Driver, walk drawn by...

MAYFIELD — Despite a masterful performance by Calloway County senior pitcher Izzy Housden, the Lady Lakers (18-12) came up short, 2-0, Monday night against the Graves County Lady Eagles (17-8) in a controversial pitchers’ duel that went to extra innings in the opening round of the 2022 Region 1 Softball Tournament.

GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - The Primary Election results recently tallied in Graves County, Kentucky will be audited by the State Attorney General’s Office. Attorney General Daniel Cameron says Graves County is one of 12 counties randomly selected in the commonwealth to undergo an election audit. The other counties...

MAYFIELD, Ky. (KBSI) – December 10, 2021 is a day Mayfield residents will never forget. That’s when an EF4 tornado demolished the downtown area. Now the community is picking up the pieces and moving forward. Ryan Drane, Executive Director with the Mayfield Graves County Long Term Recovery Group,...

On May 18, an officer served an arrest warrant on 26-year-old Trevonte Whittemore at the Graves County Probation and Parole Office. Whittemore was placed under arrest without incident, and transported to the Graves County Restricted Custody Center, charged with Failure to Appear in Graves County District Court. Also on May...

Graves County is among 12 Kentucky counties that have been randomly selected to undergo a post-primary election audit, as required by recent legislation. The audits will be conducted by the attorney general's criminal investigations department to determine if any irregularities took place during this month's primary. Attorney General Daniel Cameron...

Graves County was chosen out of 12 counties in Kentucky for a primary election audit. A deadly shooting in Cape Girardeau is under investigation. MoDOT is warning people to be careful on Rte. 25 this weekend due to the 100-Mile Yard Sale. Woman charged with murder in father's death. Updated:...

WEST KENTUCKY — Nearly six months after the December tornado outbreak, survivors tell us the mental toll is extreme. Help is available through long-term recovery groups and the Kentucky Dream Center. There's a crisis line, support groups, and a camp for kids. There's a message each wants to send...

A prominent member of Kentucky’s Republican legislative leadership will be the emcee of the 142nd Fancy Farm picnic in August, hosting the annual event in Graves County known for political speeches, rhetorical barbs, barbeque and bingo. Political Chairman of the Fancy Farm picnic Steven Elder said he was excited...

The Purchase District Fair will take place once again in Mayfield. Dates for the event are May 28 through June 4. However, most events scheduled will not be held at the Mayfield Graves County Fairgrounds this years. Due to the fairgrounds being the main hub for tornado supply relief and donations, the Purchase District Fair Board had to get a bit creative. For the first time ever, the harness horse races will be held at the racing facility in Oak Grove.

A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to close a section of KY 80 in western Graves County starting Wednesday, June 1, 2022. KY 80 will be closed at mile point 2.85 to allow a culvert that carries a branch of the West Fork of Mayfield Creek to be replaced. This closure site is immediately east of the Cash Road intersection, about 1.5 miles east of the Fancy Farm community.