Mayfield, KY (WNGO) A two-car accident Thursday night in Graves County sent two people to the hospital.  State Police say the accident happened around 7:30 at the intersection of KY 58 and Hopewell Road, just East of Mayfield.  Police say a car driven by 68-year old Ernestine Lamm of Mayfield was stationary behind another vehicle at the KY 58 and Hopewell Road intersection.  Another vehicle driven by 32-year old Ronnica Adams of Mayfield was traveling eastbound on KY 58.  Police say Adams didn’t know that Lamm had stopped and struck Lamm’s car in the rear end.  Both drivers were taken to Jackson Purchase Medical Center for treatment of their injuries. (posted 5:23am)

Mayfield, KY (WNGO) The Kentucky Association of Elementary School Principals will recognize Graves County Central Elementary principal Stephanie Sullivan as runner-up for the National Distinguished Principal Award from Kentucky. Sullivan will be honored during a special ceremony at the organization’s summer conference July 15 in Louisville. She has served as Central’s principal since the school opened in 2004 and previously was principal of Lowes Elementary School in northwestern Graves County. “We’ve known for quite a while now what a terrific administrator Mrs. Sullivan is,” said Graves County Superintendent Brady Link. “It’s great that her peers now have recognized her at such a high level statewide.” (posted 5:26am)

Paducah, KY (WKYX) - The Kentucky for Hillary Campaign has announced further details of President Clinton’s return visit to western Kentucky Friday. Former President Clinton, who has campaigned for Hillary throughout the state, will be traveling to Owensboro, Madisonville, Paducah, Murray, and Hopkinsville. Clinton is scheduled to be in Paducah at 3 pm Friday at the Paducah Expo Center. Doors to the public open at 2:15, and anyone can attend. Clinton will then move to Murray at Calloway County Central Park, Playhouse in the Park, at the corner of Arcadia Circle and North 8th Street at 4:30 pm. Hillary Clinton's campaign has confirmed the Democratic presidential candidate will be in Kentucky next Tuesday, primary day. An exact location is not known. (Posted: 5:57 PM CDT)

Metropolis, Illinois (WKYX) - The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce met yesterday at United Barge Line for their regular monthly meeting.  New business included 1 board member resignation (Lonnie Cruse), and 3 new memberships (Metro Super Hand Car Wash & Detailing, River's Edge Veterinary Hospital, and United Country American Real Estate & Auction Company).  Committee reports included an update on the Superman Search, Superman Celebration, and the Archery Tournament.  The new "Superman" will be announced Friday.  Volunteers are needed for clean-up and set-up prior to and after the Superman Celebration.  Clubs, organizations, or those in need of community service are encouraged to call the chamber at 1-800-949-5754.  Guest speaker, Dr. Ron Duncan, Associate Vice President of Shawnee Community College presented the Connect S.I. Initiative which connects resources in the 20 southern Illinois counties. Resources such as people, location, natural resources, infrastructure, and technology.  There will be no June board meeting. (posted 7:38 am)

Mayfield, KY (WNGO) Graves County High School students Clarke Waldrop, daughter of LaVerne and Tommy Waldrop, and Adam Rogers, son of Monica and Danny Rogers, are among some 150 high school sophomores selected to attend the Kentucky Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar. They will join more than 8,000 young leaders representing as many high schools from throughout the country. The seminar will be held June 5 through 8, 2008, at Transylvania University in Lexington. HOBY Leadership Seminars bring together a select group of high school sophomores with groups of distinguished leaders in business, government, education, and the professions to discuss present and future issues. The goal is to provide the youths with a stimulating forum for learning about critical issues while broadening their understanding of their leadership potential and quest for self-development. The HOBY Leadership Seminar is sponsored locally by the Mayfield/Graves County area chapter of the Kiwanis Club. (posted 11:25am)

(WKYX) The McCracken Sheriff's Department is asking the public for help in locating a person of interest wanting for questioning about an incident last week in which a man confronted two burglars in his apartment on Highland Church Road. A scuffled ensued on the front lawn and one of the burlgars fired a shot before running away. Officers are seeking to locate 19 year old Patrick K. Owens Jr. also known as PK. Anyone with information is asked to call the McCracken Sheriff's Department at 444-4719. Police say Owens should be considered armed and dangerous. (posted 7:38 am)

Mayfield, KY (WNGO) A pretrial conference for two defendants in the murder trial of Jessica Currin is set for June 11 in Clinton, Kentucky.  Tamara Caldwell and Jeffrey Burton will appear before Graves Circuit Judge Tim Stark at 11am in Hickman Circuit Court.  Caldwell and Burton are charged with kidnapping raping and killing Currin almost 8 years ago.  They also face charges of tampering with physical evidence and abuse of a corpse.  Another defendant in the case, Quincy Cross, was tried separately in April and found guilty of murder, kidnapping, rape, sodomy, abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence.  A jury recommended life in prison without the chance for parole.  Final sentencing is set for May 21^st. (posted 6:04am)

Murray Main Street created the Saturday Market to give local farmers an opportunity to sell their produce and to give the community a reason to come together. The farmer’s selling produce are usually on Maple Street between 4th and 5th Streets.

This Saturday marks the first Market day and the president of Murray Main Street, Martha Alls, said, “We're going to have a ribbon cutting and we're going to recognize our veterans for Armed Forces Day.”

So come on down and buy some fresh produce and get to know the community. (posted 11:45 am)

(WKYX) You may see a familiar face in Alan Jackson's new music video "Good Time" when it debuts later this month on CMT. Murray native and Nashville TV news anchor Amy Watson portrays a news reporter in the upcoming video. In the storyline, Watson reports onsite at the world's longest line dance, spanning from Nashville to part of Kentucky. She says the director of the video wanted an authentic reporter, and she felt this was the chance of a lifetime. Jackson later told Watson that he and his wife watch her every morning on News Channel 5 this morning. (posted 10:03 am)

Recently, everyone has been highly focused on the large scale events that we have had; flooding, tornados, and an earthquake. Here are some smaller, yet just as significant events that are worth looking at when you get a chance
to slow down. The velveting buck's antlers are becoming more pronounced and elude to whether he will be a shooter this season. The ladies (does), if not already, have become reclusive and are giving birth to fawns. Geese have had their young. Mallards and Pintails are hatching around the 24h of this month. Depending on who you ask, the Whippoorwills are either as irritating as the June bugs that catch in our hair this time of year or as soothing as the chirp of a cricket. If you have an outbuilding close, there is nothing that lets the air
out of your sails more than observing a barn swallow in flight. Turtles are migrating so watch for them on the roads. Toads and frogs gather under evening porch lights trying to catch dinner. Baby squirrels are venturing further out of the nook in the tree.

There are only a few more weeks left in school so make sure you are scheduling a weekend to go fishing and camping with the kids before it gets too warm. When packing, don't forget the nets and containers to catch ladybugs, caterpillars, butterflies, fireflies, minnows, ect. Don't forget to bring the two way radios so they can venture off just far enough. Lastly, remember the bug and poison ivy juice.

We have attached two websites for your convenience when researching where to go. Have fun. (posted 10.10pm)

May 21: Gander Breakfast Club Gander Mountain, Paducah 270-538-0444 (call to reserve a spot). An opportunity for area outdoors enthusiasts to meet other (complimentary hunting videos, biscuits, gravy, and coffee).

May 25: Kids Casting Event, Gander Mountain, Paducah 270-538-0444 (call to reserve a spot). Includes fun casting competitions for kids under the age of 12, prizes and give aways for the kids

May 31: Graves County Kids Fishing Event Hooked on Fishing not Drugs, Doe Valley Pay Lake, Information: Neal Jackson (270-753-3886)

Gander (WKYX)  It's that time of year again when the trees are bloomin', the birds are chirpin', and the outdoors are calling your name. Camping season is soon upon us, and with over 30 campgrounds available in our Kentucky State Parks, it's time to get out and explore what the great state of Kentucky has to offer.

To start your camping adventure off right here are the hot products for 2008. It is going to be a wet spring so you will need a Therma Cell, which is great for keeping mosquitoes away. Don't forget the Camp Chef Double Burner, and accessories (Grill Box and Griddle) for grilling from morning to night. To keep your beverages cool, try the 100 quart cooler by Igloo. For the family camping trip, try the new Guide Series Grizzly Den 8 tent which will sleep 8 comfortably. For a his and her camping trip, try the Kelty Teton 2 person tent. For those not so cool nights try the Coleman Tent Fan.With these hot products your camping experience is sure to be a success, just remember to have fun and be safe. It is time to start building memories in the outdoors. (posted 5:10am)

A listing of upcoming events in Metropolis, Massac County, & the immediate area for Monday, May 12 through Sunday, May 26, 2008 courtesy of WKYX-FM news.

Metropolis - This Week : Next Week

Monday, May 12 - Sunday, May 18, 2008

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A listing of upcoming events in Murray, Calloway County, & Murray State University courtesy of WKYX-FM news.

Murray - This Week : Next Week

Monday, May 12, - Sunday, May 18, 2008

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Murray - Next Week : This Week

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