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Who's been naughty or nice this year?

Who's been naughty or nice this year?

(KFVS) - A viewer sent us this picture of their Doberman puppy Chiko dressed as "Santa Paws."

We want to see pictures of your kids or pets sitting on Santa's lap. The pictures will be featured online and maybe on-air.

You can e-mail the pictures to cnews@kfvs12.com or upload them by clicking here. Don't forget to include your name, where you're from and who's in the picture.

All pictures of children should have the approval of the parents or guardian before submitting.

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Murray resident, author to sign copies of book in Clinton, Ky.

Murray resident, author to sign copies of book in Clinton, Ky.

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - A Murray resident and author will be signing copies of her book, "A Chance for Life," on December 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The book signing will be in the Hickman County Elementary School gym, 416 McMorris Street in Clinton, Ky.

Also available with her current book will be some of Laura Anne Ewald's science fiction titles.

The publishing company has provided the following description of "A Chance for Life:"

What are you thankful for this holiday season?

What are you thankful for this holiday season?

(KFVS) - This holiday season, we want to see what you're thankful for.

Maybe you're thankful for your family, friends or that new car you've been saving up for. Show us and your picture and story will be featured online and maybe on-air.

Send us pictures of what you're thankful for to cNews@kfvs12.com or upload them by clicking here. Don't forget to include your name, where you're from and what and why you're thankful.

If you don't have picture, simply comment on this story and tell us what you're thankful for. We'll add your comment into the story.

You can visit our slideshow from last year to see what viewers were thankful for then:

21 Artists added to Kentucky Crafted Program roster

21 Artists added to Kentucky Crafted Program roster

 

(KFVS) - The Kentucky Arts Council has added 21 new artists into the Kentucky Crafted program.

The program provides opportunities for artists to expand their market reach.

Artists are accepted into the program based on artistic excellence and market readiness as judged by an independent panel of art and craft industry professionals.

"There are now more than 400 professional artists in the Kentucky Crafted program, and many will exhibit at Kentucky Crafted: The Market in March of 2013," said Lori Meadows, arts council executive director. "We welcome the new artists into the program and look forward to working with them to provide assistance to help ensure their career success."

The new artists are:

Murray State presents 'The Magic Flute' to Graves Central Elementary

Murray State presents 'The Magic Flute' to Graves Central Elementary

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Murray State University’s Department of Music recently presented Mozart’s "The Magic Flute" in an adaptation for young audiences to the students of Graves County Central Elementary School.

The cast of the abbreviated opera included Michael Martin of Florissant, Mo., as Papageno/Sarastro; Aaron Jones, of Dunlap, Ill., as Tamino; Grace Lauzon, of Owensboro, as Pamina/First lady; Gabrielle Wibbenmeyer, of Fenton, Mo., as Papagena/Second Lady; and Madeline Hart, of Lexington, as Queen of the Night/Third Lady.

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East Calloway Elementary library receives grant

East Calloway Elementary library receives grant

CALLOWAY COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - The library at East Calloway Elementary School is one of only 10 Kentucky schools and 238 schools nationwide to receive a grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries.

The East Calloway library received $2,800 to expand, updated and diversify the library collection.

"Students have a great interest in Mythology with popular children's series such as Percy Jackson in The Lightning Thief ", explained Ashli Gore, East Carter librarian and media specialist.  "There is also excitement about books that can teach other languages and information on countries around the world, historical events, and famous people.  The Applied Sciences section can even contain kid-friendly cookbooks."

Partnering this year with the Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries is the Target Corporation.

The grants are funded through generous donations from individuals, corporations and foundations.