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UK Wildcat Julius Mays visits Graves schools

UK Wildcat Julius Mays visits Graves schools

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - UK Wildcat Julius Mays to several Graves County elementary schools for his "School is Cool" tour.

Jeff Sheppard is bringing the tour.

May 14

  • 10 a.m. -  Farmington
  • 12:30 p.m. -  Symsonia

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Graves County's Eli Wilson signs with Murray State University Racers

Graves County's Eli Wilson signs with Murray State University Racers

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Graves County football player Eli Wilson signed a letter of intent on National Signing Day, Feb. 6, to play for Murray State University.

A three-year starter for the Eagles, Wilson was named as an offensive lineman to the 2012 First Teams of the Courier-Journal, the All-West Kentucky Conference, the Pepsi/Paducah Sun All-Region, and the Bluegrasspreps.com State Team.

He also was named as a defensive lineman to the Second Team of the 2012 Associated Press All-State Team. He was recognized with the Graves County High School Football Mark Shelton Leadership Award.

Pictured here, from left, are (seated) father Ben Wilson, Eli Wilson, mother Lauri Wilson, (standing) head coach Lance Gregory, brothers Wade and MaxWilson, and coaches John Wiggins and Les May.

Graves at Calloway girls’ high school basketball games rescheduled

Graves at Calloway girls’ high school basketball games rescheduled

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - The Graves County at Calloway County girls’ high school basketball games have been moved from this Tuesday evening to Thursday evening, January 17.

The junior varsity game will start at 6 p.m. and the varsity game at approximately 7:30 p.m. Thursday, all according to Graves athletic director Doug Gloyd. 

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MSU to host 2013 Murray State High School Fishing Open March 3

MSU to host 2013 Murray State High School Fishing Open March 3

CALLOWAY COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Murray State University announced it will host the 2013 Murray State High School Fishing Open on Sunday, March 3 in partnership with FLW, The Bass Federation and the Bluegrass State Games.

The winning team will receive a $2,000 scholarship to attend Murray State while providing all teams the chance to fish Kentucky Lake in advance of the first ever bass-fishing state championship sanctioned by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.

While the tournament is open to student anglers from every state, the highest-finishing team from Kentucky will be invited to participate in a 2013 Student Angler Federation/FLW High School Fishing Conference Championship and may ultimately advance to the SAF/FLW High School Fishing National Championship for the chance to earn a $10,000 scholarship ($5,000 per student).

Graves Co. lands 4 Eagles, 1 Lady Eagle on 2012 All Region H.S. Golf Team

Graves Co. lands 4 Eagles, 1 Lady Eagle on 2012 All Region H.S. Golf Team

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Graves County High School is well-represented on the Kentucky Golf Coaches’ Association’s 2012 boys’ All Region High School Golf Team.

Eagles making the team include Hayden Cash, Lance Davis, Justin Roberts, and Dustin Schultz. Lady Eagle Emily Whitnell made the girls’ team as well, all according to Graves boys’ coach Scott Bradley.

KGCA 2012 Boys’ Regional Awards

Region 1 Boys

  • Player of the year:  Joey Mayo-St Mary
  • Coach of the year:  Kurt Averill-St Mary

All RegionTeam:

  • Matt McReynolds-Calloway Co.
  • Aaron Owen-Crittenden Co.
  • Hayden Cash-Graves Co.
  • Justin Roberts-Graves Co.
  • Lance Davis-Graves Co.
  • Dustin Schultz-Graves Co.
  • Matthew Zakutney-St Mary
  • Joey Mayo-St Mary
  • Wes Averill-St. Mary

KGCA 2012 Girls’ Regional Awards

Region 1

MSU to host 2013 Murray State High School Fishing Open March 3

MSU to host 2013 Murray State High School Fishing Open March 3

CALLOWAY COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Murray State University announced it will host the 2013 Murray State High School Fishing Open on Sunday, March 3 in partnership with FLW, The Bass Federation and the Bluegrass State Games.

The winning team will receive a $2,000 scholarship to attend Murray State while providing all teams the chance to fish Kentucky Lake in advance of the first ever bass-fishing state championship sanctioned by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.

While the tournament is open to student anglers from every state, the highest-finishing team from Kentucky will be invited to participate in a 2013 Student Angler Federation/FLW High School Fishing Conference Championship and may ultimately advance to the SAF/FLW High School Fishing National Championship for the chance to earn a $10,000 scholarship ($5,000 per student).

SLIDESHOW: Fall hunting season 2012

SLIDESHOW: Fall hunting season 2012

(KFVS) - Viewers sent us these pictures of trophy deer from this season.

You can e-mail your deer pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name and where you're from.

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