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Hello Mayfield! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new airport status could reshape Mayfield’s recovery and growth
  • Which longtime councilmember just jumped into Mayfield’s mayoral race?
  • Rollover near Wingo: how Mayfield crews handled the Sunday crash

Also on today's calendar: Graves County Eagles vs Saint Mary Vikings and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, with a high of 42 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 53, low: 26.
  • Saturday: Mainly cloudy and chilly, with a high of 38 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Mayfield–Graves County airport earns designation as regional airport - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com) — Mayfield–Graves County Regional Airport has been officially designated a regional airport, marking a major boost for local recovery and economic growth. Leaders say the upgraded status supports industry travel, attracts new investors, and strengthens the community’s capacity for medical evacuations, disaster response, and other emergency operations that directly affect Mayfield residents.
   

2. Mayfield Councilman Derrick Parrott announces bid for mayor (wpsdlocal6.com) — Mayfield residents now have a familiar name in the next mayor’s race, as longtime city councilmember Derrick Parrott has formally announced his candidacy for mayor. Parrott, who also works with Mayfield schools and the Mayfield Enrichment Center, says he’s running to help move every resident and the entire city forward.
   

3. Murray Man Injured in Rollover Crash Near Wingo (marshallcountydaily.com) — Emergency crews from Mayfield and Graves County responded after a Murray man’s car rolled over on KY 339 West near Wingo, sending him to Jackson Purchase Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The crash highlights the role of Mayfield/Graves County EMS and Mayfield Fire Department in regional roadway emergencies affecting local residents and commuters.
   

4. Hospitals across the region receive fall report card (wpsdlocal6.com) — Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield received a C grade in a new regional hospital safety report, putting it in the middle of the pack. The Leapfrog Group’s fall 2025 scores highlight infection control and reporting gaps across nearby Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, and Illinois hospitals that Mayfield patients may rely on for specialized care.
   

5. Case continued for pastor charged with soliciting photos from minor (wpsdlocal6.com) — A Mayfield resident and pastor, Clarence “Barry” Hungerford, has had his criminal case continued to Jan. 13, 2026, after a brief court appearance this week. He faces charges related to allegedly soliciting inappropriate photos from an 11-year-old and destroying his phone, with the investigation centered in Marshall County.
   

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    Friday December 12
  • Infant Hour- Ages 0-2
    Graves County Public Library, 601 N 17th St, Mayfield
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • KYEM has an exciting FREE training opportunity coming up next week.
    KYEM is hosting the ICS All-Hazards Situation Unit Leader (L-964) course December 15 – 19, 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. EST daily, at KY Emergency Management… (Nextdoor )
  • Registration is open for Local Volunteer and Donations Management (G-288).
    January 6-7, 2026, 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. CST daily Cumberland County Extension Office, Burkesville, KY The course is designed to strengthen the… (Nextdoor )
  • Progress Rail Services Corporation posted a job opening for Quality Manager in Mayfield. Apply here.
  • Lewis Bakeries posted a job opening for Part Time Store Merchandiser - Mayfield, KY in Mayfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mayfield here.

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