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The Law in These Parts

by Matt Fields-Johnson
Graves County Sheriff John Davis directs an Amish family around a car accident on ky-58 on the edge of Graves County so they can walk home safely.
Sheriff John Davis, center, prays with Dirk Morgan, left, and Jeff Keith at First Baptist Church in Mayfield. Davis's church is in a transition period searching for a new pastor. The group was initiated to pray for solidarity between members.
Sheriff John Davis whispers to longtime friend Mayfield Mayor Arthur Byrn about the male cheerleaders in female garb at the pep rally for the fotball game against Tilghman High Scool.
Graves County Sheriff John Davis plays with his eight-month-old grandaughter, Ella Morton, at a birthday celebration for his sister. Davis likes to spend time with his grandchildren every day after work.
Sheriff John Davis responds to an injury accident on Ky. 58 at the edge of Graves county. The driver, Tracy Howard, slammed into the back of a semi-truck when her brakes failed. Davis happened to be in the area and was the first to administer first aid.
Sheriff Dais visits with Myron Ray on his way to he breakfast buffet at Hill's Barbeque.
Graves County Sheriff John Davis meets with LeeAnn Helfin about the Mayfield High School Alumni Board of which he is a member.
A pair of old handcuffs hang loosly from the door of Graves County Sheriff John Davis's office.
Sheriff John Davis hugs his grandson Kye Morton, right, after getting home from work.
Sheriff John Davis spoon feeds his eight-month-old grandaughter Ella Morton at dinner along with his wife Barbara,grandson Kye Morton and his son Brent at right, and his daughter Melanie and her husband Keith Morton, at left.

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