Kay Moves On

Before daybreak, farmers from all across Graves County make their way to Kay Mart for their morning cup of coffee and biscuit made by store owner, Kay Saltsman.

Searching for her favorite treat behind the counter of Kay Mart, 4-year-old Amylin Mills of Lowes begs "Miss Kay" Saltsman to give her some candy.EDT - LW

Reviewing credit orders, Kay Saltsman passes her final days as owner of Kay Mart, the local gas station, convenience store, restaurant, and hang-out in Lowes. Kay decided to sell the store that she bought and refurbished three years ago so that she can spend more time with her grandchildren and husband.EDT - LW

Owner of Kay Mart in Lowes, Kentucky, Kay Saltsman arrives at her store at 5:00 am everymorning so that she can do inventory and cook breakfast sandwiches. Saltsman bought, renivated, and has since managed the store since 2005.

At the pond beside her house, Kay Saltsman of Lowes encourages her grandson Mackenzie, 14, as he tries to reel in a largemouth bass. "Every Wednesday I pick him up from football practice until his daddy can come get him," said Saltsman. Mackenzie lives with his mother, but hangs out with his dad once a week. EDT - LW

Phillip Beauchamp pumps multiple rounds from his AK-47 into a goose decoy at a shooting range off State Route 339 in Lowes, Kentucky. Beauchamp was helping his wife Cheryle and daughter Amanda sight in their rifles before the opening day of deer season. EDT - LW

As James "catfish" Ryan attempts to sight in his 30-6, Phillip and Cheryle Beauchamp return from checking on the outcome of their test shots.