May 27, 2025
RMS SBDM members announced
From Russellville Middle School: Congratulations to the newly elected SBDM Council Members for RMS for the 2025-2026 school year. Teacher representatives are Beth Canler, Rebecca Gwynette and Tina Shoemake. Parent representatives are Jerrita Buckner and Barry Moore.
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May 27, 2025
Summer Block Party car show Saturday
Clay Bilyeu headlines the Summer Block Party car show at Carrico Park Square this Saturday from noon-4 p.m. Entry fee is $10. Funds raised will go to Isaiah 117 House and the Life Choice Pregnancy Center.
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May 26, 2025
Meguiar and Grizzlies breeze to World Series win
Neither a game story nor statistics are not yet available, but Braxton Meguiar and his Georgia Gwinnett Grizzlies were dominant in winning their second straight NAIA World Series game Monday, this time 14-0. Tennessee Wesleyan managed just six hits and never advanced a runner past second base. Second-seeded Georgia Gwinnett will face sixth-seeded Southeastern at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday back at Harris Field in Lewiston, Idaho.
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May 25, 2025
RMS' Gardner places in pair of state hurdle events
Russellville Middle School eighth grader Aiden Gardner placed fourth in the 300-meter hurdles and sixth in the 100-meter hurdles in the state middle school event this weekend. Coach Mikie Benton says, “The growth this year for him has been amazing!! Can’t wait to see what the future holds!! Monster hurdler!! Shouldn’t be surprised, his momma (Chiquita Rose) was a beast, too, running through the hurdles! My school record might be in danger in the next four years.”
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May 24, 2025
Demyiah Young of RMS wins 2 state track titles
From Coach Mikie Benton: Not only do we have a 2x Middle School State Track Champion today in the Shot Put and Discus … WE HAVE A NEW STATE RECORD HOLDER IN THE SHOT PUT!! Demyiah Allen went to state today with a purpose, coming home with 2 gold medals and a new state record!!! She made a throw of 41-11.25 to break a 21-year old state record for the middle school! The future is bright!
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May 24, 2025
Lady Cougars draw Cumberland at region
After their baseball team’s 10 a.m. start at region Monday, Logan County fans can go down Russellville Road at WKU to watch their Lady Cougars in their 1 p.m. regional softball debut for 2025. Coach Gary Gettings appears to have gotten the most favorable draw available. Instead of number 1 South Warren (31-3) or number 5 Warren East (23-11 , the 13th District runner-up Lady Cougars will play 16th District champ Cumberland County, which has the 8th best RPI. The 12th rated Lady Cougars (10-19) will meet CCHS (16-12) at 1 p.m. on the WKU softball field. They are in the same bracket with Greenwood vs. East.
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May 24, 2025
Cougars to open region against #1 South Warren
The Logan County Cougars will literally open the Fourth Region Baseball Tournament Memorial Day at 10 a.m. against the region’s top-ranked teams, South Warren (27-8). Coach Ethan Meguiar’s teams spend almost every Monday playing at WKU, and this is one of their most challenging draws ever, considering the Cougars are a district champion. South became a runner-up this week by losing to number two Greenwood in the 14th District finals. Franklin-Simpson, which became runner-up to the Cougars in the 13th District finals, also got a tough draw, Greenwood, at 6:15. Number six Logan (22-12) is in the Bracket with Barren County and Monroe County.
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May 24, 2025
Meguiar helps Gwinnett win World Series opener
Logan County’s Braxton Meguiar scored three times and went 2-for-2 at the plate to help Georgia Gwinnett win its NAiA World Series opener Friday 11-1 over the University of British Columbia. Coach Jeremy Sheetinger’s Grizzlies are now scheduled to face No. 3 seed Tennessee Wesleyan University in a winner's bracket game on Monday, May 26, starting at 3 p.m. Pacific time.
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May 22, 2025
Braxton Meguiar beginning his fourth NAIA World Series
With Logan County’s Braxton Meguiar leading the way, the Georgia Gwinnett College baseball team opens its seventh straight trip to the Avista NAIA World Series, and against the University of British Columbia (Canada) Friday night at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho. A second-team All-American last year and a preseason first teamer this year, Meguiar is hitting at a .425 clip and started all 58 games. He leads the team with 83 runs scored and has registered 40 steals. The second baseman has scored a NAIA career record 329 runs, while appearing in a school record 238 games and making a program best 236 starts.
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May 22, 2025
Signing day for Hinton, Robey and Bunce at LCHS Friday
Three more Logan County High School student-athletes will be featured in a college signing ceremony in the Main Gym Friday morning at 9:25. Athletic Director Todd Adler says they are Lilly Robey on the University of Kentucky cheerleading team, Brady Hinton on the Olney Center Junior College baseball team in Illinois, and Rhiley Bunce on the Brescia University women’s track team. Lady Cougar coach Dedra Adler announced this week that center Kyla Bilyeu will play basketball for Brescia, but there has not been a public announcement that she will be included in tomorrow’s ceremony.
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May 22, 2025
Logan & F-S split district tournament titles
Both 13th District diamond tournament finals matched teams representing Logan County and Franklin-Simpson Wednesday. They each won a championship. After completing an 11-1 win over Russellville, Coach Ethan Meguiar’s Cougars beat Coach Matthew Wilhite’s F-S team 4-2 for the baseball championship. Meanwhile, Coach Gary Gettings’ Lady Cougars edged Russellville 3-0 in the softball semifinals but lost to Coach Todd Caudill’s Lady Wildcats 7-2 in the finals. All four teams advance to next week’s regionals. The LoJo will have more details and stats from the games soon.
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May 21, 2025
LCHS commencement Thursday, all Logan students Friday
The Logan County High School senior class’ commencement will be held Thursday, May 22, at 7 p.m. at Western Kentucky University, beginning at 7 p.m. The ceremony will be livestreamed. The last day for Logan County students is Friday, May 23. Elementary/middle schools will dismiss at 1 p.m., and LCHS will dismiss at 12:40.
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May 21, 2025
Cougars advance past RHS in district baseball play
It took three days, but the Logan County Cougars advanced to the finals of the 13th District Tournament and to the Fourth Region Tournament Wednesday. Rain Monday and Tuesday evenings delayed completion of the game. Freshman Landon Gregory pitched the complete 11-1 win over Russellville, giving up three hits and five walks while striking out eight Panthers. Tripp Walington tripled and doubled to lead the Cougar offense. Getting singles were Noah Mosley, Drew McLellan and TySean Thomeczek. McLellan was credited with two RBIs and Mosley and Tate McLean one each. Bryar Gaddis scored three runs and Thomeczek and Mosley two each. Hunter Holloway, Brady Hinton, Thomeczek and Mosley got the only four walks RHS pitcher gave up. Mosley and Thomeczek each stole two bases with Hinton, Gaddis and McLean swiping one each. Russellville has not yet posted individual statistics for this game.
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May 21, 2025
District softball tourney to conclude today
Russellville High Athletic Director/Head Softball Coach Ryan Davenport, Assistant Coach Chris Penrod and former Lady Panther Madison Penrod were among those who worked until about midnight Tuesday and much of the day today to get the RHS Softball Field dry enough to be playable tonight. The plan is for the Logan County Lady Cougars to go against RHS at 5:30. Then at 7:30, the winner of that game will go into the finals against Franklin-Simpson, which edged Todd Central 4-3 Monday. Gates open at 4:30.
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May 21, 2025
District baseball tourney moved to Central
Because of heavy rain the last two nights, the 13th District Baseball Tournament has been moved from Russellville’s Kelly Russell Field to Warren Central’s artificial turf. Logan County was leading RHS 7-1 late in the game Monday when play had to stop. They will conclude that game Wednesday beginning at 4:30. The Franklin-Simpson vs. Todd Central semifinal will start at 5:30, and the championship game is expected to start at 7:30.
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May 21, 2025
Lewisburg commencement moved to tonight
Because of Tuesday night’s storms, Lewisburg School’s 8th Grade Commencement has been moved to 6 p.m. today. As a result, Lewisburg Volleyball open gym has been canceled today.
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May 19, 2025
Logan Schools to monitor weather conditions Tuesday
From Logan County Schools Superintendent Dr. Dan Costellow: We’re keeping a close eye on tomorrow's weather, as there’s a chance of severe conditions around dismissal time. Our team will be in touch with local emergency management and public safety officials to help us decide if an early dismissal will be needed to keep everyone safe. If any changes are made, we’ll get the word out by 12 noon through text, email, and social media. Thanks for your patience and support as we work to make the best call for the safety of our students and staff.
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May 19, 2025
Shaker Village now a Blue Star Museum
From Executive Director Tommy Hines: South Union Shaker Village is proud to be a Blue Star Museum. This initiative, presented by the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families is a free admission program for active military and their families now through Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025. SUSV is open year-round Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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May 19, 2025
Cattlemen's Quarterly meeting postponed a week
The Logan County Cattlemen's Quarterly meeting that was scheduled for this Tuesday evening has been rescheduled to next week due to the threat of inclement weather. The meeting will now be held on Tuesday, May 27, at the Logan County Extension Ag Arena with the meal starting at 5:30 pm and will be in conjunction with the Youth Steer Show.
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May 19, 2025
Library Storytime taking summer break
From Logan County Public Library: Don't miss out on the final Storytimes of the season this week for a Summer Celebration! There will be no storytimes next week, as we all take a big deep breath and get ready to dive into our Summer Learning Programs! Teens are making Safety Pin badges this week and catching all the Pokémon! Adults have opportunities to join our D&D group, scoot some boots at Line Dancing with Paula Silvey, and/or learn to Macrame.
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May 17, 2025
Logan County Soccer Car Show and Cruise In to be at Kirby Sunday
The second annual Logan County Soccer Car Show and Cruise In, which had been postponed earlier because of weather, will be held Sunday, (May 18), from 1-4 p.m. at Kirby Funeral Services Russellville, 110 Franklin Road. Prizes will go to Best of Show, Best Paint, Best Interior and Top 10. The $20 fee goes to help Cougar Soccer. Contact Justin Kirby for more information.
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May 17, 2025
Purple Martin Festival underway
Despite severe storms coming through last night, the Lewisburg Purple Martin Festival is underway today. The 5K Run/Walk has already been held. At McKinney Park, bouncies, kids’ barrel ride, vendors and food trucks are in place for an 11 a.m.-4 p.m. fun-filled session. Karaoke begins at 1, and the Sawmill Revival Band will entertain beginning at 3.
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May 15, 2025
Lady Cougars holding one-day basketball camp
The Logan County Lady Cougar Basketball Camp will be held Friday, May 30. The times are 9-11 a.m. for first-third graders and noon to 2 p.m. for fourth-seventh graders. It will be held in the LCHS Main Gym. To register, use the QR Code in the accompanying graphic
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May 15, 2025
LCHS band and choir banquet and concert Friday
The Logan County High School Choir and Symphonic Band invite everyone to their annual end of the year movie concert Friday. The banquet starts at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. For those who plan to eat, tickets will be sold at the door. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the main gym. There is a potential for severe storms tomorrow. If the concert is postponed, it will be at the same time next Wednesday, May 21.
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May 14, 2025
Lauren Fuller earns nursing degree
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) honored 46 Practical Nursing students from their Glasgow Health Campus at their annual nursing pinning ceremony Wednesday, May 7, at the Cave Area Conference Center. The ceremony marks the PN student’s completion of their Nursing Diploma from the Glasgow Campus. Among them was Lauren Fuller of Logan County. Both the Glasgow and Bowling Green campuses of SKYCTC have been distinguished for their nursing education excellence, with Glasgow securing the number one position and Bowling Green ranking second in the Commonwealth.
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May 10, 2025
Incoming kindergarten reception to be at Adairville Tuesday
Cardinals: Journey to Kindergarten is the theme of a reception planned at Adairville School for incoming kindergarten students and their parents. It will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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May 9, 2025
Logan Middle Basketball Tryouts for Spring/Summer Tuesday
Tryouts for Logan County Middle School boys basketball for the spring and summer seasons will be held Tuesday, May 13, at the high school. Current fifth graders will try out from 5-6:15 p.m., current sixth graders from 6:15-7:30 and current seventh graders from 7:30-8:15. Proof of an updated physical exam is required before trying out. Registration in advanced is required by either scanning the accompanying graphic or contacting coach Jerry Epley.
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May 9, 2025
Aliza Wilson a state champion and excels on the ACT
Russellville High School junior Aliza Wilson received an exceptionally high score on her Microsoft Office Specialist exam recently. With that high score, she has been named as the Kentucky State Champion and selected to compete in Certiport’s 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S National Championship at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, June 16-18. Earlier RHS had announced, "We are extremely proud to celebrate Aliza Wilson, a distinguished junior at RHS, for achieving a perfect score of 36 in both Science and Reading on the ACT!"
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May 7, 2025
Adairville Auto & Tractor Show Saturday afternoon
The 2025 Adairville Auto & Tractor Show will be held in downtown Adairville this Saturday from noon-3 p.m. The Adairville-South Logan Chamber of Commerce sponsors the show to “celebrate the automobile and agriculture.” Preregistration is not required. The entry fee is $20 for the first vehicle and $5 for each subsequent one from the same vendor. Admission is free to spectators. Vendors are welcome to set up.
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May 7, 2025
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May 7, 2025
Owens and McKeage to sign with Campbellsville football
A pair of Russellville High School athletes will play college football for Campbellsville University. Octavius “Too Too” McKeage will play defensive back for the Tigers, and David Owens will be playing defensive line, according to RHS coach Mikie Benton. Signing day will be May 19, beginning at 1:15 p.m., in the high school gym.
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May 7, 2025
Logan Middle Girls Basketball Tryouts Thursday
Tryouts for the Spring/Summer Season for Logan County Middle School girls basketball will be held tomorrow (Thursday) from 5-6:30 p.m. in Logan County High School’s Main Gym. If’s for girls currently in the fifth and sixth grades. Dedra Adler is coach of the LCHS varsity team.
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May 7, 2025
Cougar Basketball Camp planned June 18-20
The Logan County Cougar Camp will be held June 18-20. The fee is $45 per camper. Those going into grades 1-4 from 9-11 a.m. while grades 5-8 will come noon-2 p.m. Campers will get a free T-shirt. To register, scan the code on the graphic.
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May 6, 2025
New RHS head coaches to be available to meet public
Russellville High School will have five new head coaches in the 2025-26 school year. Four of them have been in other roles at the school, but this will be their first varsity head coaching assignment. The public is invited to get to know them better at a reception Wednesday evening at the Tech Center on East Seventh Street between the Central Office and Rhea Stadium. They are Jeramy Rust, who is moving from boys soccer to the new wrestling program; Cameron Kisselbaugh, who is moving up from middle school and JV to coach boys soccer; Trey Tinsley, who was an assistant coach for Cougar basketball this season and now is replacing the legendary Phil Todd; Jermaine Savage, who has been assisting the regional champion Franklin-Simpson Lady Cats but now will coach Lady Panther basketball; and former Lady Panther volleyball player Ashley Barker, who is now the head coach of that team.
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May 6, 2025
Sawmill Revival to present public performances next two Saturdays
Sawmill Revival will be at The Logan County Extension Pavilion this Saturday, May 10, from 6-8 p.m. It’s a free event sponsored by our friends at The Logan County Public Library. The library will have several free musical events this summer. Sawmill Revival will be at The Purple Martin Festival in Lewisburg on May 17 from 3:30-6 p.m. At both, there will be lots of room to dance or just bring a chair and sit back and listen Tyler R. Davenport, George Cole, Barry Silvey, Bruce Wooldridge and Al Coins will be playing a variety of country and rock and roll classics.ee musical events this summer. Tyler R. Davenport, George Cole, Barry Silvey, Bruce Wooldridge and Al Coins will be playing a variety of country and rock and roll classics.
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May 5, 2025
Kirby car show for soccer postponed
The second annual Logan County Soccer Car Show and Cruise In has been postponed until Sunday, May 18, from 1-4 p.m. at Kirby Funeral Services Russellville, 110 Franklin Road. It was to have been held yesterday, but cool, damp weather caused it to be postpone. Prizes will go to Best of Show, Best Paint, Best Interior and Top 10. The $20 fee goes to help Cougar Soccer. Contact Justin Kirby for more information.
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May 5, 2025
Free Junior Chamber memberships created
Young Entrepreneurs are invited to be part of the launch of Junior Chamber Membership at the Logan County Chamber of Commerce! If you’re under 18 and running your own business, you can join the Chamber for free, get the same benefits as any other member, network, promote and grown—starting now. Let’s build the next generation of business leaders, right here in Logan County! Sign up today by filling out the online member application on the Logan Chamber website.
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May 5, 2025
LTC Customer Appreciation Event to be held Friday
All LTC Connect members are invited to the Customer Appreciation Event on Friday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those attending will get lunch, a free gift, and a chance at door prizes. This year’s Customer Appreciation Event will take place at the Logan County Extension Office at 255 John Paul Rd in Russellville. The LTC office in Auburn will be closed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for this event.
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May 5, 2025
Taste of Adairville offered Saturday
To raise funds for the Community-Wide Thanksgiving Dinner, a Taste of Adairville will be held this Saturday at Living Word Church Fellowship Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those attending can sample of an assortment of casserole dishes. The cost is $10, and all the proceeds go to the Thanksgiving outreach. For more information, call 615-627-6041.
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May 1, 2025
Logan County Democratic Reorganization Convention Saturday
All registered Democrats living in Logan County are invited to attend the Logan County Democratic Reorganization Convention this Saturday at the Historic Logan County Courthouse from 10 a.m.-noon. Nominations will be made and elections held for new Democratic leadership roles in the county. Also, those who will represent Logan’s Democrats at the State Reorganization Convention in Owensboro next month will be chosen. For more information, contact Evelda Steersman or Mike Wilson.
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Apr 29, 2025
LCHS athletes to sign with colleges Wednesday
Five is the magic number Wednesday when five Logan County senior student-athletes will sign to be involved in five different sports at five different universities. They are Amelia Larson in Campbellsville cross country, Ta’kyiah Mason in Vol State basketball, Aubrey Sears in University of Houston volleyball, Morgan Taylor in WKU cheerleading and Jacob White in Bellarmine football. The even begins at 9:25 a.m. in the main gym. The public is invited.
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Apr 27, 2025
Logan County Soccer Cruise In at Kirby Sunday
The second annual Logan County Soccer Car Show and Cruise In will be held this Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at Kirby Funeral Services Russellville, 110 Franklin Road. Prizes will go to Best of Show, Best Paint, Best Interior and Top 10. The $20 fee goes to help Cougar Soccer. Contact Justin Kirby for more information.
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Apr 27, 2025
Nora Epley has another big game for Lady Raiders
Freshman Nora Epley from Logan County recorded her team-leading 14th multi-hit game of the season and second in as many tries with a pair of doubles to lead Lindsey Wilson College to a 7-1 win over visiting Cumberland Thursday. She also walked and scored two runs. Epley leads the Blue Raiders in batting (.346). hits (45), doubles (17), and walks (25, over twice as many as any teammate). She’s second in runs scored (30) and total bases (65). Lindsey Wilson is 23-19 and will be the number four seed in the Mid-South Conference Tournament in Clarksville, beginning Thursday.
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Apr 27, 2025
Cougar Middle Basketball tryouts for spring and summer set
Tryouts for Logan County Middle School boys basketball for the spring and summer seasons will be held Tuesday, May 13, at the high school. Current fifth graders will try out from 5-6:15 p.m., current sixth graders from 6:15-7:30 and current seventh graders from 7:30-8:15. Proof of an updated physical exam is required before trying out. Registration in advanced is required by either scanning the accompanying graphic of contacting coach Jerry Epley.
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Apr 25, 2025
Auburn Rural Fire barbecue luncheon Sunday
The Auburn Rural Fire Department will host the 55th Annual Barbeque Luncheon/Business Meeting on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. at the Auburn Fire Station. All Auburn Rural Fire Department members and guests are invited to attend. Members are asked to bring a dessert.
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Apr 25, 2025
Concert @ Carrico lineup announced
From the Logan County Chamber of Commerce: We are getting ready for four amazing nights of live music, local food trucks, and good times at Carrico Park Square! — and you’re invited! The summer lineup includes: Corey Farlow Music May 30, Tyrone Dunn & Kin-Foke June 27, Rockland Road July 25 & LIVE WIRE BAND Aug. 29! Whether you're a music lover, a foodie, or just looking for a great way to spend a summer evening — this is where you want to be.
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Apr 25, 2025
RMS STLP students earn praise
From Tina Shoemake, Russellville’s Student Technology Leadership Program sponsor, about the group’s trip to the state championships: “I would take these students ANYWHERE! We didn’t win any trophies or medals, but we won something far better! We had students step out of their comfort zone and try new things and challenge themselves! They conducted themselves flawlessly. They exemplified the three pillars of our school, Respectful, Motivated & Selfless! The manager of the restaurant complimented them on their manners, their behavior, and how they respected the restaurant by cleaning up after themselves. He said, “You just don’t see that out of kids a lot anymore!” Shown in the picture, from left, are seventh graders Rebecca Gregory, Leela Boisseau, Julissa Rosas, Chrissy Clayton, JaLayasia Bigbee, Majestic Boyd, Heydi Juarez Perez, Ayda Molina Lopez and Evelyn Chapman.
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Apr 25, 2025
Jermani Morris qualifies for national track meet
Former Russellville Lady Panther track star Jermani Morris is part of a relay team which has qualified for the NAIA National Track & Field Meet. She and teammates Hannah Reid, Jozien Brisbon and Kyra Engel comprise the Lindsey Wilson College 4x100 team which is currently ranked tenth in the nation. Coach Anthony Thompson’s entire team is ranked tenth overall nationally by the United State Track and Field and Cross Country Association.
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Apr 19, 2025
Chandlers School receives TVA STEAM grant
Valarie Beard, Chandlers School’s STEAM teacher, has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority. The grant funds will be used to purchase engaging and educational resources to explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math. These new materials will include weather kits, robotics, forensic science, weather kits, soil testing kits, electrical circuit sets and engineering building kits.
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Apr 17, 2025
Adairville School groups and Logan 4-H sponsoring 8th Grade Dance
All eighth graders in Logan County Schools are invited to the second annual Boots & Bling Logan County 8th Grade Dance next Friday, April 25, from 7-9 p.m. at the Logan County Extension Office. The fee is $10 at the door, and a parent must sign the student in at the door. Sponsors are Adairville PTO, Logan County 4-H and Adairville FRYSC.
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