Aug 11, 2025
Many fall sports teams busy today
A middle school boys soccer match with Russellville visiting Logan County at 5:30, followed by the high school Cougars entertaining Glasgow is a highlight of local sports activities today. Also at LCHS, Middle School Softball will face South Warren. The Cougar varsity and JV teams are playing in a tournament at Madisonville Country Club. In middle school volleyball, Lewisburg is at Olmstead, Adairville at Chandlers, both at 5:30.
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Aug 10, 2025
RHS grad Cam Cardwell named Panther golf coach
Russellville High School graduate Cameron Cardwell has been named Panther golf coach. He was already the tennis coach. A 2019 RHS graduate, he played golf, tennis, and basketball and could always be found on the Honor Roll. He graduated from WKU in the spring with a business degree. He is the Youth Minister at Aberdeen Baptist Church in Morgantown and resides in Russellville with his wife Brianna. He is the son of Panther assistant basketball coach Bobby Cardwell and his wife Sonya.
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Aug 10, 2025
Madden Bloodworth places 2nd in Bluegrass Games
Russellville High School wrestler Madden Bloodworth finished second in her division in the Bluegrass Games this summer. She competed in the 18U, 118-pound class. Coach Jeremy Rust also took Panther wrestlers Kaleb Christian, Taven Harris and Brytan Ashley. “They all did great but faced some tough competition,” Rust says.
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Aug 10, 2025
Cougar football names captains for 2025
Coach Todd Adler has announced the captains for the 2025 Cougar football team. They are Carson Carlock, Isaac Christian, Robert Cooper, Maliq Ford, Caden Kirby, Cooper Parker, Luke rogers and Tysean Thomeczek.
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Aug 10, 2025
Paving underway in West Russellville
Scotty’s Contracting has announced it will be paving Hopkinsville Street on Sunday night. Work will begin in the evening and continue throughout the night. Please avoid parking on the street during this time. Drive cautiously and follow posted signs and flaggers. Access may be temporarily limited during paving.
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Aug 8, 2025
World War II aircraft to be at local airport this weekend
According to Jeff Thoke of Honor Flight Bluegrass, the B-25 World War II bomber “Miss Mitchell” will arrive at the Russellville-Logan County Airport around 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Then at 7 p.m. Saturday, rides are being offered at a cost of $495. Everyone is welcome to come out on Saturday afternoon, grab a free hot dog, and get an upclose look at this piece of America’s WWII history! Then come back on Sunday for the 10 a.m. veterans’ recognition ceremony!
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Aug 8, 2025
RHS Band hosting Car Show Saturday
The Russellville High School Band will host its second Annual Back 2 School Car Show Saturday in the school parking lot. On-site registration begins at 8 a.m. The show will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Entry is free but donations are accepted. It’s open to cars, trucks, motorcycles and vehicles of all classes.
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Aug 5, 2025
Opening Service for 8th of August Celebration Wednesday
The official Opening Ceremony for the 38th Annual 8th of August Emancipation Celebration Festival will be held Wednesday evening at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, beginning at 6 p.m. The Rev. Fred D. Fort is the pastor. The host pastor will be Perryn Dillard of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Tours of SEEK Museums will be available throughout the festival, which skips Thursday activities and then runs through Sunday. See the accompanying schedule of events.
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Aug 5, 2025
Tuesday the last day to register for soccer
This is the final day to register kids to play in the fall youth soccer league conducted by Russellville Parks & Recreation. The league is for girls and boys ages 4-9. The Rec Center will be until 7 p.m. for signups.
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Aug 2, 2025
Bradshaw to play in TBT finals with big prize at stake
Pedro Bradshaw, one of Russellville all-time greatest basketball players, is a key reserve on the Eberlein Drive team which will play in the championship game of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) Sunday afternoon. Eberlein Drive, which is named for a street in Michigan, has some impressive wins, including beating Kentucky Wildcat Alumni at Memorial Coliseum. In the quarterfinals, they eliminated homestanding Best Virginia in Charleston. In the finals, which will be aired at 3 p.m. on Fox (Channel 17 in Nashville), they will play Aftershocks, who are Wichita State. The winning team gets the million dollar first prize. No other team gets any of the prize money.
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Aug 1, 2025
Logan volleyball wins twice in Bluegrass Games
The Logan County Lady Cougars won their first two volleyball matches in the Bluegrass State Games Friday and have three more scheduled Saturday. They beat Heritage Christian 21-15, 21-10 and then held off Covington Holy Cross 21-15, 14-21, 17-16 in a nailbiter. Saturday they will be at Lexington Catholic High School to play Adair County at 9 a.m., Todd Central at 11, and Great Crossings at 1. Not only are the Lady Rebels of Todd County in Logan’s district but they are the team which Stephen Lyne and Rob Imlay have been coaching before returning to LCHS this season.
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Aug 1, 2025
Two Cougar golf teams playing in Franklin today
Ten golfers are representing Logan County High School in the in the Battle at the Creek at Kenny Perry’s Country Creek Golf Course in Franklin. The B team, consisting of Kooper Burchett, Mason Hancock, Jacson Williams, Collin Jackson and Sam Bruner, is playing against other schools for the first time. As usual, the A team consists of Davis Switzer, Riley Shepherd, Karson Rodgers, Jaxon Tichenor and Zach Krohn.
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Jul 31, 2025
RMS holding Open House Wednesday
Russellville Middle School Open House will be Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 4:30-7 p.m. Planners say, “Discover how Russellville Middle School fosters an environment of Respect, Motivation, and Selflessness in every student.’
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Jul 30, 2025
Olmstead hosting volleyball teams again Saturday
Olmstead hosted four middle school volleyball teams Saturday—Chandlers, FCA, Lewisburg and Auburn. This Saturday they will host Simpson County, Todd County, Moss Middle, Auburn, Adairville and Lewisburg. Olmstead will also play. Shown in the photo are Olmstead team members are, from left, Parker Daugherty, McKenzie Knuckles, Hayleigh Summers, Peyslee Borders and Kallie Knuckles.
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Jul 30, 2025
Alumni Soccer Showdown Saturday at new site
The site of the Alumni Soccer Showdown between former Logan County Cougar and Russellville Panther players Saturday has been moved. It will be played at the Russellville Parks and Recreation Turf Field across from the National Guard Armory on Armory Drive near Logan County Public Library, RHS Coach Cameron Kisselbaugh has announced. It starts at 6 p.m.
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Jul 29, 2025
Switzer leads Cougars to fourth place
Junior Davis Switzer shot a 74 to tie for eighth place at the SOKY Shootout at Crosswinds in Bowling Green Tuesday. Zach Krohn had one of his best performances with a 77 to tie for 13th. Riley Shepherd and Karson Rodgers helped the team average 78 and finish fourth in a big field.
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Jul 29, 2025
Cougar golf playing at Crosswinds today
Coach Will McKenzie has announced that the Logan County Cougars will play in the SOKY Shootout at Crosswinds Golf Course in Bowling Green today. Representing LCHS will be junior Davis Switzer and seniors Riley Shepherd, Karson Rodgers, Jaxon Tichenor and Zach Krohn. A tournament in which they were scheduled to play Monday was called off because of the extreme heat.
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Jul 28, 2025
RHS Soccer to play public intrasquad scrimmage
From Russellville Boys Head Soccer Coach Cameron Kisselbaugh: Come out and start this season off right as our upcoming freshmen take on the RHS Boys Varsity squad! It is certain to be a back and forth with everyone fighting for their spot on starting rotation! The game will be played tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Russellville Parks and Rec Athletic Complex. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. with free admission.
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Jul 28, 2025
Meeting set to discuss Little League softball and baseball
Logan County Little League Baseball will hold a county-wide meeting on Thursday, Aug. 7. at 7 p.m. at the Russellville City Park. This meeting is to discuss youth baseball as well as youth softball. Anyone is welcome to come with questions and concerns.
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Jul 28, 2025
Extension staff offering free soil tests
The Logan County Extension Office is offering free routine soil testing for all Logan County clients! Whether you're working with pastures, crops, gardens, lawns, flowers, or trees, they’ve got you covered. Sample bags and soil probes are available at the extension office. Results are ready in 2–3 weeks — and the staff will help you interpret them. Questions? Logan County Extension Office, 255 John Paul Rd., Russellville, KY 42276 (270) 726-6323
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Jul 27, 2025
Glow in the Park early registration deadline Monday
If you plan to run in the Glow in the Park 5K during the Dog Days of August, the early preregistration deadline is upon you. It’s Monday, July 28, and the fee is $30 instead of the $35 afterwards. Registration forms are available at Auburn City Hall, the Carpenter Center in Russellville, on the City of Auburn Facebook page and at the Tourism website. The race will be Friday evening, Aug. 8, with check in at 6 p.m. and start time 7 at the Auburn Park.
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Jul 27, 2025
LCHS Cheer team and individuals earn honors
The last four days, Logan County Cheer attended UCA Masters Cheer Camp at WKU. The team finished camp with a Superior Rating and Best Execution in Stunt Sequence. Seven girls make All American...Skylar Ward, Nia Scipio, Bayleigh Connelly, Kamya Burr, Hannah Holloway, Kylie Uhles, & Allie Neal.Four seniors received an invitation to be UCA Instructors once they turn 18... Burr, Holloway, Connelly, and Uhles.
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Jul 27, 2025
Auburn Rural Annual Fundraiser Saturday
Auburn Rural Firefighters will hold their annual fundraiser this Saturday, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Logan County Extension Office. Meals will be served from 5-7 with fried catfish $10 and grilled hot dog plate $5. Donations of cakes and pies would be welcome. Tim Haley will do the auctioneering, starting at 6:15. Musical entertainment will be provided by Clay Bilyeu. Modern Woodmen will match up to $2,500 in proceeds.
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Jul 27, 2025
Lady Cougar Volleyball to play in Bluegrass Games
The Logan County Lady Cougars will play volleyball in the Bluegrass Games in Lexington this weekend, Aug. 1-3. Coach Steven Lyne's team will play Heritage Christian at 5 p.m. Friday (Eastern time), followed by a match against Covington Holy Cross. Both matches will be at Frederick Douglas High School in Lexington. The tournament continues through Sunday.
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Jul 23, 2025
Cougars' first golf event stopped for weather
The Logan County Cougars’ first golf tournament of the season and first under new coach Will McKenzie wasn’t completed Monday. They were playing in the Spartan Clash at Park Mammoth Golf Club. They teed off but the tournament was soon stopped and canceled because of storm threats. Cougar starters, in order, were junior Davis Switzer and seniors Riley Shepherd, Karson Rodgers, Jaxon Tichenor and Zach Krohn. McKenzie entered sophomore Kooper Burchett as an individual player.
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Jul 21, 2025
R'ville families invited to block party Saturday
The Summer & Seventh Back to School Block Party will be held this Saturday, July 26, from 5-7 p.m. in the area below Rhea Stadium. Those attending can get free food and school supplies while enjoying food, inflatables and music. It’s for all grades, K-12. Russellville United Methodist Temple, the primary sponsor, says: “Our United Methodist Men's cooking team will be grilling hot dogs. Fat Boyz will be supplying snow cones and lemonades. Our musical guests are Annointed Productions, a local Christian hip-hop duo, and Les N. Downs, a Christian folk-soul artist from Leitchfield. Bring a lawn chair and a friend.”
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Jul 21, 2025
Chandlers School Open House on Aug. 4
Chandlers School will hold Open House on Aug. 4 from 4-6 p.m. Students will be able to find their classrooms and meet their teachers.
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Jul 21, 2025
School health clinics offered for Logan students
Health clinics are being offered for students in Logan County schools with immunizations and school physicals available. They were held at Auburn and Lewisburg today, but families who missed that can make appointments at other schools. Still offered at Adairivlle July 29 from 8-11 a.m., Chandlers July 31 from noon-3, and Olmstead July 28 noon-3. High school students can go to any of the schools. Call 270-586-7380.
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Jul 21, 2025
Auburn in-person enrollment offered July 31
Online enrollment information for new students at Auburn School and required documents for certain grades are posted below. If you need help with enrollment, the school will have an in-person time on July 31 from 1-3 p.m.
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Jul 21, 2025
Cougar Connection for LCHS freshmen set Aug. 4
Cougar Connection—Logan County High School’s version of Freshman Orientation—will be held Aug. 4 from 9 a.m.-noon. During this time, ninth graders will receive their first day of school paperwork and information folder, their schedules, meet their teachers, tour the school, review various LCHS club offerings and much more!
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Jul 21, 2025
Adairville School holding transition event for new students
One week from today all new students transitioning to Adairville School are invited to “join us for an evening of pizza, popsicles, and fun! Meet new friends, staff, and tour the school before the new year begins,” says Melissa Reader. It will be July 28 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the school. This will include former Auburn students who have been redistricted.
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Jul 17, 2025
Funeral services tomorrow for retired teacher Esther White, age 105
Russellville’s longest living retired educator, Esther White, who began her career in the Logan County System, has passed away 11 days short of her 106th birthday. She was a respected teacher and perhaps even more cherished retiree. For decades after her retirement, she could be seen on the sidewalks of Russellville speaking to many of her former students. Her first job was in a one-room school where she rode her pony to work. She then taught in the Adairville Elementary School, followed by the three-room school at Corinth, ending up at the Russellville Independent School System where she taught fifth grade and middle school. She was preceded in death many years ago by her talented cabinet-making husband Horace O. White. Mrs. White is survived by her daughter Polly Ann White of Russellville. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Russellville with fellow retired educator Mickey Meguiar officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. until funeral time.
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Jul 14, 2025
Sweet Summer Time at Farmers' Market Tuesday
The Logan County Farmers’ Market will be open regular hours (noon-4 p.m.), but for young families, it will be Sweet Summertime at the Farmers' Market on Tuesday, July 15, from 12-2 p.m. at the Complex Pavilion! The first 60 kids aged 3-5 and the first 120 kids aged 6-10 will receive Farmers' Market Bucks and a gift bag full of fun! One adult per family will receive a gift bag also. The bucks can be spent Tuesday or at any other session of the Logan County Farmers’ Market through the end of the season in late October.
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Jul 14, 2025
Logan cross country's first practice today
From Logan County Cross Country Coach Sye Head: The first practice will be Monday at 4 p.m. Dead period has passed and it is time to fire up pre-season training! FIRST, all parents/athletes make sure you are registered on Arbiter so you can be added to the roster. We MUST have your children registered in order for them to practice and compete. Lastly, please share this awesome app with all other parents / athletes so they can stay up to date! All updates will come from here for the moment. We will practice Monday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Please network and share with our other parents / athletes who may not be aware.
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Jul 3, 2025
Guion 4th of July Kiddie Parade Friday
A long-standing Russellville tradition, the 4th of July Kiddie Parade, will be held Friday morning. The parade was started many decades ago by the late Bob and Joyce Guion, who had four children, Janice, Carole, Julie and Andy. During their later years, it started at their home on West Eighth Street. Now, it takes off just down the street in front of the Bibb House SEEK Museum. Children with decorated non-motorized vehicles and walkers are welcome to be part of it. Lineup begins at 9:30 a.m. and the parade starts at 10. The Guions’ nephew, David Guion, and members of the local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution are making the tradition continue.
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Jul 2, 2025
Coach Haynes' funeral is next Friday, July 11
In a Speaking of Sports on The LoJo published June 30, an incorrect date appeared for the funeral of Mike Haynes, a much-loved former coach at Logan County High School. The funeral will be held next Friday, July 11, beginning at noon at Summers and Son Funeral Home. We regret the error. The obituary in the Obituary section of The LoJo is correct.
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Jun 30, 2025
Jackson's Orchard bringing peaches to R'ville Thursday
Jackson's Orchard will begin its annual visits to Russellville this Thursday with a load of its popular peaches. Owner/founder Bill Jackson says the truck should arrive in the parking lot of Fellowship Church of Christ across from the old Logan County Hospital on Franklin Street about 11 a.m. Turner Valley vegetables will also be available on the eve of the Fourth of July.
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Jun 30, 2025
Kate Gorrell Collins to lead RHS Alumni Club
Long-time Russellville Alumni Club President Jean Sosh Reynolds has announced that she is relinquishing that position and will be replaced by Kate Gorrell Collins, a 1973 graduate. Greg Owens will be vice president, and the secretary will be Paulette Benton Smith secretary, but a treasurer is needed to replace Haley Browning Jayne. Mary Lucy Franklin was the original leader of the organization.
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Jun 29, 2025
Restricted crossing U-turn to be built on U.S. 68 near Logan
From Wes Watt of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet: A Highway Safety Improvement Project (HSIP) is set to begin on U.S. 68 in the Browning Community area of Warren County. The project will construct a Restricted Crossing U-Turn (RCUT) at the intersection of U.S. 68 and KY 242. Motorists should expect lane closures throughout the entire construction process.
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Jun 26, 2025
RHS Beta takes two national firsts
Russellville High School senior Beta Club members were recently honored for their achievements at the National Convention in Orlando. They are Ella Kate Parrish - 1st in Color Photography, Aliza Wilson - 1st in 11th Grade Language Arts, Reed Parrish - 4th in 12th Grade Social Studies, Ella Kate Parrish - 5th Place in 11th Grade Social Studies, and Caleb Ragland - 6th Place in Performing Arts - Solo, Duo, & Trios.
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Jun 25, 2025
Mason Davenport named to State 4-H Teen Council
From Logan County 4-H Agent Maci Venable: Three of our Logan County teens: Mason Davenport, Tatum Grise, and Everett Halcomb, attended the 2025 KY 4-H Teen Conference this month in Lexington! They spent the week going to classes, completing a service project, forging friendships, and improving their leadership skills! A shoutout to Mason Davenport for being selected as a member of the 4-H State Teen Council. He will be a voice for our area by collaborating with other youth from across the state, and he will grow as a leader!
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Jun 25, 2025
Former RHS students working on Trigg gym floor
From former Russellville High School Principal and now Trigg County Superintendent Rex Booth: This week I’ve got to catch up with two of my former students from Russellville who are working for C and C Contracting on our gym renovations this summer. Pretty awesome full-circle moment! Super proud of the adults Eric Zamarripa and Nathan Cates have become and very excited to see the finished product of our gym knowing those guys will have had a lot to do with making it happen.
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Jun 25, 2025
Faith & Family Night begins soon at Logan Fair
Tonight is Faith & Family Night at the Logan County Fair. Under the pavilion, churches and other organizations will be set up with games and fun. Lucas Celsor will be there playing great music and the Life Choice Pregnancy Care Center Diaper Derby begins at 6. This is all free. The fairgrounds gates open at 5, with the first 50 children age 16 & under getting in free courtesy of the Stuff The Bus Foundation of SOKY. Caseys Rides fire up at 5:30. At 8 p.m., someone is going to win $1,500 cash. You must be present to win. WRUS’ Chris McGinnis will broadcast live from the fair entrance, from 4:45-5:45, with all the details.
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Jun 23, 2025
Rides and Figure and oval Track Racing to set Fair in motion
Take a ride or watch a ride when the Logan County Fair begins its 2025 run Tuesday. At least it’s the first day attendees have to pay a gate fee. Gates open and helicopter rides start at 5 p.m. Both will be available all five remaining this week. Also in motion will be vehicles in Figure 8 and Oval Track races, starting at 8. In between, the fifth annual Special Needs Pageant starts at 6. A drawing for a $1,500 cash prize will be held at 8 p.m. Additionally, the regular Tuesday session of the Logan County Farmers’ Market will be held from noon to 4 p.m. with no admission charge.
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Jun 19, 2025
Auburn Freedom Celebration slated June 29
New Friendship Baptist Church and the City of Auburn will host their annual Freedom Celebration on Sunday, June 29, beginning at 5 p.m. at McCutchen-Coke Park. There will be inflatables, fireworks and eight food trucks. Live music will be provided by Relay Worship Group.
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Jun 15, 2025
Cougar Cross Country informational meeting set Thursday
From Logan County High School: All returning athletes and potential students interested in running Cross Country this fall - It’s time to have our first team meeting and gear up for the upcoming season! There are a ton of exciting updates and upgrades to the program this year, starting with our course and schedule flexibility. We are planning our first team meeting to take place in the new LC Indoor training facility (by the track) this Thursday, June 19, at 5 p.m. If any parents or athletes cannot make this time, we will accommodate additional info and meetings as needed. Parents, please feel free to contact me personally as we are still gathering up all roster and parent information. Coach Sye Head 270-847-6715
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Jun 9, 2025
4-H Horse Club to learn about hoof care
Hoof Anatomy and Hoof Smarts will be the topics during the Logan County 4-H Horse Club meeting Wednesday morning from 10-noon. It will be held at 2677 Turner Road, Auburn. Lunch will be “on the grill.” For more information, contact 4-H Agent Maci Venable.
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Jun 9, 2025
Collier named second team All-American
Former Russellville High School star multi-sport athlete A’Miyah Collier has been named second-team All-American based on her stellar performance as the shortstop for the Volunteer State Community College softball team. She batted .479 with 70 hits including 19 homers, 9 triples and 15 doubles, producing 95 RBIs. She scored 84 runs, aided by 18 walks and 15 stolen bases. She had a .527 on-base percentage and a spectacular 1.096 slugging percentage. She also did some pitching, fashioning a 3-1 record. The Pioneers finished with a 48-13 record. Teammate Lydia Kirby was named third team All-American. The Pioneers finished with a 48-13 record.
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Jun 9, 2025
Louisville in and Murray closing in on College World Series
Only one slot remains open in the 8-team College Baseball World Series that begins this weekend in Omaha, Neb., and filling it is of great interest in this area. Murray State University blew out Duke 19-9 Sunday to set up an elimination game with the Blue Devils at 6 p.m. today on ESPN. The winner will face UCLA in Omaha. Just like UK experienced last year, this would be the first time the Racers have ever been in the World Series. Meanwhile, the University of Louisville is headed to Omaha for the sixth time under Coach Dan McDaniel following a 3-2 win over Miami Sunday in another Super Regional. The Cardinals’ first opponent is Oregon State in the double elimination tournament.
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Jun 9, 2025
Louisville in and Murray closing in on College World Series
Only one slot remains open in the 8-team College Baseball World Series that begins this weekend in Omaha, Neb., and filling it is of great interest in this area. Murray State University blew out Duke 19-9 Sunday to set up an elimination game with the Blue Devils at 6 p.m. today on ESPN. The winner will face UCLA in Omaha. Just like UK experienced last year, this would be the first time the Racers have ever been in the World Series. Meanwhile, the University of Louisville is headed to Omaha for the sixth time under Coach Dan McDaniel following a 3-2 win over Miami Sunday in another Super Regional. The Cardinals’ first opponent is Oregon State in the double elimination tournament.
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