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Jan 19, 2025

MLK Unity Walk Celebration set Wednesday

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Walk Celebration in Logan County will be Wednesday, not Monday, the national MLK birthday holiday. The Logan County celebration Wednesday will begin at the Jesus Church of Russellville, 637 East Fifth Street, beginning at 8:15 a.m. for those who want to walk. They will come to the Historic Courthouse and be joined by others for presentations by Dr. Charles Neblett and Dr. Wayne Tuckson, host of KET’s “Kentucky Health Matters.”



Jan 17, 2025

Lady Cougar defense stifles Lady Rebels

The Logan County Lady Cougars held homestanding Todd Central scoreless for more than the first six minutes of the game Friday. Coach Dedra Adler’s team parlayed that start into an impressive 52-28 win over the Lady Rebels with Brenley Adler & Ta’Kylah Mason each scoring 18. The girls played the second game on this evening. Watch The LoJo for details of the game.



Jan 17, 2025

Cougars ride running clock to 74-40 win at Todd

Earning a running clock very early in the fourth quarter at 72-33, the Logan County Cougars blasted Todd Central on the road Friday. Their 74-40 win improved their record to 8-8 and 2-0 in the 13th District. They led only 36-22 at the half, but Coach Josh Frick’s Cougars dominated the third quarter 22-6. Sansom Hightower led the Cougars with 20 points while Jaxon Tichenor scored 14 points and Nick Thomas 10. Not far out of double figures were Tyler Johnson with 8 and Olijah Woodard with 7. John Ross Cardwell led Coach Walter McCombs’ Rebels with 15 points. Brett Harris scored 6, Jayden Glass 5 and Hunter Johnson, Connor Holder and Antavion Shemwell with 4 each. This was the fifth straight win for the Cougars. (The Cougars posed for a team picture on a trip to Florida. Shown in the accompanying photo, from left front row, are 24 Tyler Johnson, xx, Nick Thomas, Samson Hightower, 4, 18. Photo by Amy Hinton

 



Jan 16, 2025

Registration for spring soccer beginning

Russellville Parks and Recreation will hold registration for spring soccer Jan. 21-Feb. 20 for ages 4-12 at the Recreation Center on Winter Street. Players must be 4 by Feb. 28 and no older than 12 during the season, which goes through April. Registration can be during office hours or from 2-7 p.m. January 21, 23, or 28 or February 4, 13 or wo. The fee is $40.



Jan 16, 2025

Braxton Meguiar named Preseason All-American

Former Logan County Cougar Braxton Meguiar has been named the NAIA Preseason All-American second baseman by the NAIA-Baseball Coaches Association All-America Committee. He is beginning his fourth season as a starter for Georgia Gwinnett College and has played in three World Series so far. He was Second Team All-America last year. Gwinnett has three Preseason All Americans listed. Joining Meguiar are shortstop Jackson Cobb and starting pitcher Ben Harris. Only Reinhardt College joins Gwinnett with multiple honorees with two. Another Kentuckian was honored. as University of the Cumberlands outfielder Charlie Muntz was named for the third straight preseason.



Jan 16, 2025

Logan Appreciation Luncheon Feb. 6

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell will be the guest speaker at the Logan County Agriculture Appreciation Luncheon at the Extension Office on Feb. 6. The food line will open at 11:30 a.m. Anyone associated with local agriculture is invited to attend. Reservations are encouraged at 270-726=6323. A 4-H Ham Auction will be held along with 4-H and FFA SAE Trade Shows.



Jan 12, 2025

RHS at Franklin games moved to Monday

Russellville’s basketball teams will travel to Franklin Monday for a doubleheader that had originally been scheduled later in the week because of Franklin’s girls playing in the Class 2A tournament. Coach Orlando Hayden’s Lady Panthers will face a Franklin team that is 11-1 to start the season for Coach Ashley Taylor.  Former Lady Panther LaReesha Cawthorn is averaging 23.5 points and 11.4 rebounds per game in her senior season. The F-S boys are in the midst of a down season at 3-9. Coach Phil Todd’s Panthers are 4-10, but are close to jelling, losing a pair of two-point games last week. They are led by senior Too Too McKeage, averaging 21.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.



Jan 12, 2025

Home-grown author Tammy Oberhausen to appear at Logan library

Russellville High School graduate Tammy Oberhausen has made dozens of stops around the state the last few months promoting her highly popular first novel, The Evolution of the Gospelettes. A Bowling Green resident now, she is coming home to Russellville Tuesday for a Meet the Author at Logan County Public Library. She will be at the library from 5-7 p.m.



Jan 12, 2025

KY-TN Grain Day to be in Logan again

The annual KY-TN Game Day will be held at the Logan County Extension Office this year. It will be Feb. 87 from 7:30 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. Speakers will be Dr. Travis Legletter and Dr. Matt Dixon, both from UK, and Dr. Aaron Smith, Dr. Forbes Walker and Dr. Heather Kellly, all of UT. Their topics can be found in the accompanying graphic.



Jan 12, 2025

Reception for new 4-H agent moved to Friday

A reception will be held Friday afternoon for Maci McCuiston Venable, who has been named the new 4-H agent for Logan County. It was scheduled for Jan. 10 but has been delayed because of snow. It will be at her new place of work, the Logan County Extension Office, from 2-4 p.m.

 



Jan 9, 2025

City schools using NTI @1 Friday



Jan 9, 2025

Switzer's final heroics pay off for Cougars

Three sophomores and two juniors provided huge late heroics in the boys Clash of the Cats Thursday. Sophomore Davis Switzer made the biggest play for Logan County in a 63-61 win at Russellville. Junior Jaxon Tichenor made a steal for the Cougars, who were leading by three in the last half minute. But Panther sophomore Jamarion Gardner drew an offensive foul from leading Cougar scorer Samson Hightower, fouling him out in the process. TK Darden, another RHS sophomore, hit a 3-pointer to tie the game with 17 seconds remaining. A third tenth grader, Logan’s Davis Switzer, took the ensuing inbounds pass the length of the court for the go-ahead layup with 4.2 seconds remaining. Then Cougar junior Damani Goodloe sealed the win by stealing the ball. Logan’s Hightower and Russellville’s Too Too McKeage each scored 21 points. Darden scored 11 and Noah Stovall 10 for the Panthers (4-10). Scoring 8 each for the winners (5-7) were Brady Hinton, Nick Blann. Nick Thomas and Switzer. It was Coach Josh Frick’s Cougars’ third straight win.



Jan 9, 2025

Logan County Schools call for NTI Day Friday

With heavy snowfall having been predicted tomorrow morning, Logan County Schools Superintendent Dan Costellow has announced that all seven schools will not meet in person Friday. This will be NTI Day #4.



Jan 9, 2025

Lady Cougars hold off RHS 69-59

In a Clash featuring a majority of young players on both teams, the Logan County Lady Cougars (7-6) hit 8 of 14 free throw attempts in the final 2:10 of the game to beat homestanding Russellville 69-59 Thursday. Along the way, Lady Panthers Ja’eda Poindexter, M’Riyah Boyd and DeMyiah Allen all fouled out. Coach Dedra Adler’s team led from 8-12 points most of the game, but RHS (1-13) cut the lead to four on three different plays, the last at 61-57. Legna Taylor scored RHS’ only basket in the last three minutes. Reese Wetton led LCHS with 19 points while Brenley Adler had 18, TaKyiah Mason 12 and Addison Holloway 11. Allen led RHS with 13 while Mattie Kimbrough added 12 and Mariyah Merriweather 11. The 59 points were the most Coach Orlando Hayden’s Lady Panthers have scored in their losses. 



Jan 8, 2025

Funeral services for Larry Dilliha delayed 2 hours

Summers and Son Funeral Home has announced that funeral services for Larry Dilliha will be delayed two hours until 1 p.m. this Saturday. His obituary appears on The Logan Journal



Jan 8, 2025

Basketball Clash of the Cats moved up a day

The first basketball Clash of the Cats for 2025 has been moved up from Friday to tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 9, because of heavy snow forecasted for Friday. Russellville Athletic Director Ryan Davenport has announced. Since the first of two meetings between RHS and Logan County is at RHS this year, it’s officially named Mullen-Meguiar Classic in honor of two former Panther basketball coaches, retired Athletic Director Wayne Mullen and retired Principal Mickey Meguiar. According to Greg Owens, the scheduled Hall of Fame inductions will be moved to a later date. Tipoff for the girls game is 6 p.m. with the boys to follow. WRUS will broadcast the games live.



Jan 2, 2025

Logan Band alumni march in London New Year's Day Parade

Nine alumni of the Logan County High School Band helped usher in the new year in London, England. They marched as members of the WKU Marching Band on New Year’s Day. They are Dawson Rodgers, Paige Copen, Connor Saylor, Trenton Fears, Mollie Crawford, Lane Bibb, Hannah Britt, Wyat Reading and Evan Dana.



Jan 2, 2025

Reception set May 10 for Maci Venable, new Logan 4-H Agent

A reception will be held next Friday afternoon for Maci McCuiston Venable, who has been named the new 4-H agent for Logan County. A graduate of Todd County Central High School and Murray State University, she is from Trenton in Todd County. Her husband Justin works at Precision Strip at South Union. They became parents this summer. She knows the 4-H/Youth Development position well, since her mother, LeeAnn McCuiston, has served in the same role in Todd County. The public is invited to the Jan. 10 reception from 2-4 p.m. at the Logan County Extension Office.



Dec 31, 2024

8th grader Wilson scores 15 for RHS

Middle schoolers are carrying most of the load for the Russellville Lady Panther varsity basketball team this season. In their closest loss in a major tournament this weekend, eighth grader Aliza Wilson scored 15 of the team’s 35 points in a nine-point loss to Bulitt Central in the Lady Invitational of the South at Scottsville. She hit 6 of her 9 shots for Coach Orlando Hayden’s team. Senior Madison Kimbrough and sophomore Samiyah McCoy totaled 5 each of points and rebounds. The other 30 points and 19 rebounds came from freshman M’Riyah Boyd, eighth graders Wilson, Legna Taylor and Mariyah Merriweather along with seventh graders, DeMyiah Allen and Kha’Mirah Hampton. In the other two Lady Panther games in LIS, Allen and Boyd were the leading scorers.



Dec 31, 2024

RHS wrestling's first match ever praised

From Russellville High School Sports Historian Greg Owens: History was made this week as our RHS Wrestling Team had its first match. About 25 Panther boys and girls traveled to Ohio County to test their skills they just learned less than a month ago, actually winning several matches against a more experienced group. To have such a turnout is a great sign that our students are eager to accept new challenges in representing our school and community in a positive way! We have a home match at RHS on Jan. 18. Shout out to Coach Jeramy Rust along with his staff and to AD Ryan Davenport and our administration for giving this opportunity to our students.



Dec 30, 2024

Judy Lyne honored by Logan SAR

Judy Lyne—who founded the Logan County Genealogical Society some 45 years ago, led it for about four decades, and still volunteers her time to its mission—has been honored with the Patriot Award by the Benjamin Logan Chapter of the American Revolution. The award recognizes a lifetime of [patriotic and volunteer activities. Making the presentation were Chapter President Adam Scales and members Randy Parrish, Judge Joe Hendricks,  Richard Holloman and Bill Smith.



Dec 28, 2024

Cundiff Brown named KHS Outreach Manager

A 1990 graduate of Logan County High School, Rosemary Cundiff Brown has been named Outreach Manager with the Development Team of the Kentucky Humane Society. Cundiff Brown, who is known for her devotion to animals, is an award-winning actress and photographer who is a Hall of Fame high school speech coach. She and her husband Jonathan live in Louisville. She is the daughter of Zelma Cundiff and the late J.R. Cundiff of Russellville. A description of her new job responsibilities is in the accompanying graphic.



Dec 27, 2024

Brooks family omitted from Cheapskate Editor's list

An unfortunate omission in the Cheapskate Editor’s Christmas Card List which appeared on The LoJo Christmas Day was the Brooks family of North Logan. Retired educator Regina Brooks lost her husband, former butcher Carl Brooks, in January, and then their daughter, Heather Brooks, who had worked at Walmart for 25 years—over half of her life—died unexpectedly in August..



Dec 23, 2024

Cougar Thompson wins Butler Bowmanza

LCHS archers competed in the Butler County Yuletide Bownanza tournament on Dec. 14, and it was a great start for our top 24 returning archers. Logan County finished as the third-place team. Cougar Philip Thompson was 1st Place Overall Male and 1st Place High School Boys. Jace Coles was 5th place High School Boys. Top 10 honorable mentions:  Kaylee Brown finished 7th and Kathryn Powell was 10th, both in High School Girls. Amanda Costello serves as LCHS Archery Team Reporter.



Dec 20, 2024

Funeral services to be held for Auburn legend Eloise Hadden

A Celebration of Life for Auburn matriarch Eloise Hadden, 93, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at The Haven, which is the former First Presbyterian Church in Auburn at 141 Lincoln Street. Visitation will be held before the funeral, beginning at 11 a.m. Mrs. Hadden was a legendary retired teacher and civic leader in Auburn and throughout Logan County and the Western Kentucky University alumni community. She was responsible for the creation of the Auburn Historical Society, the Auburn Museum and a branch library in Auburn. Among her honors is inclusion in the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame. Among her survivors are her daughter Edna Hughes, son-in-law Mike Hughes, granddaughters Meredith and Sara and great-granddaughter Harper.



Dec 20, 2024

Cougars romp in H&H win over Trigg

Coach Michael Frailex brought his Trigg County Wildcats to the H&H Holiday Hoopfest with a 4-2 record Friday. But host Logan County didn't let that get in the way of blasting the Wildcats 73-33. Coach Josh Frick's Cougars now move into Saturday's championship game against the Bluegrass Blazers, a homeschool consolidated team from northern Warren County. The Blazers beat East Robertson earlier in the day to advance to the finals. The game follows the girls championship game, estimated to be about 8 p.m.



Dec 20, 2024

Lady Cougars win H&H opener in a landslide

The Logan County Lady Cougars recorded a massive victory to open the H&H Holiday Hoopfest Friday at home. Coach Dedra Adler's team blasted Clarksville Northeast 66-18. Freshman forward Brenley Adler was baned Player of the Game. Quiimara Summers was honored for Northeast. In Saturday's championship game at 5 p.m. in the LCHS Main Gym, Logan will play East Robertson, which beat Whitesville Trinity in the nightcap.



Dec 17, 2024

John Myers named state football coach of the year

Long-time Russellville High School football coach John Myers has been named Kentucky Coach of the Year in high school football. Myers, the second-winningest coach in Panther history, took over a Barren County program that has struggled for decades and directed the Trojans to a 10-3 record and a regional runner-up finish in the state’s largest class, 6A. Firsts recorded in school history were two playoff wins and a berth in the regional finals. Ot was the Trojans’ first 10-win season since 1979 and first playoff win since 1992. Myers also served as athletic director and principal at RHS and as transportation director for the school district. His wife, Jennifer Myers, is currently serving as assistant principal at Russellville Middle School.



Dec 17, 2024

Roxanne's Pizza in Auburn hosting free Christmas dinner

Roxanne’s Pizza and Pub at 117 West Main Street in Auburn is hosting its annual Free Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day from 12-4 p.m. Planners say, “We are doing it potluck style. Feel free to bring your favorite dish, or just swing by and grab a plate. The holiday season is rough, and if you need a place to go, we are here for you. Bring yourself, bring a friend, bring the family. Located downtown Auburn. 15 minutes from Bowling Green, 10 minutes from Rockfield and Russellville, 20 minutes from Franklin.” For more information, call 270-542-8585.



Dec 17, 2024

Retirement reception for Lewisburg Bank's James Justice set Friday

Lewisburg Banking Company invites everyone to join us in celebrating our CFO and Senior Vice President, James Justice. After 25 years of dedicated service to Lewisburg Bank, James is retiring. Please stop by the Lewisburg office this Friday, Dec. 20, from 1–3 p.m to honor his incredible career and wish him well in his next chapter.



Dec 17, 2024

Swim teams' seniors to be honored today

Logan County High School/ Russellville High School Senior Night Swim Meet will be held today (Tuesday) at 5 p.m. at the Carpenter Center.Seniors Maddie Burgess of Logan County and Carolina Gwynette of Russellville will be honored. Jonathan Hindman coaches both teams.



Dec 14, 2024

Lewisburg Christmas Parade moved to Sunday

The Lewisburg Christmas Parade has been moved from today to Sunday. Spokesperson Paige Higgins explains: "There's a chance of rain w hen our parade was to start. So we moved it to Sunday with no chance of rain and wanted to allow enough time for word to spread. We did say 3.m. on Sunday, but we got word that a funeral will be coming through the same time so we delayed tthe start to 3:30." Afterwards, pictures with Santa will be available at McKinney Park. Then the Lewisburg Community Choir will present its Christmas concert, beginning at 6 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.



Dec 12, 2024

Country Ham Breakfast for Bro. Joe's Family Christmas Friday

Logan County 4-H and Independence Bank are sponsoring a Country Ham Breakfast to benefit Brother Joe’s Family Christmas. It will be held at the Extension Office Friday from 6-9 a.m. Only 500 plates will be served, and reservations are suggested by calling 270-946-7151. A $10 donation is suggested.



Dec 12, 2024

Free family shopping at Concerned Citizens

Concerned Citizens of Logan County will offer its 7th annual Free Christmas Shopping for families in Russellville/Logan County on Saturday. Beginning at 9 a.m., parents or guardians can shop for each child. Eight families will be allowed to shop at one time. Each will be given about 12 minutes to shop. You will have to show proof that the child lives with you. At 3 p.m., youth will shop for parents for free. Concerned Citizens is headquartered at 428 East 5th Street in the K.P. Hall.



Dec 10, 2024

Gracie Borders records double-double for LWC

Former Logan County Lady Cougar star Gracie Borders put together a double-double Monday as the Lindsey Wilson Lady Raiders overwhelmed Campbellsville-Harrodsburg 91-29. Borders, who was Fourth Region Player of the Year while playing for the Lady Cougars two years ago, totaled 12 points and 10 rebounds. A sophomore, she was one of five Lady Raiders who scored between 14 and 10 points while playing 25 minutes. Joining her in that group were RaeEllen Jones, Taylor Guess, Emily Cox and Jarie Thomas. The Lady Raiders are off to a 7-3 start.



Dec 9, 2024

Lewisburg Community Choir to present Christmas program Sunday

From Director Larry Vaught: The Lewisburg Community Choir would like to invite you and your family to a special musical service of Hope as they share their Christmas Program “All is Well” this Sunday night, Dec. 15. at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church off of Stacker Street in Lewisburg. The 25-voice choir is composed of people from a variety of churches who enjoy singing and sharing their faith in song. The program is centered around the new carol by Michael W. Smith, which relates that we can find peace and hope in the promise of Christmas. The program will start at 6 in the Sanctuary and will feature solos by Dennis Mohon and Steve Arnold. A love offering will support the Lewisburg Benevolence Fund. For more information, call 270-977-5823.



Dec 3, 2024

Lady Panther basketball drops opener

Hart County held off the visiting Russellville Lady Panthers 56-42 in the season opener Monday. Coach Orlando Hayden’s RHS team was led in scoring by Mariyah Merriweather with 13 points, M’Riyah Boyd with 11 and DeMyiah Allen with 7.  Boyd hit 3 of her 12 three-point attempts.  The Lady Panthers hit only 8 of 21 free throws. Russellville is playing without its most experienced player, the injured Ja’eda Poindexter.



Dec 1, 2024

Wreaths to be laid on Auburn veterans' graves

After the goal was met for raising funds to pay for 300 wreaths, the graves of all 300 veterans buried in the Auburn Cemetery will be adorned with a wreath for Christmas. The wreath-placement ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. on Dec. 14, This is officially part of the Wreaths across America Ceremonies. Each wreath costs $17.



Nov 17, 2024

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Nov 14, 2024

Bro. Joe's Radiothon on WRUS Friday

The annual Bro. Joe’s Family Christmas Radiothon conducted by WRUS will be aired Friday from 2-5 p.m. It’s a fundraiser for the annual drive to make Christmas better for local families in need. The charitable operation was started by the late Bro. Joe Carrico, who was the long-time pastor at Post Oak Baptist Church and Logan County’s Doer of Good Deeds. For decades, it was known as Toys for Tots, but that name is copyrighted by the U.S. Marines. Those who want to donate can call 270-542—TOYS, courtesy of LTC Connect.



Nov 9, 2024

Cougars' lead slips away in fourth

Logan County led the first three quarters in their Class 4A regional road game Friday at heavily favored Bardstown. The Cougars led 14-0 early in the second quarter, 14-7 at the half and 17-14 after three quarters. But the punting team converted only one of three fake punts late in the game, and the 8-3 Tigers came back to take the lead and the 28-20 win. Elijah Sells returned a punt 28 yards for the first score, freshman TySean Thomeczek connected with quarterback Ridge Holman on a 64-yard pass play, and Caiden Kirby kicked two field goals and two extra points. The Cougars finished the season 4-7.



Nov 8, 2024

Panthers edge Bethlehem, season continues

One of the greatest turnaround seasons in Russellville's 90 years of football history will continue at least another week. The Panthers, who started 2024 with records of 0-3 and 1-4, beat visiting Bardstown Bethlehem 28-27 Friday to run their record to 6-5. Even more important, they not only earned another playoff game but also another home game. The Panthers, who are the number one seed from Class 1A, Region I, District 1, will entertain Campbellsville, District II's number two seed, at Rhea Stadium Friday in the regional semifinals. Labryan Nourse caught a 54-yard touchdown pass from Hunter Hallman, and Nourse ran for 110 yards and a touchdown. Jamarion Gardner ran for 79 yards and a touchdown, and Justin Bigbee returned a kick for a score. Madison Bloodworth kicked two extra points, and Too Too McKeage scored a two-point conversion and recovered a fumble. Noah Stovall intercepted two passes and recovered a fumble.



Nov 6, 2024

Logan Countians vote for winning candidates

The majority of voters who submitted ballots in Logan County in the General Election that ended Tuesday helped national, regional and local candidates win, including former President Donald Trump in a return to that office, Congressmen James Comer and Brett Guthrie, Court of Appeal Judge Lisa Payne Jones, Adairville Mayor Donna Blake and Russellville school board members Phillip Wells and Shawnri Gamble. Auburn, Adairviille and Russellville city councils were contested. Rep. Jason Petrie, Commonwealth Attorney Neil Kerr, Auburn Mayor Mike Hughes and Circuit Clerk Mary Jo Orange were reelected unopposed. Logan Countians helped defeat the Private School Voucher Amendment. WRUS’ Chris McGinnis compiled all the candidates’ local point totals. They can be found in a News Article on The LoJo.



Nov 4, 2024

Voting on Election Day Tuesday set at 5 Logan sites

With more than a fourth of Logan County's registered voters already having cast their ballots early plus more through absentee ballots, Logan's voters have a choice among five locations to make their preferences known. They are Adairville, Auburn and Lewisburg school gyms, the Logan County Extension Office and the Logan County Career & Technical Center. Hours at each are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. County Clerk Stacy Watkins says about early voting last week, "Over 25 percent of our (19,536) registered voters have made their voice heard already! 4,962 have been through the line to cast their ballots, not including absentee by mail." WRUS will broadcast local results Tuesday night on all its platforms.



Nov 2, 2024

Bethlehem coming to RHS to open playoffs

The Bethlehem Eagles of Bardstown will bring a 5-5 record to Rhea Stadium Friday to play First District champion Russellville, also 5-5. The Eagles are the fourth seed in District 2 despite being ranked 11th in the state in Class 1A. The three teams above them in the district are ranted first, third and sixth in the state. A Panther win Friday would allow Coach Mikie Benton's to stay at home the following week to against the Campbellsville-Ballard Memorial survivor. The Panthers' 41-0 loss to a tremendous Paducah Tilghman team Friday had no effect on the pairings in either Class 1A or 4A.



Nov 2, 2024

Cougars qualify for Class 4A playoffs again

The Logan County Cougars are preparing for their eighth straight Class 4A playoffs next week, despite having lost their final regular season game 49-7 Friday night. That loss to South Warren—the second-ranked team in the state in Class 5A—didn’t damage the Cougars’ RPI as much as did Hopkinsville’s 35-28 loss to Pleasure Ridge Park, a Class 6A team which came into the game with a 1-8 record. Logan’s RPI fell by less than a point and Hopkinsville’s by 3.5 points. The Tigers join Calloway County as Class 4A District 1 teams whose seasons have ended. The Cougars on Friday will travel to Bardstown, the top seed in District 2.



Oct 31, 2024

RMS to host Family Wellness Night Monday

Family Wellness Night will be held for all ages at Russellville Middle School this Monday from 5-7 p.m. Dinner and activities will be provided along with fun, family and giveaways. It will be in the RMS Cafeteria. Advance questions can be answered at 270-726-8428.



Oct 31, 2024

Thanksgiving Tractor Pull planned

The Logan County Cattlemen’s Association in conjunction with the Logan County Antique Engine and Tractor Club will present the Turkey Track Thanksgiving Tractor Pull on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 30, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Logan County Ag Arena. Details can be found in the accompanying graphic. For more information call Kevin Williams at 615-766-6741 or Kenny Yokley at 270-221-5466.



Oct 30, 2024

Early voting open next three days

From Logan County Clerk Stacy Watkins: Any registered Logan County Voter is welcome to visit the Extention office at 255 John Paul Ave to vote early Thursday the 31st, Friday the 1st or Saturday the 2nd, from 8am to 4pm! Please remember, Election Officers are not allowed to help ANYONE determine how to vote so it's very important to review the questions/amendments beforehand!



Oct 30, 2024

Trick or Treat hours set for Logan and its cities

Trick or Treat hours for the four cities in Logan County and for the rest of the county have been announced. They are 4:30-7 p.m. in Adairville, 5-7:30 in Auburn, 5-7 in both Lewisburg and Russellville, and 4:30-7:30 in the unincorporated areas outside the cities.


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