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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Jun 4, 2025
Logan Youth Football signups underway
If you haven’t signed up for the 2025 Logan County Youth Football season, it’s not too late, Please use the link below to get your kids signed up today! The season is right around the corner and we can’t wait to get started. For a couple more weeks, the plan is to have a link that can be found on the Logan County Youth Football page live. If you have questions on whether you signed up, please reach out and league officials can check the spreadsheet and let you know. Once signups are over, the coach will be reaching out to let you know about the practice schedule.
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Jun 4, 2025
Representatives on RHS SBDM announced
Those elected to the Russellville High School Site Based Decision Making Council for 2025-26 are parents Haley Jane and Travez Hampton and teachers Tammy Triplett, Jennifer Rogers and Chris Holloman.
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Jun 2, 2025
Panther basketball hosting summer games Tuesday
Summer basketball practices and games are beginning for school teams. Russellville High School will host a number of teams Tuesday. The RHS Varsity, which now features Trey Tinsley as its head coach, will be in action in Jim Young Gymnasium while Coach Bobby Cardwell's JV Panthers will play at RMS. Athletic Director/Head Softball Coach Ryan Davenport now is at the helm of the boys middle school team. This week's game times can be found in the accompanying graphic.
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Jun 2, 2025
Races edge Ole Miss to win region
Murray State baseball has won the Oxford Regional of the NCAA National Tournament. The Racers, who had led 12-3, held on to beat homestanding Ole Miss 12-11, adding to what has become a meltdown of the SEC, which had been considered one of the best conferences ever. MSU now goes to Duke for the Super Regional. Duke's fellow ACC team, Louisville, went undefeated in winning the Nashville Region, knocking off nationally top-ranked Vanderbilt of the ACC in the process. U of L will either entertain another ACC team Miami or go to Southern Mississippi, depending on the outcome of a game now in process.
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May 31, 2025
Free sports physicals to offered Monday
Med Center Health will be offering free sports physicals to students in middle school and high school throughout Southcentral Kentucky from June 2 – June 24. Physicians, nurse practitioners, athletic trainers, and support staff employed by Med Center Health, or part of the Med Center Health Partners, will be providing free sports physicals at affiliated area high schools. No matter if your child pursues a team sport, such as basketball, or enjoys going solo as an archer, receiving a sports physical helps make sure it’s safe for him or her to start a new sport or competitive season. Free sports physicals are offered to students attending schools in the Logan County and Russellville this Monday from 4-6 p.m. at the Logan County Career and Technical Center.
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May 31, 2025
Entertainer Corey Farlow praises Logan crowd
Country music entertainer Corey Farlow has expressed appreciation for his reception in Russellville Friday as the leadoff performer in the Logan County Chamber of Commerce’s Concert @ Carrico series. He and his Crank It Up Cowboys band brought their Taking My Country Back tour to Carrico Park Square for a free concert. “#RussellvilleKY was on fire! Great crowd and we had a great time! Thanks for having us Logan County Chamber!” he wrote on Facebook. The next Concert @ Carrico will feature Tyrone Dunn and Kinfolk on June 27.
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May 30, 2025
Logan Farmers' Market open season Saturday
The long-awaited opening session of the Logan County Farmers’ Market is only a few hours away. The market begins a five-month, twice-weekly run on Saturday, May 31. Saturday hours are 7:30 a.m.-noon from this weekend through the last Saturday in October. The market is also open Tuesdays from noon to 4 p.m. through the final Tuesday in September. Vendors are not permitted to make sales before the published starting time. Market Manager LeAnn Martin says more vendors that usual have joined in 2025. This is the 20th year that the market will be located in the pavilion behind the Logan County Extension Office on Russellville’s North Bypass.
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May 30, 2025
Logan's Good Samaritan to be featured by area board
From the South Central Workforce Development Board: Join us for our ONLINE CPT Meeting on Thursday, June 5 at 9:30 a.m. as we go behind the scenes with a local community leader making a big impact! Denise McDonald, Executive Director of Logan County Good Samaritan, will be our special guest as we discuss “The Quiet Work: Behind the Scenes at Logan County Good Samaritan.” We’ll talk about how this small but mighty organization supports local families through food, housing, transportation, and more.
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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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