Apr 8, 2025
Summer Nights Cruise-Ins start Saturday
Another summer of monthly Summer Nights Cruise-ins on Carrico Park Square in Russellville begins this Saturday, April 12. Other dates are May 10, June 14. July 12, Aug. 9 and Sept. 18. The hours are 5-8 p.m. Event founder Clay Bilyeu says, “Music, food , 50/50… Lots of beautiful cars and trucks!” The events will serve as fundraisers for Hospice of Southern Kentucky, Alzheimer's Foundation and Autism Awareness. Food trucks will be available.
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Apr 3, 2025
Some Logan roads closed for flooding
Rain continues to fall across the District 3 area and more roads are becoming impassable due to flooding. The U.S. National Weather Service Louisville predicts more rain tonight and through the weekend. Flooded roads are a major concern. In Logan County at 2 p.m.: KY 3201, – Closed at mile marker 0 to 1, KY 1153 – Closed at mile marker 3 to 4, KY 107 – Closed at mile marker 5, KY 765 – Closed at mile point 2.9, and KY 1151 – Closed at mile point 4.8.
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Apr 3, 2025
Diabetes control education sessions offered
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Apr 2, 2025
Thurston Drive to be resurfaced
Kentucky House Appropriations and Revenue Chair Jason Petrie of Elkton has announced that Logan County will receive $80,000 in infrastructure funding under legislation approved by the Kentucky House and Senate. It will go to the City of Russellville for the resurfacing of Thurston Drive, “Investing in road infrastructure is investing in safety, connectivity, and economic growth,” Petrie said. “HJR 46 ensures that the most critical road projects receive the funding needed to protect drivers and strengthen communities across the Commonwealth.” Several businesses are located on Thurston Drive across the bypass near Walmart.
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Mar 31, 2025
Chamber honors Simons for renovation of Dr. Webb's office
The Logan County Chamber of Commerce presented the March Beautification Award to Travis Simon - State Farm Insurance Agent on March 3. The building is currently owned by Travis and Amanda Simon and was purchased from long time neighbor, Dr. Bill Webb. Sheryl and Freddie Markham completed the renovations to the building. To pay homage to Dr. Webb, the Simons kept parts of his business and utilized it in the current decor including an old rotary phone, mirrors in previous exam rooms, and red-light light switches used in the optometry office.
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Mar 31, 2025
RHS students earn automotive certification
Sarah Buckner, Labryan Nourse, Samuel Cruz Lara and Dekota Yell have received their industry certification for NIMS Level 1 Measurements, Materials and Safety. They are RHS students who take classes at the Logan County Center & Technical Center. Some Logan County students achieved that certification, too, and are named in a story about LCHS students’ accomplishments in the Features section.
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Mar 31, 2025
Logan Farmers' Market to open May 31
Two months from today, the Logan County Farmers’ Market will open for the 2025 season. At last week’s organizational meeting, it was decided to start May 31 instead of waiting until the traditional first Saturday in June. Hours will be similar to last year with an extra hour on Tuesdays—7:30-noon on Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. on Tuesdays. Senior and WIC vouchers will be available again. Market managers are Logan County Family and Consumer Science Agent Rachel Hance and Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Leann Martin. A larger than usual number of vendors attended the training meeting last Monday. Anyone who would else who wants to be a vendor should talk with one of the managers before opening day.
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Mar 31, 2025
Derosett to conduct livestock lesson in Logan
Former Logan County 4-H Agent Carrie Derosett, who now is a state Extension Specialist for Animal Science and Agriculture, will lead a session of the Logan County 4-H Livestock Club Thursday, April 10, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Logan County Extension Complex. The theme will be “Quiz Bowl, Skillathon & Showing 101.” Reservations should be made through her successor, Maci Venable, by Monday, April 7.
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Mar 29, 2025
Southern Heights hosting VBS during spring break
Southern Heights Baptist Church, which is located on the southern border of Russellville on Nashville Street, will host a VBS during spring break for both school system Sunday, March 30, through Wednesday, April 2, with a barn dance on Thursday. Hours are 5:15-7:30 p.m. The theme is “Welcome to Wonder Junction.”
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Mar 29, 2025
Panther boys tennis beats Allen County
The Russellville High School boys tennis team earned a victory over Allen County-Scottsville Wednesday. Caleb Ragland won 6-1, 7-5. Riley Hatfield won 8-6 in a comeback after being down 6-4. Reed Parrish picked up an 8-2 victory. Heer Patel picked up an individual win for the girls team.
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Mar 29, 2025
Landon Gregory shines in Cougars' 1-0 win
Freshman Landon Gregory not only pitched a two-hit, one-walk, six-strikeout shutout at Glasgow Friday, but he also drove in the only run. Senior catcher Tripp Wadlington singled and doubled with courtesy runner Bryar Gaddis scoring as his courtesy runner. The only other Cougar hit the Cougars got off Scottie hurler Carter Hodges came off the bat of freshman TySean Thomeczek.
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Mar 29, 2025
Tryouts to become an RHS cheerleader coming up
Russellville High School Cheer Coach Shanon Leavell has announced that tryouts for next year’s squad will be held April 25. Voluntary open gym will be available April14, 15th and 17th from 3:30-5 p.m. Clinics will be held April 21-24 for those planning to try out. They must attend at least two of the four days because tryout routines will be taught. All sessions will be held at Jim Young Gymnasium.
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Mar 26, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
Search & Rescue, county honor Maxie Rittenberry
At the Logan County Search & Rescue Fish Fry, the rescue unit recognized Assistant Chief Maxie Rittenberry for 55 years of service to the Logan County SAR. Maxie received a plaque from the unit. Also, County Judge-Executive Phil Baker presented Maxie with a plaque proclaiming March 22, 2025 Maxie Rittenberry Day in Logan County. Plans are for his 90th birthday to be celebrated in Auburn in April.
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Mar 25, 2025
Free photos with Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny
From Auburn Tourism: Join us April 6 from 2-4 p.m. at the Auburn Park Gazebo on Amanda Gordon Dr. for free pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny! They will be available for you to take pictures along with other photo ops. Free bunny ears to the first 50 kids. Sweet treats available while supplies last, courtesy of Auburn KY tTourism! We HOP to see you there!
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Mar 25, 2025
Notes over Noodles to return Friday
The annual Russellville High School Music Departments’ Notes Over Noodles will be held this Friday, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the school. It will include a pasta dinner, a musical showcase and a live auction. The cost is $10 per person. For more information or to buy tickets, call 270-772-1500. Trevor Cardwell and Brian Elliott are the music directors.
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Mar 22, 2025
Bethany Church to honor Harris Dockins for 30 years' ministry
Bethany Church of Christ will honor their minister Harris Dockins, for 30 years in their pulpit, this Sunday from noon-3 p.m. after the morning services. Bethany is located at 620 Lickskillet Road in the Olmstead area. Dockins also farms with his brother David Dockins and is chairman of the board of the East Logan Water District. He also has served on multiple bank boards. He and his wife, retired Logan County High School teacher Sharon Dockins, and their daughter Lee live near Russellville. Their sons, Frank Harris (Amy) and John Logan (Savannah), live with their daughters in Tennessee and Alabama, respectively. Harris Dockins speaks at 8:15 a.m. on WRUS every other Sunday in a time slot manned by his late father, Frank Dockins Jr., for several decades.
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Mar 21, 2025
Chamber holds ribbon cutting for temporary site
The Logan County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 19 to celebrate their new location. They have moved into a new temporary building where they are continuing to care for the County's stray and surrendered companion animals while they are preparing to build a new Adoption Center and Spay Neuter Clinic. Logan County Humane Society hopes to build a new low-cost Spay-Neuter Clinic that also hosts an Adoption Center, a "Working Cats" program, a Community Crisis Center for long-term fostering and pet food assistance, as well as Training & Education Services to help overcome the most common behavioral reasons pets are surrendered.
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Mar 20, 2025
Cornhole scheduled every Friday in Auburn
Have fun watching or playing!
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Mar 19, 2025
deGraffenried Chorale to present “Requiem' Sunday
As the deGraffenried Chorale—established in 1978—nears its 50th birthday, the distinguished group will present the highly respected Requiem by John Rutter as its spring concert th is Sunday. As has become the tradition, the site will be the United Methodist Temple on Russellville’s South Main Street, beginning at 2:30 p.m. Mary Beth Dowden continues as director and Susan Fox as accompanist. Angella Fagella the soprano.
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Mar 19, 2025
Logan to Light It Up Blue for Autism Saturday
Everyone is invited to Light it Up Blue for Autism this Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at the Logan County Extension Office. Families attending will be able to enjoy bounce houses. Face painting, door prizes, concessions, music with a deejay, a raffle and a silent auction. Autism resources will be available. A balloon launch is planned at 2:30. All activities are free, but proceeds from the silent auction and raffle will go to the Russellville and Logan County Special Education Departments.
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Mar 19, 2025
4-H Back to the Roots Club to make mini greenhouses
From Logan 4-H Agent Maci Venable: Get ready for spring by making mini greenhouses with us on March 25, beginning at the Extension Office at 4 p.m. There is no charge but please RSVP by Monday, March 24, to save your spot! This club is for 4-Her's ages 9 to 18 (as of Jan. 1, 2025).
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Mar 18, 2025
Chamber celebrates 60 years of Community Action
From new Logan County Chamber Membership Coordinator Abby Nash: On March 12, the Logan County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate 60 years of service to Community Action of Southern Kentucky! Community Action of Southern Kentucky was established on Feb. 24,1965, to focus on addressing issues like economic struggles and housing insecurity. This organization offers a variety of programs, including Head Start, Early Head Start, Senior Programs, Low Income Home Energy Assistance and Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange. They work with federal, state, and local governments to ensure that the needs of low-income individuals and families are met.
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Mar 18, 2025
Henson, Thompson and Coles lead Logan archers at state
From Logan County Archery reporter Amanda Costello: LCHS archery went to NASP KY State Tournament on March 14. It was held at the KY Expo center in Louisville. The Cougars were able to take two teams this year. Team #1 placed 19th out of 142 schools. Top male scorers for LCHS were Philip Thompson, who shot a 288, followed by Jace Coles with 282. LCHS’s top female, Haley Henson. shot 281. Thompson also placed 10th overall out of all 12th grade males at the tournament. Five of our archers shot a personal best during state tournament: Carson Beachy, Saul Gaskey, Miya Hodges, Noah Carnal and Jace Johnson.
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Mar 18, 2025
Clinton County and BGH to play in regional finals
Clinton County, the team which ended high school basketball in the Land of Logan for this season, will play Coach D.G. Sherrill’s Bowling Green Purples in the Fourth Region championship game Wednesday in Diddle Arena at 6 p.m. The Bulldogs, who eliminated the only team from here—the Logan County Cougars—last Monday, beat Barren County in the semifinals Monday. Jaxson Mason was presented Player of the Game honors by Brian King of SKYCTC and broadcaster Brian Webb. BGH eliminated Russell County.
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Mar 17, 2025
Cougars and Lady Cougars win season openers
The Logan County Cougars opened their baseball season Monday by beating Butler County 6-3. Coach Ethan Meguiar’s team goes to Greenwood Tuesday for a 5:30 first pitch. Coach Jason Jaggers’ Gators shut out Glasgow 2-0 Monday. Coach Gary Gettings’ Lady Cougars went on the road to beat Ohio County 8-3 Monday. They get to stay home Tuesday to host Allen County-Scottsville, also at 5:30. Coach Brad Bonds’ Lady Patriots thumped Franklin-Simpson 6-1 Monday. Russellville’s softball game was moved to Warren East Monday, and the young Lady Panthers fell 6-3. Coach Ryan Davenport’s team will be on the road again Thursday at Edmonson County with a 6 p.m. start. Edmonson, coached by Alex Jane Massey, blasted Warren Central 15-0 Monday. Coach Seth Whittaker’s RHS baseball team opens its special season Tuesday against the Butler County team which lost to Logan Monday.
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Mar 17, 2025
Search & Rescue Fish Fry set Saturday
The 53rd Annual Logan County Search & Rescue will be held at the Extension Office this Saturday, beginning at 5 p.m. Catfish dinners or hot dog meals will be available for a set donation. A $300 grand prize will be offered. Clay Bilyeu will provide the entertainment, and Tim Haley and Will Gregory will do the auctioneering of donated items. Proceeds will be used for the maintenance of rescue equipment.
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Mar 17, 2025
Award-winning author coming to Russellville
Logan County Public Library and Russellville High School have announced that free tickets will be available starting Friday to attend an Author Fest at deGraffenried Auditorium on Monday, April 28, at 6 p.m. They will welcome New York Times Bestselling author CarmenAgra Deedy to Russellville. Carmen’s amazing books for young readers have won many honors and accolades. She has fascinated readers for decades by pulling stories from her childhood as a Cuban refugee in Decatur, Ga. Carmen’s books, including Carina Felina, will be available for purchase after the event and attendees will have a chance to meet the author.
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Mar 17, 2025
Lady Panthers' game today moved to East
The Russellville Lady Panthers’ season-opening softball game has been moved from home to Warren East, Athletic Director/Head Softball Coach Ryan Davenport has announced.
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Mar 16, 2025
Diamond sports seasons to open Monday and Tuesday
The first official games of the high school baseball and softball seasons will be played by three teams from the Land of Logan Monday. Coach Ryan Davenport’s Russellville Lady Panthers will entertain Warren East. Coach Gary Gettings’ Logan County Lady Cougars will travel to Ohio County. In baseball, Coach Ethan Meguiar’s Cougars will play host to Butler County. Meanwhile on Tuesday, after taking last season off, new Coach Seth Whittaker and his Pantherswill make his/their debut by playing Butler County. All games are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.
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Mar 10, 2025
Advance regional tickets on sale until 2:30 today
Tickets for tonight’s regional tournament game will be on sale at the front office of Logan County High School until 2:30 this afternoon. Advance tickets are $8 each while they will be $10 at the gate. The Cougars will play Clinton County at 8 p.m. at Diddle Arena. The game will be broadcast on WRUS with Zack Woodall and Ben Brown on the call. Clinton County is rated number one in the region by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s RPI measurements.
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Mar 7, 2025
Logan CTC offering graduated driver licensing training
Logan County CTC will host the Alive @ 25 Class, which is required for all students needing to fulfill their Graduated Driver Licensing requirement. It will be Tuesday, March 11, from 4-8 p.m. with Todd Holder serving as instructor. Students can register for the free class by going to the website shown in the adjoining graphic and clicking on the Graduated Driver Licensing link or by calling 502/699-2295.
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Mar 6, 2025
Logan County Sports Physical Day announced
Med Center Health will conduct free sports physicals for student athletes who will be in grades 6-12 next year and are students in a Logan County School. It will be June 2 from 4-6 p.m. at the Logan County CTC.
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Mar 6, 2025
Regional tickets on sale today at LCHS
The Logan County Cougars (19-11)will play Clinton County (28-2) in the opening round of the Fourth Region Tournament Monday at 8 p.m. at Diddle Arena. Tickets at the door will be $10. Advance tickets can be purchased at LCHS for $8 today until 2:30 p.m.
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Feb 28, 2025
F-S holds off Cougars and Samson for title
Host Franklin-Simpson watched Logan County cut a 12-point lead to 1 late in the game but held off the Cougars 57-53 in the finals of the 13th District Tournament Friday. Cougar Samson Hightower scored 17 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter. Both teams go to region next week.
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Feb 27, 2025
Staying Strong Exercise Class offered at Auburn
From Selina Blick of the Logan County Health Department: Staying Strong Exercise Class is coming back to Auburn Senior Center. Recently, a very outdated flyer was shared with incorrect dates and contact information. This class will be offered on Monday mornings from 9:15-10:30, starting March 17  for FREE. For register, call 270-726-8141, ext. 371.
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Feb 27, 2025
Franklin ends Panthers' season 56-44
The Franklin-Simpson Wildcats led the entire game but had to withstand a Russellville comeback on the way to a 56-44 win in the 13th District Tournament Tuesday at F-S. Coach Dee Spencer’s Wildcats led 17-11, 31-21 and 40-32 at the first three stops. Jamarian Gardner hit a 3-pointer and Noah Stovall dropped in a pair of free throws to pull the Panthers to within two at 41-39, but it was never that close again. Gardner and Stovall each scored 17 for Coach Phil Todd’s Panthers. Cole Sharer scored 15 points and Alan Johnson 13 for the Wildcats, who play defending champion and top seed Logan County in Friday’s 7 p.m. finals.
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Feb 25, 2025
Lady Cougars' Adler named 3rd team all-region
Freshman forward Brenley Adler of the Logan County Lady Cougars has been named Third Team All-Region. In her second season as a starter, she leads the team in scoring (11.9 points per game) and is second in rebounding at 6.6. Additionally, she tops the Lady Cougars in field goals made (111) and free throws hit (106). Going into tonight’s district tournament opener, in her career she has played in 91 varsity games, scored 867 points, grabbed 525 rebounds and hit 227 free throws. She has this postseason along with three more years to add to those totals.
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Feb 24, 2025
Cougars beat Todd to advance in postseason
The Logan County Cougars jumped out to a 17-2 lead, went up by 20 points after a quarter, withstood a Todd Central comeback late in the game, hit 22 of 28 free throws, and beat the Rebels 71-42 in the first round of the district tournament Monday at Franklin. Todd drew within 10 twice, but a 3-pointer by Nick Thomas, four straight free throws by Samson Hightower after a Todd personal foul and resulting technical foul, and a goal by Brady Hinton on an assist from Davis Switzer on the ensuing possession put Coach Josh Frick’s Cougars up 65-38. Hightower, who went 14 of 17 from the line, finished with 27 points and Hinton added 12. Senior Antavion Shemwell led the Rebels (2-27). Defending champion Logan (19-10) moves on to Friday’s finals and to region. In the opener, Franklin ended the season for the Russellville Lady Panthers, many of whom are middle school age.
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Feb 24, 2025
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Feb 24, 2025
Signups underway for Lewisburg City League Baseball
Registration continues for Lewisburg City League Baseball, which includes T-ball for ages 4-6, Machine Pitch for ages 7-9 and Kid Pitch for ages 10-13. Remaining special Signup Days at the Lewisburg City Park Concession Stand are the next two Fridays from 6-8 p.m. and the next two Saturdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Call of text Chris for more information at 280-743-7086. Registration also can be online by scanning the code on the accompanying graphic.
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Feb 24, 2025
Cougars' Hightower named 2nd team all-region
Logan County senior Samson Hightower has been named second team all-region in basketball. He leads the Cougars in scoring at 19.9 points per game, free throw accuracy (77.9 percent), free throws made (148), field goals made (173), three-pointers made (62), and rebounding (212 for 7.6 average). The top-seeded Cougars play Todd Central in the 13th District Tournament tonight at Franklin.
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Feb 24, 2025
Red River leaders ask for prayers Tuesday
From Red River Meeting House: We hope you can set aside a time for fasting and praying this Tuesday, Feb. 25, for our upcoming 225th anniversary celebration of The Great Revival of 1800 that is being planned for October 10-12, 2025. Please pray for the planning of this event and those that will be participating in October. Our theme is “In Remembrance Of Me”. We want to commemorate what HE has done in the past and praise HIM for what HE is going to do.
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Feb 21, 2025
LCHS basketball teams in action tonight
From Logan County Athletics: The last regular season basketball games are upon us. The Lady Cougars play Muhlenberg County at home. The JV game starts at 5 p.m. and the Varsity game will follow. The Boys will be traveling to Dawson Springs this evening for a JV/V doubleheader, starting at 6.
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Feb 20, 2025
Friday another NTI day for Logan Schools
Logan County Schools will be online again Friday. Here's the announcement from Supervisor of Instruction Nicole Clark: Logan County Schools - Friday, February 21 - NTI Day #7. Decisions about after school and weekend activities and athletics will be announced by tomorrow afternoon.
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Feb 19, 2025
Russellville Schools on NTI Thursday
Russellville Independent Schools will be closed Thursday, Feb. 20. They will be utilizing third NTI day.
SKYCTC and WKU have also announced full closures.
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Feb 19, 2025
Logan Schools on NTI Thursday
From Logan County Supervisor of Instruction Nicole Clark: Logan County Schools will be on NTI Day #6 Thursday, Feb. 20 - NTI Day #6. Decisions about after-school activities and athletics will be determined by 12 p.m. Thursday.
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Feb 19, 2025
Original LCHS teacher Doug Riley passes away
Douglas Riley, who was a member of the opening day faculty at Logan County High School in 1982-83 and pastored churches in Logan and four nearby counties for 55 years, died Feb. 15. He was the husband of the late Jean Drake Riley of Auburn, and many of their survivors are descendants of the Drake family in Logan County, including Jean’s sisters, Lavelle Meguiar and Joyce Joiner. The Rileys may be best known as the parents of their highly successful basketball-coaching sons, Tim Riley and Steve Riley. Among their proudest nights would be the brothers coaching against each other in the Fourth Region finals, Tim’s winning the state championship at Warren Central, and Steve’s being elected state representative from Barren County. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, and 9 -11 a.m. Friday at the J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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Feb 18, 2025
Funeral services for David Clayton moved to Saturday
Funeral arrangements for David Clayton have been delayed two days because of severe weather concerns, Kirby Funeral Services Russellville has announced. Visitation now will be from 12 to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the chapel of Kirby Funeral Services Russellville with Pastor Colby Barnett officiating services at 1 p.m. with burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Russellville. Mr. Clayton's full obituary appears in that section of The Logan Journal.
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Feb 15, 2025
RHS Baseball tryouts Tuesday
Tryouts for Russellville High School Baseball will be held Tuesday, Feb. 18. From 3:30-5:30 at the Russellville High School Sports Facility. Players must have a current sports physical and wear tennis shoes and shorts or sweatpants. Athletes involved in a winter sport can arrange for a different tryout date. Those wanting more information can contact Coach Seth Whittaker at 270-731-7196.
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