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SKYCTC to host SKY FAME Family Recruitment Night Feb. 26

By Mark Brooks, SKYCTC

Posted on February 16, 2026 2:09 PM



  Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) will host a SKY FAME Family Recruitment Night on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 5 p.m. at the SKYCTC Franklin-Simpson Center. The event is designed for individuals interested in learning more about the SKY FAME work-and-learn advance...

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Makeup days for city schools start tomorrow

Posted on February 15, 2026 4:57 PM



  Because of recent inclement weather closures (including multiple snow/NTI days in late January and early February), Russellville Schools need to make up instructional days to meet state requirements. Superintendent Kyle Estes is recommending to the Board of Education that tomorrow, Monday,...

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Assistant Superintendent Kemplin to retire from Logan Schools

Posted on February 15, 2026 3:14 PM



  After 33 years in education, including 28 as an administrator in the Logan County School System, Assistant Superintendent Ben Kemplin has announced his intention to retire after this school year ends. Kemplin came to the district as principal of Olmstead Elementary School where his wife Kat...

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All 5 Logan K-8 schools receive Read-to-Achieve grants

Posted on February 15, 2026 2:04 PM



  The Kentucky Department of Education has announced the recipients of the Read to Achieve Grant beginning with the 2026 school year, and all five Logan County K through 8 schools have been awarded funding. This grant will support kindergarten through third grade reading instruction at each sc...

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Ribbon cutting held for Logan Honor Guard

By Logan County Chamber of Commerce Staff

Posted on February 12, 2026 5:27 PM



  The Logan County Chamber of Commerce was honored to host a ribbon cutting on Feb. 10 to welcome and celebrate our new member, the Logan County Honor Guard. Commander Rick McCormick welcomed attendees and shared the story and mission of the organization, followed by a meaningful prayer from B...

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H&H transitioning to employee stock ownership plan in 2026

Posted on February 10, 2026 6:41 PM



  H&H Sheet Metal Fabricators, Inc. recently announced plans to sell 100 percent of outstanding stock to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust, or ESOP, which was effective Dec. 31, 2025. The transition was recently announced internally during the company’s Employee Christmas ...

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News Briefs on The LoJo in January 2026

By Jim Turner

Posted on February 7, 2026 5:18 PM



  Jan. 2, 2026 Cougars’ game tonight begins at 6 The Logan County Cougars’ first game of 2026 begins at a different time today. Coach Josh Frick’s team will take on Ballard Memorial (3-11) at home at 6 p.m. The Cougars (6-4) have won 6 of their last 8 games. The f...

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Logan County Public Library calendar for February 2026

By Katie Tyson, Assistant Director, LCPL

Posted on February 5, 2026 4:56 PM



    Storytime:Celebrating Families and Community Celebrating Families and Community Join us for a heartwarming Celebration of Families and Community Storytime. We'll share stories about families of all kinds, friendship, and helping our community-plus songs, movement, and crafts. Jo...

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Spring Community Ed courses announced

By Marisa Rogers, Community Education Outreach Director

Posted on February 1, 2026 6:26 PM



2026 Spring Community Education Classes Learn General Aviation and How to Become a Pilot in 5 sessions This program will teach you the basics of Aviation. Classes will begin Tuesday, April 14, and will continue through each Tuesday until May 12. Will be held at the Russellville-Logan Co. Airport f...

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