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Jan 31, 2018
R Club presents Benton with
big check for Panther football
On the day he was introduced as Russellville's new football coach, Mikie Benton received a check for $6,000 from The R Club presented by founder Greg Owens and representative Ann Page McReynolds. Most of the money came from the sale of bricks at the Panther Park, which Owens created. This was one of four alumni ceremonies which Owens orchestrated on the night of the games with Logan County.
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Jan 30, 2018
Filing deadline this afternoon
We'll soon know the entire list of candidates for this spring's local primary elections. The final few hours/minutes are here. The deadline for filing for offices that require a primary is 4 p.m. Tuesday at the office of County Clerk Scottie Harper.
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Jan 29, 2018
Chamber ribbon cutting set today for Glitter and Gold
A ribbon cutting will be conducted by the Logan Chamber at Glitter & God Nails & Spa, located on North Main Street in Russellville next to Pizza Hut on North Main Street.
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Jan 26, 2018
Logan sweeps Clash, clinches top district seeds
Logan County's basketball teams swept the Clash of the Cats Friday at Jim Young Gymnasium in a night that many Russellville alumni were honored. The Lady Cougars won 55-21 after leading only 11-9 after a quarter. The Cougars led all the way but had to work for 74-64 victory. Coach Lonnie Mason's Cougars clinched the top seed in the district, which will be played at LCHS. They are 5-1 in district games that count. Coach Finley Baird's Lady Cougars are 5-1 in the district and clinched at least a tie for first. Todd Central is 3-1 but the Lady Rebels are favored to win their remaining district games, which would force a coin flip for the top spot.
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Jan 26, 2018
Those attending Clash tonight
asked to wear Marshall County colors
On Friday night, Russellville Athletics will be selling these tee shirts for $5 at the Russellville/Logan County basketball game. All proceeds will go to those affected by the shootings that took place at Marshall County High Tuesday. The shirts, which were made possible by Gerald Printing, will only be available at the game with no shirts being pre-sold. Those attending are asked to wear Marshall County blue and orange. Lady Panther coach Shannon Booth played in two state basketball tournaments for Marshall County and then coached basketball and volleyball at her alma mater.
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Jan 25, 2018
Logan's Adler named AP Coach of the Year
Major honors continue for Logan County football coach Todd Adler. A few weeks after being named Courier-Journal Kentucky Coach of the Year, it was announced Tuesday that the second-year Cougar bench boss has been chosen the Associated Press' state Coach of the Year. In Adler's first nine games as head coach of his alma mater in 2016, the Cougars' state-longest losing streak grew to 42 games. Then Logan won its season finale that year. They didn't lose again until the second round of the playoffs. The Cougars put together the only undefeated regular season in Class 4A at 10-0, drawing well-earned attention and well-deserved honors for Adler.
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Jan 25, 2018
New Panther football coach to be named Friday
Russellville's next football coach will be introduced at a gathering in deGraffenried Auditorium Friday at 2 p.m., Principal Ben Bruni has announced. He will replace John Myers, who resigned in December following 14 seasons on the job in which his teams won 118 games and two regional championships. Bruni notes that the new head Panther will be just the fourth RHS coach since 1976, the year that Ken Barrett was hired to replace Wayne Shewmaker. During these four decades, the only head coach besides Barrett and Myers has been Bob Nelson. The new coach is also expected to be introduced to the crowd during the Clash of the Cats Friday night.
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Jan 25, 2018
Death claims former Auburn Councilman McMurry
John Dale McMurry, who served several terms as Auburn City Councilman, died this week at age 79. He was an Army veteran and worked as well as lived in Auburn. He could often be seen walking along the sidewalks of Main Street, talking with people about thier needs and concerns. Funeral services with military honors will be held in Auburn Friday.
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Jan 23, 2018
Lady Panthers improve to play
East even for three quarters
Warren East romped over the Russellville Lady Panthers 61-29 early in the season. Tuesday at RHS, Coach Shannon Booth's Lady Panthers led most of the first three quarters and trailed by only a point going into the fourth period. East dominated the fourth quarter and won 54-40, but Booth was pleased with the effort and the improvement, especially since veteran guard Gabbi Poirier had to miss the game because of an injury in a physical education class earlier in the day. Freshman Chloe Whitescarver scored 11 points, Deshale Leblanc 10 and eighth grader Anastasia Dowlen 9. Olivia Price scored 10 and Cressida Duncan 9 for the Lady Raiders.
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Jan 23, 2018
Hale and Paige Vanzant shine on spectacular
shooting night for Lady Cougars
On a night that the Logan County Lady Cougars hit 19 of 22 free throws and 8 three-pointers as a team, Sarah Beth Hale and Paige Vanzant not only stood out but were, in fact, spectacular. Hale, a junior, hit 7 treys--5 of them in the third quarter--on the way to 24 points. Vanzant, a sophomore, hit all 9 of her free throw attempts and finished with 19 points. She went 6 for 6 in the Lady Cougars' 28-point third quarter. Vanzant's twin sister, Peyton Vanzant, and center Kennedy Nichols added 10 points each. As a result, Coach Finley Baird's team beat Butler County 67-54. Maddie Cardwell scored 19 for the Lady Bears, Kasady Graham 13 and Maddy Murphy 12.
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Jan 22, 2018
Names listed incorrectly in one political race
Sunday's article about those who are running for office this year in Logan County listed some names incorrectly in the race for Commonwealth Attorney. Acting Commonwealth Attorney Justin Crocker is seeking the office as a Democrat. The Republicans also seeking the prosecutorial position are Neil Kerr & Joe Hendricks. Meanwhile Gail Guiling, who was last elected in 2014, has not filed for reelection. The Logan Journal regrets the errors.
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Jan 19, 2018
Cougars crush Franklin after
having lost to Cats by 3 twice
After having let two wins they should have sealed against Franklin-Simpson slip away earlier in the season, the Logan County Cougars left no doubt Friday, beating the Wildcats 74-49 in a game that really wasn't that close. Coach Lonnie Mason's team roared out to a 22-2 lead, twice going ahead by 31 points in the second half. Thirteen Cougars scored in the balanced attack with Mykal Hampton & Kelby Epley scoring 12 each while Tommy Krohn, who missed last week's win over Todd Central with illness, came off the bench to add 10 points. Another reserve, Third Bell, added 9. Also scoring were Matthew Mullins, Austin Rayno, Reggie Powell, Dylan Basham, Dalton Thompson, Ethan Smock, Jonathan Furlow, Nathaniel Vick and Cade McKinnis. Leading F-S with 13 points each were Chase Gooch and Andreyous Miller.
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Jan 19, 2018
Lady Cougars blast open
close game with Franklin 61-35
After leading by a single point midway through the third quarter, the Logan County Lady Cougars outscored visiting Franklin-Simpson 27-2 the remainder of the game for a 61-35 district win Friday. Sarah Beth Hale kept Logan in the game the first half, finished with 20 points, and played tenacious defense to lead her team to victory. Kennedy Nichols scored 9 points with twins Peyton and Paige Vanzant adding 8 each, Brittany Garrett 6, and Addie White 5, including 3 for 3 free throw shooting and a bucket at the third quarter buzzer. Garrett scored 6 of her team's final 8 points. Freshman Alera Barbee had 11 points to lead F-S with Christina Carver adding 8 and Evyn McCutchen 8.
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Jan 19, 2018
Friends' book sale at Logan library next week
The Friends of the Library are having their annual January book sale Wednesday, Jan. 24 through Saturday, Jan. 27 in the program room at the Logan County Public Library during library hours. Wednesday is a preview sale for Friends members only from 4-6 p.m. If you are not a member of the Friends or have not renewed for 2017 you may do so at the door. Membership is $10 a calendar year. Thursday hours are 9-7; Friday hours are 9-4:30 and Saturday the sale is from 10-5 pm. Book prices are $1 for hardbacks, 50 cents for paperbacks, and $1 for CD's & DVD's. Friday is half-price day; and Saturday all remaining books are $1 a bag. Bags will be provided.
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Jan 19, 2018
Larry Vaught to portray Battle
of New Orleans hero at library
Saturday at 7 p.m. Larry Vaught of Russellville Arts Council will present a first person dramatization of the life of Ephraim Brank, "the Hero of the Battle of New Orleans" for the Pastfinders Club at the Logan County Library as part of their January meeting. Ephraim Brank was part of a militia group which came from Muhlenberg County to rendezvous with volunteers from across the South to defend the key city of New Orleans during the final days of the War of 1812. With a great deal of imagination, creativity, and providence, General Andrew Jackson pulls together a unique battle force to face one of the most decorated British generals in a battle which not only changed American history but the shape of American politics to even today.
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Jan 19, 2018
Franklin-Simpson at Logan
games to be played tonight
Logan County High School Athletics Director Greg Howard says the LCHS vs. Franklin-Simpson varsity doubleheader will be played tonight as scheduled. LCHS will host the district matchup, with the Lady Cougars and Lady Wildcats tipping off at 6 p.m. Zack Woodall & Ben Brown will call the action, beginning with Countdown to Tipoff at 5:45 on 610 WRUS, wrusam.com and the WRUS Radio mobile app.
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Jan 18, 2018
Signal light replaced at intersection
of Clarksville Road and the bypass
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has replaced the signal light at the intersection of U.S. 79 South and the North and South bypasses of Russellville. The light was brought down by snow and ice last weekend, but was turned back on for traffic mid-afternoon Thursday.
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Jan 18, 2018
Portion of Deer Lick Road in North Logan closed for repairs
From Wes Watt, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's District 3: A section of KY 107 Deer Lick Road in Logan County near Lewisburg is closed due to a culvert failure. The road is closed at mile point 3.4 near Red Hill Road. Repairs are going to made as soon as possible, but it is expected the closure will be a long-term closure. A detour using KY 107 Deer Lick Road, KY 1293 Dunmor Deer Lick Road and U.S. 431 Lewisburg Road has been setup and message boards are in place.
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Jan 17, 2018
Logan County Schools to be
closed remainder of week
Logan County Schools are CLOSED Thursday & Friday (1/18 & 1/19). These will be NTI Days 3 & 4. For discussions of and explanations about NTI Days, see Guest articles on The LoJo by Superintendent Paul Mullins and Logan County High School Principal Caycee Spears.
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Jan 17, 2018
SKYCTC to be closed again Thursday
All Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College campuses will be closed Thursday, January 18, due to inclement weather.
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Jan 16, 2018
Schools to be closed again on Wednesday
Russellville and Logan County schools will be closed again Wednesday for snow and frigid temperatures, as will Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College. WKU's Bowling Green and Owensboro campuses will be on schedule. LCHS Athletic Director Greg Howard has announced that the Lady Cougars' scheduled games at Edmonson County Saturday have been cancelled.
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Jan 15, 2018
Schools closed again Tuesday
Schools will be closed again Tuesday for Logan County, Russellville and Todd County schools along with Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College because of additional snow and continued frigid weather. This will be Non Traditional Instruction Day #2 for Logan students. This will be the fifth straight day that schools have not been in session, counting the weekend.
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Jan 14, 2018
Death claims leaders Buddy
Duncan and Dr. Jenks Britt
Two well-educated men who played significant roles in Logan County have died this weekend. Wilfred 'Buddy' Duncan owned and operated Duncan's Drug Store on the Carrico Park Square for decades, much of that time with his late uncle, Morris Duncan. He served as chairman of the Russellville Board of Education and president of the local UK Alumni Association. Dr. Jenks Britt was a co-owner of Logan County Animal Clinic and a leader in perfecting bovine embryo transplants before being named head of the Department of Agriculture at WKU. Mr. Duncan is survived by his wife Mattie, his children, David Duncan and Debbie Rowe, and their spouses and their grandchildren. Dr. Britt and his wife Kathy are the parents of David, Andy and Matt Britt, who survive along with their spouses and children. Both have been residents of Creekwood in recent months.
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Jan 14, 2018
Larry Vaught to speak to Pastfinders
From David and Sherry Guion: The Southern Ky Pastfinders will begin 2018 with a meeting on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Logan County Library, at 7 p.m. Our speaker this month will be Larry Vaught, who will be sharing with us the life and legend of Ephraim Brank, a native of Greenville and a hero of the Battle of New Orleans. We would like to invite the community to come and share in the story of this local legend. The admission is free so don't let history be a mystery and learn with us.
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Jan 12, 2018
Traffic light near RHS collapses under ice
From Wes Watt, Kentucky Department of Highways: Motorists need to be aware that a traffic signal at the intersection of U.S.68/U.S.79/U.S. 431 in Logan County near Russellville high School has collapsed due to ice. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 crews removed the signal after it fell onto the roadway. Temporary stop signs have been installed and message boards have been put in place. The intersection will operate as a 4-way stop using stop signs until repairs can be made. It is estimated to take several days for the repairs to take place. Please use caution if traveling through this intersection.
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Jan 12, 2018
Chamber seeks assistant director
A new Executive Assistant for the Logan County Chamber of Commerce is being sought. Karen Logan, who began her Chamber career in this position, has risen first to interim executive director and now executive director. The assistant's job ranges from serving as receptionist to membership recruitment to public relations. Assuming many key roles planning and implementing the Tobacco & Heritage Festival is always a big part of the job. Anyone interested in applying for the job should submit a resume to Logan.
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Jan 11, 2018
Chandlers School Archery tourney
postponed from this weekend
The archery tournament which was to be hosted by Chandlers School this weekend has been postponed because of the weather forecast, according to Russellville coach Jeramy Rust.
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Jan 10, 2018
Friday basketball games moved to Thursday
The four schools and eight teams in the 13th District have moved their games that were scheduled Friday to Thursday in an attempt to avoid what has been forecast to be severe winter weather this weekend. Russellville will be at Franklin-Simpson and Logan County wil travel to Todd Central. The girls play first in each doubleheader, beginning at 6 p.m. The boys freshman and JV games scheduled to be played at LCHS Thursday with Todd Central have been cancelled. WRUS will air simulcast action of the games, beginning at 5:45.
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Jan 10, 2018
Cougars edge visiting AC-S
After leading by 12 points early and trailing by five late, the Logan County Cougars pulled out a 52-50 win over visiting Allen County-Scottsville Tuesday. Austin Rayno scored 15 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, including hitting 3 of 4 free throws in the final 13 seconds. Kelby Epley hit a trio of 3-pointers to join him with 17. Brett Rippy led the Patriots with 20 points and Marcus Carter added 12 for the Patriots. Logan goes to Todd Central Friday for a game that will play a big role in district seeding.
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Jan 9, 2018
MLK Jubilee Celebration set Saturday
The Russellville-Logan County NAACP will sponsor the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jubilee Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 13, beginning at 9 a.m. The program will be at the K of P Hall on East 5th Street in Russellville. The guest speaker will be Associate Minister Jessie F. Varner of Oakland Mt. Zion Baptist Church. A traditional breakfast will be served for a donation of $7. The community is encouraged to join in the Celebration and enjoy the message from Minister Varner, says NAACP President William Woodard.
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Jan 9, 2018
4-H Horse Club meeting cancelled
From Logan County 4-H Agent Carrie Derossett: The Logan County 4-H Shadow Riders Horse Club meeting tonight has been cancelled. The next meeting will be Friday, Jan. 26, at 5:30 pm at the Logan County Extension Office.
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Jan 8, 2018
Rep. Jody Richards to retire
from Kentucky House
Rep. Jody Richards, who often visited Russellville in his youth, during his tenure as Kentucky's longest-serving Speaker of the House, and as part of his two gubernatorial campaigns, announced Monday that he will not seek a 22nd term in the General Assembly. Arguably Kentucky's most respected Democrat, Richards is the nephew of the late Robert E. Stevenson, the superintendent for whom Russellville's elementary school is named. He is the brother of Jim Richards, who coached basketball at Auburn High School before winning a state championship at Glasgow and becoming head coach of the WKU Hilltoppers. In Bowling Green, an elementary school and Mass Media Hall at WKU are named for Jody Richards. He served as Speaker of the House for a record 14 years. Richards is considered the best friend of higher education in the legislature.
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Jan 8, 2018
4-H Shadow Riders to meet
The Logan County 4-H Shadow Riders Horse Club will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Logan County Extension Office. Young people interested in horses are encouraged to attend.
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Jan 5, 2018
Logan sweeps Clash, but Panthers
turn boys game into nail-biter
After the Logan County Lady Cougars dominated their Clash with visiting Russellville 66-32 with their reserves playing much of the second half, it appeared more of the same was coming in the boys game. Coach Lonnie Mason's Cougars led by 14 points at halftime, thanks primarily to the shooting of senior guard Austin Rayno, who had piled up 22 points at the intermission. He had hit four 3-pointers by the end of the second quarter, including one from even longer distance at the buzzer. But the Panthers had other ideas. They came back by forcing Cougar turnovers and getting Rayno in foul trouble. Coach Rex Booth's team came back to take two fourth-quarter leads, including by four at 60-56. But Rayno scored four points to tie it. He and Mycah Hampton hit some big free throws at the end, and Tommy Krohn and Third Bell got some key rebounds and steals on the way to a 68-64 win. Caden McKinnis dominated inside early, and Kelby Epley played a big role in building the halftime lead. Rayno finished with 28 points, Krohn 13, Epley 12 and McKinnis 9. Krohn was a steady factor throughout. Jacob Naylor scored 25, Anthony Woodard 17, Elijah Kemp and Devin Quarles 9 each for the Panthers, but the rest of the team managed only four points. See more basketball news on The LoJo in later posts.
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Jan 5, 2018
Logan kindergarten registration set
Logan County’s Kindergarten Registration for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year will take place January 29 and 30th from 11 a.m.– 2 p.m. at the elementary school in each community. Completed enrollment form, birth certificate, and proof of residency are needed at registration, and by the first day of school immunization certificate, physical, dental screening, and eye exam are required. Please contact your local school if you have any questions.
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Jan 3, 2018
James Spears named Simpson judge executive
Cattleman Jamie Spears has been appointed Simpson County judge executive by Gov. Matt Bevins. He succeeds long judge Jim Henderson, who resigned with a year left in his term to accept a position with KACO, the Kentucky Association of County officials. Spears raises cattle and manages a two-generation family business, Professional Embryo Specialists. He and his wife Ann have a daughter, Shelly Carter, and a son, Clay Spears, who is an outstanding athlete at Franklin-Simpson High School and a dual credit student at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College.
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Jan 2, 2018
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