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Mar 24, 2019
Lady Toppers win again,
move to 3rd round of WNIT
WKU overcame 21 turnovers and a third-quarter deficit for the second straight game on Sunday afternoon, rallying past Morehead State for a 68-65 victory inside E.A. Diddle Arena to book a spot in the WNIT’s Round of 16. Dee Givens (23 points) and Alexis Brewer (19) combined for 42 of WKU’s 68 points while leading the way on Sunday to secure the program’s seventh consecutive 20-win season, matching the longest such stretch in school history for the Lady Toppers (20-14). With the victory, WKU advances to face Ohio on the road next Thursday evening at 6 p.m. (CT) in Athens, Ohio.
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Mar 22, 2019
Cougars' Krohn to sign with Brescia
Logan County basketball standout Tommy Krohn will sign to play basketball for Brescia University this afternoon (Friday) at 3:30 at the Logan CTC. Krohn stood out in every facet of the game for Coach John Tinsley's district champion/regional semifinalist/25-7 team. Brescia is located in Owensboro and plays in NAIA's River States Conference.
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Mar 21, 2019
Lady Toppers win WNIT opener,
earn home game on Sunday
Dee Givens exploded for 13 points in the third quarter as WKU outscored Miami (Ohio) by 12 points in the frame, overcoming an 11-point deficit inside Millett Hall on Thursday evening to advance to the second round of the 2019 Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) with a 67-63 victory. WKU will now host Morehead State on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. inside Diddle Arena. Givens poured in a team-high 20 points despite taking only seven shots on the night, doing much of her damage with a 10-for-12 performance from the free throw line. The Lady Toppers (19-14) also got a double-double from Raneem Elgedawy (17 points, 13 rebounds) and Alexis Brewer added 16 points to round out the trio in double figures.
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Mar 21, 2019
Morant records triple double
to lead Racers to NCAA win
Ja Morant put together a game for the ages Thursday in leading Murray State to an 83-64 upset of Marquette Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament’s West Region at Hartford, Conn. The sophomore guard, who is expected to be among the top five NBA draft picks this summer, fashioned a triple double with 17 points, 16 assists and 11 rebounds. The Racers will now play Florida State in the Round of 32. Morant is only the 10th 1different player to record a triple double in the history of the tournaments. Among the others are Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, Draymond Green, Shaquille O’Neal & Dwyane Wade.
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Mar 19, 2019
Howard praises Logan teams
for Opening Day wins
From Logan County High School Athletic Director Greg Howard: Absolutely awesome to get softball and baseball wins on opening day of the season Monday. Baseball had a late rally to edge South Warren 5-4 and Softball had a 5 inning 11-1 win over Butler County. What was more impressive was the opening night crowd. Congrats to all!
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Mar 19, 2019
LCHS Symphonic Band to
present concert tonight
LCHS Symphonic Band will present a free and open concert this evening (Tuesday) at 6:30 in the Main Gym. Selections performed will be by Richard Saucedo, Samuel Hazo, Thomas Allen, Ralph Vaughn Williams, John Mackey, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart & Jacob de Haan.
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Mar 18, 2019
Life Choice Baby Boutique
ribbon cutting Wednesday
The Life Choice Pregnancy Care Center on Wednesday, March 20, from 12-1 p.m.is where there will be lots going on. Life Choice will celebrate its 2-year anniversary, having an open house, and at 12:30 a ribbon cutting to reveal the brand spanking new space aptly named Life Choice Baby Boutique! Located at 152 N. Blakey St, Russellville, Life Choice provides a multitude of services for pregnant women, babies, and more. Call 270-717-5433 for more information
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Mar 18, 2019
Teen baseball signups underway
From Artis Stratton: Signups for Logan County Summer League is going on for ages 13 to 15. The games will start the last week of May and will be finished around June 25. The cost is $55. If interested, contact me at 270-847-1453 or Coach Ethan Meguiar at 270-221-5480. Signups will end April 25.
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Mar 18, 2019
City school board meeting
moved to Wednesday
The regular March board meeting for Russellville Independent Schools has been changed to Wednesday, March 20 at 5 p.m. and becomes a special called meeting
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Mar 13, 2019
4-H and FFA Steer
Weigh-In set March 20
The Logan County Cattlemen's Association's 4-H/FFA Youth Market Steer/Heifer Weigh In will be held Wednesday, March 20, from 5-7 p.m. at the Logan County Ag Arena in preparation for Show Day June 3. Forty-two steers have been weighed in by 24 exhibitors, ranging in weight from 475 to 886 pounds at an average weight of 690 pounds. Youths who would like to be added to the carcass list can contact Agriculture Agent Leann Martin at 270-726-6323.
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Mar 12, 2019
Retired state trooper Winchester
named Logan's chief deputy
New Logan County Sheriff Stephen Stratton has named retired state trooper Forrest Winchester as his chief deputy. Winchester has 25 years in law enforcement, 22 with the Kentucky State Police and three with the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office.
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Mar 10, 2019
Pastfinders to hear history of phones
From David Guion: Remember when we didn't have cell phones? How about when we had no telephones? This Saturday, March 16, at 7 p.m. at the Logan County Public Library you are invited to join the Southern Ky Pastfinders for a very informative program. Don Lindsey from Morgantown will be telling us about the earliest days of the telegraph and telephone in this country. He also has an interesting display of artifacts from his collection. Remember, the public is invited and the admission is free. So don't let history be a mystery, come learn with us .
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Mar 9, 2019
Murray State beats Belmont
for OVC title, NCAA berth
The Murray State Racers (27-4) became the first team in the nation to qualify for the men's NCAA Tournament following their 77-65 win over Belmont in the finals of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Saturday before an OVC record 10,527 fans in Evansville and a huge television audience on ESPN2. Many in the crowd, including many professional scouts, were there to see MSU star Ja' Morant in action. An expected NBA lottery pick, Morant scored 36 points against the Bruins. Belmont was without standout freshman center Nick Muszynski, who was injured in a semifinal win over Austin Peay in Friday's semifinals. Coach Rick Byrd's Bruins (26-5) have an outside chance of being invited to the tournament, especially if Muszynski is able to play.
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Mar 8, 2019
Tickets for Notes Over Noodles
on sale at RHS for March 15
The Russellville High School Band is currently selling tickets for "Notes Over Noodles" a musical talent showcase, on Friday evening, March 15, at 6:30 p.m. at RHS The doors open at 6 p.m. The show will feature instrumental and vocal talents of the band students. Tickets include dinner, dessert, silent auction and The superior musical talent! Tickets can be purchased from any RHS band student or by contacting the High School at 270-726-8421.
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Mar 7, 2019
Chandler Silvey to sign with
Kentucky Wesleyan Friday
Standout wide receiver Chandler Silvey, who played a big role in the Logan County Cougars 21 wins the past two years, will sign to play collegiate football for Kentucky Wesleyan during a cermeony Friday at the Logan Career & Technical Center at 3:30 p.m. Silvey is also a member of the Cougar baseball team.
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Mar 6, 2019
Walmart Express Pickup Tower
ribbon cutting Thursday
The Logan County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting for the new Russellville Walmart Express Pickup Tower Thursday from 8-9 a.m. The public is invited.
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Mar 5, 2019
Death claims retired
educator Vivian Neagle
WRUS radio has announced the death Tuesday morning of Vivian Neagle, 76, a retired business teacher from Chandlers and Logan County high schools. She was on the orignal faculty of LCHS. Mrs. Neagle was the wife of WRUS newsman /morning air personality/co-owner Don Neagle. Listen to WRUS for funeral arrangements.
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Mar 5, 2019
Lawrence's operatic recital postponed
From Russellville Arts Council's Larry Vaught: So sorry to report that the Operatic Recital with Hannah Lawrence of Austin Peay State University at the Historic Logan County Courthouse will NOT TAKE PLACE this week (due to her pianist's health...that's me!). BUT we are looking forward to rescheduling this wonderful singer and some of her Austin Peay friends in a month or so as the Opera Department prepares a production of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta "The Pirates of Penzance"! Check back later for an update.
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Mar 4, 2019
Barren County topples Lady Cougars
The game was never close in the Barren County Trojanettes' 71-41 win over Logan County in the Fourth Region semifinals at Diddle Arena. Monday. Coach Piper Lindsey's team led 42-18 at the half. The Trojanettes out-rebounded the Lady Cougars 48-18. Elizabeth Bertram led Barren with 16 points and Bailey Pedigo had 12. Mallory Pedigo played solid defense on Logan's Sarah Beth Hale, holding her to 6 points. Paige Vanzant topped Logan with 9 points. Carlie Alvis scored 7 and Blayke Bingham hit a pair of 3-pointers. Barren County advances to the regional finals with a 30-4 record. Coach Finley Baird's Lady Cougars finished 22-11 and as 13th District champions.
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Mar 4, 2019
Chamber's annual dinner March 12
“The Magic in Logan County” is the theme for the Logan Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner Tuesday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m. The $37 ticket includes the dinner and program at the Logan County Extension Office. RSVP’s are requested by March 8 by calling 27-726-2206.
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Mar 4, 2019
MSVA teas wins v'ball
championship at Hoptown
Although he has given up his ultra-successful role as coach of Logan County High School Volleyball, Steven Lyne is helping develop young players. This weekend he coached the MSVA U14 team to a 5-0 record and the championship of the Spring Showcase in Hopkinsville. Members of the team are Kinsey Hayes, Carolina Kelley, Lucy Chester, Kaitlyn Scruggs, Makenzee Bryan, Reagan Christian, Abi Miller, Lindy Mitchell & Lilli Harris.
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Mar 3, 2019
LCHS grad may be contestant
on American Idol soon
A 2008 graduate of Logan County High School is expected to be shown on the first episode of American Idol's 17th season, which begins tonight on ABC. Adam McPhaill is now known as Adam Mac and is in the music business in Nashville. He describes his music as "country with a little bit of soul and a little bit of twang." He earned an audition for the show's 12th season in 2013 and traveled to Baton Rouge, La. for that. He lists among his family members mom Betty McPhaill, sister Lisa Rose and brother Stanley McPhaill. The show will air at 7 p.m. Sunday on Bowling Green's Channel 13 and Nashville's Channel 2 with host Ryan Seacrest and judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan & Lionel Richie. His song "Black and White" can be seen on YouTube.
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Mar 1, 2019
Central ends great Cougar
season in regional semis
Logan County led three times early in its regional semifinal game Friday at Diddle Arena, but the Warren Central Dragons took over and led 26-17 after a quarter. That margin reached 14 at halftime, and Coach William Unseld’s Dragons led by as much as 22 in the third quarter on the way to a 93-77 win, even though Rooster Woodard’s six straight free throws cut it to 12 late in the game. Kelby Epley had a good offensive game with 22 points as his high school career ended. Woodard scored 19, Dalton Thompson 13 and Third Bell 10. Reggie Powell led the defense despite drawing four fouls in the first half. Reserve Jay Hardison hit two quick 3-pointers in limited action. Four Dragons scored in double figures, led by Tayshaun Bibb with 24 and Kobe Brents with 19. The Cougars finished 25-7 in Coach John Tinsley’s first season at the Cougar helm.
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