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Jun 24, 2024
Logan County featured in Jeopardy question
A $1,200 question on the ultra-popular game show Jeopardy today began with the words “Logan County, Ky…” The category was “Where’s the meeting?” The entire question asked by host Ken Jennings: Logan County, Ky. in 1800 is credited as the birthplace of the fervent religious gatherings called these 4-letter meetings.” This was referring to the Great Awakening at the Red River Meetinghouse between Adairville and Schochoh. A replica of the church building still stands on the site and attracts visitors annually from around the world. The correct answer was “camp meetings.” (Remember, they were looking for a 4-letter word.) None of the three contestants offered an answer.
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Jun 20, 2024
RHS Principal Booth accepts
top post in Trigg County
Russellville High School Principal Rex Booth has been named superintendent of the Trigg County Schools, effective July 1. Booth has been principal of both RHS for three years. He was previously counselor and head basketball coach at RHS after the Booths came to Russellville in 2015, but they left briefly for a principalship in his native Edmonson County. He and his wife Shannon have been very active in the community, and we was close to many faculty and staff members as well as students.
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Jun 20, 2024
Library offering coffee paining,
Tie-dying for adults classes
Two special art classes are being offered by Logan County Public Library in July. At 5 p.m. on July 8, Coffee Painting will involve exploring a new medium, coffee. Laura Christmas will be the instructor. On July 18 at 10 a.m., under the tent participants can try different tie dye techniques. The library will provide the dye and white handkerchiefs, while supplies last, but if you want to bring a shirt or other white item to dye, feel free. Space is very limited, so it’s important to contact the library early to reserve a space.
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Jun 16, 2024
Fair livestock shows run Monday-Friday
The Logan County Fair has expanded and has been divided into two segments this year. The one which emphasizes agriculture is this week. Livestock shows are scheduled the first five days. Monday’s Beef Cattle Show begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday’s Alpaca Show starts at 1. Dairy Cattle will be shown Wednesday, beginning at 10 a.m. Goats and sheep will share the focus on Thursday with goats beginning at 5 and sheep 30 minutes later. The main swine show will start at 6 p.m. Friday, but the KDA Gilt Show is scheduled at 10 a.m. All shows are in the Ag Arena in the UK Ag Complex beside the Extension Office.
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Jun 6, 2024
Ben Slack plays key role in UK Baseball
Russellville High School graduate Ben Slack is an important part of the nationally second-ranked University of Kentucky baseball team, which entertains Oregon State this weekend for a berth in the NCAA World Series. Slack was known primarily for academic excellence and swimming at RHS. He has continued great things in the classroom, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science with a minor in History. He played club men’s volleyball for UK and was president of the team as a junior. He had to give it up this semester to serve as sports information director for the Bat Cats during arguably the best season in program history. He couldn’t have asked for a better year to fill that key role.
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Jun 5, 2024
Logan Chamber's Men in Business
Luncheon features local businessmen
The Logan County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Men in Business Luncheon will be Thursday, June 20, at the Logan County Extension Office. This year the event will include a discussion by a panel of local businessmen, including Mike Buckentin of Logan Aluminum, Lee Coursey of Russellville Dental Lab, USMC (Ret) Maj. Gen. Jerry Humble of the O’Bannon House Preservation Foundation, Chris McGinnis of WRUS, and Osmany Portales of Portales Building and Remodeling LLC. Advance tickets can be purchased from the Chamber.
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Jun 5, 2024
Reis named RMS assistant principal
Russellville Middle School has announced the selection of Pete Ries as RMS Assistant Principal. Coach Ries has been a member of the Russellville Independent School District in many capacities. A press release states, "We know those experiences will suit us well in the coming years. We look forward to great things from Russellville Middle School and adding Mr. Ries to the team will only cement that process."
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Jun 5, 2024
Southern Heights planning
Foster Parents Night Out
All foster or adoptive parents in Logan or Todd counties are invited to the SHBC Foster Parents Night Out on Aug. 2, beginning at 6 p.m. at Southern Heights Baptist Church. Registration is now underway and lasts through July 13. Included will be a special parent dinner, a parent worship and devotions, and a kids drop-off at the church’s Legacy Center Gym where pizza and activities will be offered. For information, call 270-726-3491 or visit the church’s website.
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Jun 3, 2024
Farmers' Market Tuesday
hours different this year
The hours for Tuesday sessions of the Logan County Farmers' Market this year have changed. For the first time ever, vendors will be open on Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. The idea is to give people on their way home from work to stop by to pick up food items for the evening meal. Currently, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, zucchini, potatoes, cabbage, candy onions and jellies are among the produce available. The market is located under the pavilion on the south side of the Logan County Extension Ag Complex.
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Jun 3, 2024
NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet set
The Russellville-Logan County NAACP will host the 44th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on June 8 at the Russellville Memorial City/County Park. The program will begin at 6 p.m. The guest speaker will be County Judge Executive Phil Baker. He will have a presentation for our audience and a message directly for our 2024 NAACP Scholarship recipient, Treyvonn Rashard Stevenson from Russellville High School. A menu of smoked beef, fried chicken, green beans and more which includes a variety of desserts and beverages. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for guests under 18 years old.
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