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Oct 31, 2024
RMS to host Family Wellness Night Monday
Family Wellness Night will be held for all ages at Russellville Middle School this Monday from 5-7 p.m. Dinner and activities will be provided along with fun, family and giveaways. It will be in the RMS Cafeteria. Advance questions can be answered at 270-726-8428.
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Oct 31, 2024
Thanksgiving Tractor Pull planned
The Logan County Cattlemen’s Association in conjunction with the Logan County Antique Engine and Tractor Club will present the Turkey Track Thanksgiving Tractor Pull on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 30, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Logan County Ag Arena. Details can be found in the accompanying graphic. For more information call Kevin Williams at 615-766-6741 or Kenny Yokley at 270-221-5466.
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Oct 30, 2024
Early voting open next three days
From Logan County Clerk Stacy Watkins: Any registered Logan County Voter is welcome to visit the Extension office at 255 John Paul Ave to vote early Thursday the 31st, Friday the 1st or Saturday the 2nd, from 8am to 4pm! Please remember, Election Officers are not allowed to help ANYONE determine how to vote so it's very important to review the questions/amendments beforehand!
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Oct 30, 2024
Trick or Treat hours set for Logan and its cities
Trick or Treat hours for the four cities in Logan County and for the rest of the county have been announced. They are 4:30-7 p.m. in Adairville, 5-7:30 in Auburn, 5-7 in both Lewisburg and Russellville, and 4:30-7:30 in the unincorporated areas outside the cities.
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Oct 30, 2024
Kentucky League of Cities honors Lewisburg
KLC Executive Director/CEO J.D. Chaney and Immediate Past President/Auburn Mayor Mike Hughes present a Level III Master of City Governance award to Lewisburg Mayor Kathy Stewart.
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Oct 29, 2024
East edges Lady Cougars in 5 sets
Leading two sets to one, the Logan County Lady Cougars needed to win one of the last two sets Tuesday to advance to the Fourth Region Volleyball Tournament finals. It didn't happen, though. Warren East, which was a slight favorite going in, scraped by with a 25-23 win in the fourth set. Then the Lady Raiders won the deciding set 15-9. Coach Caleb Sheffield's Lady Cougars, who were the defending regional champion and a state quarterfinalist in 2023, finished this season 20-15. Lydia Owens and Aubrey Sears received all-regional awards from Metcalfe County Athletic Director Josh Allen.
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Oct 26, 2024
Logan to open v'ball region Sunday
Three of the five top-rated volleyball teams in the Fourth Region Tournament, including Logan County, have drawn into the upper bracket. The good news is that number one Bowling Green (30-6 overall, 11-1 region) is not one of them. The Lady Cougars (19-11, 22-1, 5th) will play Clinton County ((14-18, 9-10, 12th) at 4 p.m. Sunday at Metcalfe County. In their bracket are South Warren (21-11, 12-5, 3rd) and Warren East (19-10, 13-5, 4th). Coach Steven Lyne’s Todd Central team (18-16, 8-6, 9th) goes against BGH Monday. A Logan win would send the Lady Cougars into Tuesday’s 5:30 p.m. semifinals. The championship match will start at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
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Oct 26, 2024
Cougar Middle teams to host SKY championships tonight
The SKY Conference Football Middle School Championships will be decided at Logan County High School Saturday evening. Both the 7th and 8th grade Logan County teams play in both games tomorrow. The 7th grade game starts at 6 p.m. vs. Allen County-Scottsville. The 8th grade finals will follow, which matches Logan County against Barren County in a rematch of last year’s 7th grade Championship.
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Oct 25, 2024
Cougars come from behind to beat East
Down 19-0 after a quarter, the Logan County Cougars ground out a 27-19 Class 4A district victory at Warren East Friday to move into a three-way tie for the number four spot in district standings. The game ended with the Cougar defense stopping the East runner inches short of the goal line on a play that started inside the Cougar 1-yard-line on a play that started with a tenth of a second showing on the clock. Among those making important offensive plays for the winners were Christian Helle, Ridge Holman, Brady Hinton, Cooper Parker, TySean Thomeczek, Elijah Sells, Caiden Kirby and the offensive line, who drove the Raider defense back over 80 yards on what proved to be the clinching touchdown.
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Oct 25, 2024
Panthers blast Fulton County for championship
The Russellville Panthers won convincingly with a 40-12 road drubbing at Fulton County Friday. Their fifth win in their last six games clinched the Class 1A, Region 1, District 1 championship for Coach Mikie Benton’s Panthers. Sophomore Jamarion Gardner passed the 1,000-yard mark rushing for the season and senior quarterback Hunter Hallman broke the 1,000-yard barrier passing in this game. The Panthers have one more regular season game before they begin the playoffs at home.
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Oct 23, 2024
Panther Band headed to state
After finishing third in regional competition this weekend, the Russellville Panther Band will compete at the Kentucky Music Education Association State Semifinals in Louisville Saturday morning and hopefully the finals that night. Director Trevor Cardwellm Assistant Director Brian Elliott and their band will leave for Louisville Friday at 5 p.m. from Rhea Stadium. They will go around Carrico Park Square and then take East Fourth Street and Bowling Green Road to Derby City. Russellville/Logan County residents who would like to show their support for the band are urged to be along that route to cheer them on.
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Oct 23, 2024
RHS players named all-district
Russellville High School has announced the names of athletes on some Panther teams who have recently been named all-district. In boys soccer, the honors went to Riley Hatfield, Eli Flippen, and Mason Davenport for being honored as All District Soccer players. Russellville Lady Panthers' Finley Miller and Mya Rangel were selected to the 13th District Volleyball All-Season Team.
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Oct 22, 2024
Lady Cougars win 22nd straight district title
The Logan County Lady Cougars have won their 22nd consecutive 13th District Volleyball championship. In fact, it has been 7,769 days since they have lost a district match in either the regular season or postseason. Coach Caleb Sheffield’s team beat Todd Central 25-22, 25-11, 25-14 in Tuesday’s finals at LCHS, The Lady Cougars had eliminated Russellville 25-2, 25-10. 25-13 on Monday. Lady Cougars Aubrey Sears, Lindy Mitchell, Lydia Owens, and Kirsten Harris were named to the 13th District All Season Team.
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Oct 21, 2024
Clash to open volleyball district tourney
The host Logan County Lady Cougars are favored to win their 22nd straight district volleyball championship this week, starting with a Clash of the Lady Cats tonight at 5:30 against Russellville. Coach Caleb Sheffield's team hopes to extend the program's streak of not having lost a district match in over 20 years. The Lady Panthers are coached by Bailey Howell and Jerry Thweatt. Franklin-Simpson and Todd Central will play the second match tonight. The tournament finals will be Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the LCHS Auxiliary/Volleyball Gym.
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Oct 20, 2024
Russellville Christmas Bazaar planned
The 4th Annual Russellville Christmas Bazaar will be held Sunday, Nov. 24, from noon to 5 p.m. at the old armory. Planners are now accepting vendor applications, This event is part of the Russellville Downtown Open House day hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Contact Katie Sandlin by call or text at 270-646-0400 for more information or application. Limited spaces available.
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Oct 19, 2024
New Vision at First Baptist hosting first community event
The first community event sponsored by soon-to-merge New Vision Community Church and First Baptist Church will be a Trunk or Treat at First Baptist’s 277 South Main Street in Russellville location. It will be Sunday, Oct. 27, from 5-7 p.m. Check out the Auburn Bank Community Calendar for more Halloween events coming up today and in the next couple of weeks.
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Oct 18, 2024
Biggest football games of season tonight
The most important football games of the regular season will be played tonight by local teams. Often, the Logan County-Hopkinsville game has been for the district championship, but tonight the winners will most likely ensure themselves a playoff berth representing their six-team Class 4A district. Host Logan (3-4 overall,1-2 district) is a two-point favorite over the Tigers (2-5, 1-2). Russellville (3-4, 1-0) and Caverna (5-2, 1-0) are guaranteed playoff berths in their four-team Class 1A district, but tonight’s winner will most likely be the number one seed in the postseason. Host Caverna is rated fifth in the state, but the Panthers have won three of their last four games. WRUS will broadcast the RHS game live tonight and a recorded version of the Cougar game at 1 p.m. Saturday.
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Oct 17, 2024
Kentucky Schools Commissioner to visit Logan Friday
Kentucky Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher will visit with Logan County Schools leaders Friday. He will be hosted by Superintendent Dan Costellow and Assistant Superintendent Ben Kemplin. Planned are a tour of Olmstead School at 10 a.m,, tour the Logan County Career and Technical Center at 11:45, and talk during lunch with the seven county principals, school board members, central office staff, and Rep. Jason Petrie.
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Oct 17, 2024
L EAD Board calls meeting for property/prospect issues
The Logan Industrial Development Authority, Inc. (LEAD) will hold a called meeting Monday, Oct. 21, at noon in the Logan County Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room in the Harrison-Hite Building, 116 South Main Street, Russellville. After discussion of the contract on the contract for the spec building now under construction in West Russellville, the board will go into closed session for “discussion of property/prospect issues.” No specifics were announced. The purpose of a spec building is to have the basics of a site ready to attract new industries to the community,
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Oct 16, 2024
Bitty Ball registration begins Monday
Registration for Bitty Ball basketball begins Monday at the Russellville Recreation Center. This is for first and second graders. Signups can be done during regular office hours and on most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-7 p.m. through Nov. 21 except next week, when the extended hours will be only on Monday, Oct. 28.
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Oct 14, 2024
Check out Calendars on The LoJo
The Tobacco & Heritage Festival is over, and the schools’ two-week breaks are now a memory, but there’s still a multitude of fun events coming up in the Land of Logan in the next few weeks. We at The LoJo have worked hard to list as many events as possible, their times and locations in our public calendars. Put it on your personal calendar to check out the Auburn Bank Community Calendar and the Roy’s Bar-B-Que Sports Calendar daily. Also send us notices about events your organization wants to publicize, and we’ll do out best to let our many readers know about them.
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Oct 14, 2024
Auburn names its own top Haybale winners
The Williams Flooring Center entry on Main Street has been named Auburn's favorite in a contest conducted by Auburn Kentucky Tourism. Livvy Mae Boutique's entry, which was first-place winner in Logan County Tourism's Haybale Trail competition, placed second, and Susan Lynn Forsyth's entry, which earned a third place nod in one of the county divisions, was also third in this one.
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Oct 14, 2024
Cougar basketball tryouts this week
Tryouts for the 2024-25 Logan County Cougar basketball season will be held on Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for those athletes not participating in a fall sport. There will be a separate tryout on Sunday, Oct. 20l from 1:30-2:30 p.m.for those that are currently playing a fall sport. You must have an updated KHSAA physical in order to tryout. Questions? Contact Coach Frick at josh.frick@logan.kyschools.us
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Oct 14, 2024
Auburn Halloween Costume Contest set Oct. 26
The Auburn Halloween Costume Contest will be held Saturday, Oct, 26, on the Square following the parade at approximately 7 p.m. There will be five age divisions from birth to senior citizens.
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Oct 14, 2024
Lewisburg Bank's final 130thbirthday bash Friday
Lewisburg Banking Company has been celebrating its 130th anniversary in each of its branches in the other three cities in Logan County, This Friday the final celebration will be held at the main office in Lewisburg at 287 North Main Street from noon-3 p.m. The public is welcome.
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Oct 13, 2024
Lady Cougars win regional opener
Pulling an impressive upset, the Logan County Lady Cougars edged visiting Barren County 4-3 Sunday evening to advance to Tuesday's regional semifinals on their home field Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Statistics for the game aren't available yet. Coach Barry McReynolds' team now plays Bowling Green, which knocked off Barren County 7-1 in the tournament opener earlier in the day.
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Oct 13, 2024
Fall Cruise-in and Car Show at Kirby Sunday
The Fourth Annual Fall Cruise-in and Car Show will be held at Kirby Funeral Services Russellville next Sunday from1-4 p.m. The parking lot is located at the intersection of the Franklin and Bowling Green roads at Russellville’s East End. Justin Kirby and Clay Bilyeu are the planners of the event.
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Oct 13, 2024
Auburn Zombie 5K Saturday
Auburn’s 6th Annual Zombie 5K will be held this Saturday with check-in, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Auburn Park Pavilion. The run will begin at 5 p.m. The fee is $35 Costumes are encouraged, and a prize will be given for the best overall costume. The link for online registration is in the accompanying bracket.
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Oct 13, 2024
SOKY Commercial Pesticide Training to be in Logan
This year’s SOKY Commercial Pesticide Training will be conducted at the Logan County Extension Office on Nov. 18. This counts toward required training for Commercial CEUs and costs $50 per person. Speakers will include Dr, Carl Bradley, Dee Mallory, Jeremy Sandifer, Sgt. Jason Morris, Dr. Travis Legleiter and Dr. Dam Strunk.
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Oct 13, 2024
Olmstead 5-Mile Trick or Treat planned
The Olmstead area will hold one again its Old Fashioned Trick or Treat Halloween evening from 4:30-7. It will include a 5-Mile loop in the Olmstead area, including Watermelon Road, Cedar Grove, Lickskillet and Olmstead Road.
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Oct 13, 2024
Coon Range Chili Supper and Bingo
The Coon Range Fish & Game Club will hold its annual Chili Supper with Bingo on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 4-8 p.m. Bingo begins at 5 p.m.
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Oct 13, 2024
Auburn Halloween Contest Saturda
A Halloween Costume Contest will be held at the Auburn Park Pavilion Saturday, Oct. 19, beginning at 2 p.m. It’s for ages one month through 17. Pets aren’t allowed. Pictures will be taken.
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Oct 13, 2024
Girls regional soccer tournaments begins at LCHS today
The Girls 4th Region Soccer Tournament begins this afternoon at Logan County High School. The host Lady Cougars play Russell County at 5 p.m., the second game of the day. The LCHS soccer field is on the easternmost edge of the campus.
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Oct 11, 2024
Lady Cougars to play Russell County in region
Host Logan County will play Russell County Sunday at 5 p.m. in the Fourth Region Girls Soccer Tournament. Bowling Green and Barren County will play the 3 p.m. opener. Russell County has won 19 matches and is rated fourth in the region. A win would send the Lady Cougars into Tuesday's 5:30 semifinals.
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Oct 10, 2024
RRFD Annual Fundraiser at Corinth Oct. 19
The Corinth Substation will be the site of Russellville Rural Fire Department's Annu Fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 19, beginning at 5 p.m. Food, fun and prizes will be featured. The price is $9 for adults and $6 for children. The statiom is located at 5568 Franklin Road.
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Oct 10, 2024
Logan Jr. Pro Basketball signups end Friday
The Logan County Jr. Pro Basketball registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 11 (no late sign ups accepted). It's open to students enrolled in Logan County Schools grades 1-6. Go to the announcement on The Logan Journal's Facebook page and click the link to register.
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Oct 10, 2024
JROTC offering Haunted House, Haunted Hayride
The Logan County High School JROTC is presenting its Carnevil Haunted House and Haunted Hayride on Friday, Oct. 18, from 5:30-10:30 p.m. and the following evening from 6-10:30. All0inclusive admission is priced at $15 per person. Funds go to Child Youth Services, and tickets will be sold at the door.
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Oct 10, 2024
Adler announces his Logan 'athletic team'
Logan County Athletic Director Todd Adler, who is in his first year as head of athletic programs in the Logan County Schools after assisting Greg Howard the past few years, has named his “athletic team” of those assisting him in making events run smoothly. They are assistant athletic directors Michael Crawford and Josh Frick and event managers Ethan Meguiar, Carrie Kelley, Kelby Epley and Kelley Jordan.
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Oct 9, 2024
Lady Cougars shut out Todd in soccer district
The Logan County Lady Cougars held off host Todd Central 2-0 Tuesday in the semifinals of the 13th District Soccer Tournament Tuesday. Scoring the goals were Nia Scipio & Lilaina Veigel on assists by Lily Humble & Maria Ojeda. Goalkeepers ensuring the shutout win were Kyla Bilyeu with 5 saves and Emma Bean with a sixth. Coach Barry McReynolds also sent on the field Sydney Walker, Caroline Timmons, Finja Schaefer, Adalyn Rogers, Kaylee Poe, Destini Pascual, Chloe Meredith, Kenzie Frcka, Richlynn Elam, Haley Cowan, Ava Cowan & Caroline Boortz. The Lady Cougars will play in the finals Thursday at 5:30 against top seed Franklin-Simpson, which beat Russellville 10-2 Monday.
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Oct 7, 2024
Rising country music star JD Shelburne returning to Festival
Country music star JD Shelburne, a Kentucky native whose popularity is growing across the nation, will return to Russellville to headline the grand finale concert of the Logan County Tobacco & Heritage Festival this Saturday, beginning at 6 p.m. The concert is free. Those attending are encouraged to bring their own seating.
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Oct 6, 2024
Lady Cougar Soccer Run & Walk
Logan County Lady Cougar Soccer will sponsor its Color Run & Walk on Saturday, Oct. 19, beginning at 10 a.m. at the school's cross country course. Participants will get a Color Run teeshirt. The fee is $35 for participants and $5 for spectators.
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Oct 6, 2024
Monday final day for voter registration
Tomorrow is the last day to register to vote in November’s General Election. Registration can be done online or at the office of Logan County Clerk Stacy Watkins on East Third Street in Russellville from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. See the accompanying graphic for details.
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Oct 6, 2024
RHS girls win soccer finale
Led by Trystanne Hickman & Chloe Penrod, the Russellville Lady Panthers dominated Butler County 6-0 Friday for their first win in the last match of the regular season. Hickman scored four goals and added two assists. Goalkeeper Penrod recorded 21 saves in the shutout. Raigan Fuston had both a goal and an assist, Alexis De La Cruz scored, and M’Riyah Boyd added an assist. Also playing for Coach Eric Evans’ team in the win were Iriana Banks, Shaelynn Cross, Brooklyn Ray, Jazara Ray and Kendyll Wright.
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Oct 4, 2024
Underdog Panthers bomb Bombers
The old gambler’s plea “7 come 11” proved to be too conservative for the Russellville Panthers Friday night. With 7 seconds gone in the game, RHS led 7-0 on a 7-yard fumble into the end zone by the visiting Ballard Memorial Bombers. Despite Ballard’s being an 8-point favorite, RHS led 21-8 after a quarter, 35-8 at halftime, and 48-8 midway through the third quarter, starting the clock on its rapid run. Tutu McKeage scored that timely touchdown, his fourth of the game. Jamarion Gardner had rushed for 118 yards on 7 carries by halftime, Hunter Hallman had thrown for 81 yards on 5 completions, and JaCovean Temple-Dickerson 3 receptions for 58 yards and a 41-yard touchdown [ass from Hallman. The Panthers had 201 yards in total offense in the first half, as compared to Ballard’s 96, dragged down by minus 53 yards rushing. Gordon totaled 163 yards on the ground, giving him over 600 yards in the last four games, three of them wins. The Panthers are off next week before going to Caverna for what is expected to the district championship on Oct. 18.
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Oct 4, 2024
Thunder on the Square set Sunday
Thunder on the Square car show will be held this Sunday from 10-5 on Carrico Park Square in Russellville as the Logan County Tobacco & Heritage Festival reaches its midpoint. Clay Bilyeu is the driving force behind these events.
Oct. 4, 2024
Panthers enter district play at home tonight
All-important district play begins tonight at Rhea Stadium when the Russellville Panthers entertain Ballard Memorial in Class 1A’s western-most district. This will be RHS’ only home district game before the playoffs. Coach Mikie Benton’s Panthers are coming off three straight strong outings, which include impressive wins over Trigg County and Todd Central and a solid performance for most of the game against Franklin-Simpson. Sophomore Jamarion Gardner has been a force, rushing for 223 yards and 4 touchdowns on just 11 carries at Elkton. Ballard (3-3) is still an 8-point favorite in KHSAA RPI rankings. Game time is 7 p.m. with live coverage on WRUS.
Oct. 3, 2024
Cougars to host powerful district foe Tilghman
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