1/30/2014

Barnes leads Lady Cougar win Sophomore Brooke Barnes scored 16 points Thursday to lead the Logan County Lady Cougars to a 37-32 win over visiting Daviess County. She also had a team-high 6 rebounds while Megan Lindsey pulled down 5 boards. Barnes added to the best game of her career so far with 4 steals, and she also blocked a shot. Katelyn Jones & Maegann Hardison each had 6 points and 4 rebounds. Taleia Mason & Hardison both added 3 assists and 2 steals.

1/29/2014

Lead, win slips away from Logan

With Logan County leading 49-44, the visiting Barren County Trojans went on a 12-0 run late in the fourth quarter to win 61-55 Tuesday. Coach Warren Cunningham’s Trojans outscored the home team 22-12 in the final period after Logan led 30-26 at halftime. Ben Leftwich scored 17, Barrett Billingsley 15 and Charley McCoy 11 for Barren. Landon Stratton led Logan with 18 point. Ben Wright scored 16 and had 12 rebounds. Taylor Blakemore scored 13. Garrison Rosser had 4 assists, one more than J.R. Morrow.

1/29/2014

Panther away game moved home

Daviess County will be at Jim Young Gymnasium for a boys doubleheader with the junior varsity game this Saturday, beginning at 6 p.m., according to Russellville High School Athletic Director Nathan Thompson. The game was originally scheduled to be in Owensboro.

1/28/2014

Nancy Calloway becomes third attorney to file for district judge race

Nancy E. Calloway of Elkton filed for 7th District Judge Tuesday in the office of Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes. Calloway becomes the third attorney in the race for the seat now held by the retiring Judge Sue Carol Browning. The other two candidates are Ken Williams of Lewisburg and Jason Petrie of Elkton. That means a primary election is necessitated to narrow the field to two for November. Tuesday was the last day to file for offices subject to primaries.

1/28/2014

Logan crushes Lady Trojans 66-32

The Logan County Lady Cougars were dominant Tuesday in crushing visiting Barren County 66-32. Junior guard  Maegann Hardison had 18 points, 7 rebounds, 5 steals and 5 assists to break out of a slump. Senior center Katelyn Jones had 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocked shots. Senior forward Megan Lindsey was second in scoring with 11 points, and she had 3 each of steals and rebounds.  Cierra Johnson had 4 each of points and 3 rebounds. Deja Thompson, Rachel Barnett & Brooke Barnes each scored 6 points with Barnes getting 4 rebounds for Coach Finley Woodard’s team.

1/28/2014

Seven enter political races on final

day to file for public offices

Seven people filed their candidacy papers in the office of County Clerk Scottie Hopper Tuesday, the final day to file for offices subject to primary elections this year. They were Republican Chris Hightower for jailer, Democrats Chris Wilcutt & Roger Dale Knight for 3^rd District magistrate, Democrat Randy Berry for 3^rd District constable & Republican Stephen W. Rogers for 5^thDistrict constable, and Joe Laird & Larry Wilcutt in the non-partisan Russellville City Council race. Watch The LoJo for a complete list of candidates.

1/27/2014

Popular long-time eateries going smoke-fee but fire destroys BBQ pit

Two of Russellville's oldest and best-known restaurants have taken a big step by going smoke-free. Roy's Bar B-Q announced Friday that the popular restaurant, which for many years was a haven for smokers, was officially smoke-free. This weekend Colonial Inn, which may be the county's oldest eatery, posted an announcement that it would be smoke-free beginning this Saturday, Feb. 1. Smokers have long been part of the regulars there. Unfortunately, the same night that Roy's made the announcement, the building in back of the restaurant where the barbecue is cooked burned. Roy's is still open, however.

1/27/2014

Albert Head, Jeff Harris file for Russellville council, surveyor

Two more candidates filed for public office Monday in the next to the last day of the filing period. Albert Head has entered the race for Russellville City Council. Until now, only the six incumbents had been candidates, but this means an election must be held in November. Six more would have to file Tuesday to force a primary election. Jeff Harris, the incumbent county surveyor, filed for that office again. Tuesday is the last day to file for offices involving primaries. The deadline is 4 p.m. in the office of County Clerk Scottie Harper.

1/27/2014

Voter registration being offered by Concerned Citizens weekdays

Voter registration is available every weekday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Concerned Citizens of Russellville/Logan County headquarters, which is located at the KP Hall, 428 East Fifth Street in Russellville. The deadline to register for the May 20 primary is April 20.

1/26/2014

Rachyl Miller to sign to play volleyball for Asbury University Monday

Logan County High School senior Rachyl Miller will sign to play college volleyball with Asbury University on Monday at 1:30 pm in the school’s media center. During her four years with the program, Miller saw the team record a 117-38 record with an Elite Eight finish in the KHSAA state volleyball tournament, a regional championship, two regional runner-up finishes. and four district championships for Coach Steven Lyne. Miller was named MVP of the region both for the regular season and the regional tournament this year. Athletic Director Hugh McReynolds says the school invites the public to attend. Coach J.P. Rader's Asbury Eagles made it to the NAIA National Tournament this year and finished with a 34-8 record.

1/26/2014

Todd adult ed, newspaper both named best in state in their fields

The Todd County Adult Education Center has received word that it is now the top performing center among 120 statewide, according to the Todd County Standard, which was named the top small weekly newspaper in the state for the eighth straight year this weekend. Russellville High School graduate Pat Vick McKinley heads the adult learning center, and another RHS grad, Jeff Penick, is an instructor. The newspaper is owned and managed by Russellville residents Ryan and Jenni Craig. Marty Dowell of Russellville, who composes the ads for the Standard, dominated the advertising awards from KPA as well.

1/25/2014

Scotties beat RHS to win All A title

The Glasgow Scotties joined Coach Justin Stinson’s Lady Scotties in advancing to the state Class A Classic Friday by beating visiting Russellville 77-70 in the 4^th Region finals Friday. Coach John Tinsley’s team outscored RHS slightly in every quarter except the third. Nelson Glas scored 19, Anthony Walker & Milas Norris each added 15, and Jacob Poynter 10 for the champs. The Panthers hit eight 3-pointers with Barrett Croslin hitting 3, Lee McMurry & Coco Darden 2 each, and Micah Naylor 1. McMurry scored 23, including 10 in the third quarter. Croslin got 8 of his 15 in the fourth quarter. Michael Naylor added 12 and Darden 10.

1/25/2014

Gooch leads WKU past ULL

Junior All-America candidate Chastity Gooch of Franklin continued her domination of the Sun Belt Conference with 22 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks as WKU pulled away from Louisiana-Lafayette and won 68-63 in the Cajundome. Gooch was joined in double figures by redshirt freshman Kendall Noble with 19 points, and sophomore Micah Jones with 12 points. Coach Michelle Clark-Heard's Lady Toppers (13-5, 5-2) improved to 3-1 on the road in league play this season, having won three straight. George Fant of Warren Central had 25 points in Coach Ray Harper's Toppers' win earlier in the day.

1/25/2014

Lincoln Day Dinner today at 5:30 to be held at Logan Extension Office

Tonight's Logan County Lincoln Day Dinner has been moved from its original location to the Logan County Extension Office to accommodate more people. The doors will open at 5 p.m. and the meal will begin at 5:30. Entertainment will be provided by The Griffith Clan. Speakers will include U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Ed Whitfield and state Sen. Whitney Westerfield, along with a spokesman for U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell and local Republican candidates. Tickets are $10 and can be obtained at the door.

1/24/2014

F-S seals district leadership with 58-42 win against Logan’s Lady Cougars

In a game that saw the homestanding Logan County Lady Cougars make almost as many turnovers as points during the middle quarters, the Franklin-Simpson Lady Cats assured themselves the top seed in the 13th District tournament with a 58-42 win over second-place LCHS. Kaprechia Powell held F-S star Sydney Gooch scoreless in the first quarter, but Gooch scored seven straight points in the second quarter to put Coach Josh Matthews' team up 32-15 at the half. The lead reached 53-27 on Keely Morrow's 16th and 17th points, but Logan got two points each from Laura Hunt, Logan Williamson & Telia Mason plus Deja Thompson's second 3-pointer of the quarter to make the final score closer .Katelyn Jones led Logan with 11 points & 7 rebounds, In support of 8th grader Morrow, Gooch and Jenna Curtis each scored 14 and Megan Krantz 10.

1/23/2014

Young woman critically injured in wreck near Auburn Wednesday evening

A young Logan Countian with many law enforcement ties was severely injured in a traffic accident near South Union Wednesday evening. Kelly Whittaker is in Vanderbilt University Medical Center, recovering from head injuries she suffered when the vehicle she was driving struck a tandem truck on U.S. 68-80, which was driven by James Kemp of Russellville. Kelly, 28, was discovered to have an aneurism when treatment began, and her husband, Russellville Policeman Seth Whittaker, said on Facebook Thursday morning that the aneurysm ruptured as a result of the wreck. He said her “vitals and breathing are good at this point,” but that angiogram, which he called a “live study of her blood vessels in her brain,” was scheduled this morning. Mrs. Whittaker is the daughter of Warren County Sheriff Major Randy Hargis, according to Deborah Highland of the Bowling Green Daily News. She is the daughter-in-law of Logan County Sheriff Wallace Whittaker and his wife Brenda.

1/22/2014

RHS to play at Todd County Central Thursday in All A regional semifinals

The Russellville Panthers will play at Todd Central Thursday in the semifinals of the All A Classic. The night's first game will match Monroe County, which has the best record in the region, against 15th District rival Glasgow. The first time they played, Coach Stephen Kirkpatrick's Falcons won by 10 points over Glasgow. RHS and Todd are also in the same district. In their first 13th District battle early this season, Coach Phil Todd's Panthers won 79-76. This game does not count on district standings. The regional Class A finals will be Friday at a yet-undetermined site. Thursday's Panther game will be carried live on WRUS by Andy Woodall & Chris McGinnis, beginning about 7:30.

1/22/2014

Chamber Ag Breakfast Jan. 30

The Logan County Chamber of Commerce Annual Agriculture Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7 a.m. the Logan County Extension Office, Russellville. The guest speaker is Drew Graham, Senior Assistant Dean and Director of Advancement at the University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture.  A steak and egg breakfast will be served.  All Chamber members are encouraged to attend. If you’re not a Chamber member but would like to attend, you are welcome to do so.  Please call the Chamber office at 726-2206.

1/21/2014

Police ask for public assistance in investigation of murder

The Russellville Police Department is asking for assistance regarding a vehicle that may hold clues to the murder of Russellvillian Brad Rigney, according to the WHOP radio website. A 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser was at the victim’s residence Dec. 27-28, the report says. Mr. Rigney was found dead in his Rhea Blvd. home on Saturday, Dec. 28. Police have questioned one man who is reported to have said that he sold the vehicle to a junk yard in Hopkinsville. He also is reported to have said it is at a repair shop. Police have not found the vehicle and are asking for public assistance. WHOP says the vehicle may bear the license plate 000-PCJ. Anyone with information about a gold PT Cruiser that can also look like it is silver is asked to contact the Russellville Police Department at 270-726-7669.

1/21/2014

Logan twinbill, RMS boys games called off because of weather forecast

Weather has postponed ball games involving Logan County and Russellville games. LCHS Principal Casey Jaynes has announced that the boy-girl doubleheader against visiting Edmonson County has been canceled. RHS Athletic Director Nathan Thompson says that the middle school boys games against Muhlenberg County have also been axed.

1/20/2014

RATC expansion featured in BG paper

The Bowling Green Daily News ran a story Saturday about the many career education opportunities now available for the Russellville Area Technology Center’s 604 students and about goals to carry out a $10 million, 70 percent expansion that would accommodate teaching many dual credit courses in conjunction with Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technology Center, formerly Bowling Green Tech. Among the faculty members quoted or pictured in Chuck Mason’s story were Melissa Jones, Todd Robinson, Lee Wells, Barry Bond, Mitch Cundiff & Principal Beth Frogue while students quoted or pictured included Corey Stevens, Jessica Anderson, James Utley, Preston Burchett, Butch Blake & Miranda Haley. LEAD Executive Director Tom Harned, who has worked with the expansion/SKYCTC plans, is quoted as saying, “It’s a perfect storm. Everything is coming together.”

1/20/2014

Free soup and chili brunch offered

Concerned Citizens' Seniors Making a Difference in the Community will host a soup and chili brunch at the KP Hall, 428 East Fifth Street in Russellville this Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. Anyone who would like to have a free hot meal then is welcome to attend, says Concerned Citizens Director Dorris Vick.

1/20/2014

RHS teams open regional Class A play

Russellville's basketball teams will play their first round games in the All A regional tonight. Coach Justin McClellan's Lady Panthers and Coach Phil Todd's Panthers will face Cumberland County at Burkesville. Winners will move on to semifinal action later in the week.

1/17/2014

Cougars and Panthers win district games over Todd Central, Franklin

Both Russellville and Logan County won boys games Friday to show how much parity reigns in the 13th District. The Panthers beat visiting Franklin-Simpson 61-49, leading most of the way. Lee McMurry scored 19, Barrett Croslin 18 and Pedro Rivera 13. For the Wildcats, freshman Tavin Lovan scored 22 and captain Demaris Payne 12. Returning from injuries that caused them to miss half the season were Coco Darden of RHS and Jordan Holt of F-S.
Logan won at Todd Central 76-63 a week after losing to Coach Calvin Head's team at home. Scoring is not yet available, but Taylor Blakemore, J.R. Morris, Landon Stratton & Ben Wright hit some big shots at game's end. They needed to with the scoring of the Rebels' Jon Michael Brown, who had 22 points by halftime. Watch The LoJo for more details.

1/17/2014

Logan’s Lady Cougars beat Todd,

RHS scares F-S in girls play

Two good girls games found Logan County winning 39-34 at Todd Central and Russellville giving heavily favored Franklin-Simpson a scare before falling 47-41. Katelyn Jones had 14 points and some huge rebounds while Kapreshia Powell had 11 points and contributed key assists and rebounds in the Lady Cougars' win. Khalia Hampton scored 26 and Loreal Chaney 10 for RHS. Sydney Gooch topped F-S with 22 and Keely Morrow added 13 Watch The LoJo for more details.

1/17/2014

Sheep Gate Ministry featured in Daily News article about their services

The benevolent service of Sheep Gate Feeding and Clothing Ministry in Russellville is featured in the Friday edition of the Bowling Green Daily News. Faith reporter Laurel Wilson tells the story of how a religious mission led by two women provides needed food and clothing for about 300 families each week from a building located on Franklin Street near Russellville Church of God and Roy's Bar-B-Q. Donna Forgy & Debbie Johnson are in charge with help from volunteers, including Katrina Raines, Janice Manning & Kim Givens. Pictured are Stacy Black and her young son Deyson Wilson. Donations are always welcome. The story can be read online at www.bgdailynews.com.

1/17/2014

District games set tonight at RHS, Todd

All eight teams in the 13th District will be in action tonight in only two gyms. Franklin-Simpson will be at Jim Young Gymnasium to play Russellville in RHS' homecoming. (See below for a list of candidates.) Logan County will go to Todd Central to play teams they met just a week ago. Coach Lonnie Mason's Cougars will be trying to avenge a narrow loss to Coach Calvin Head's Rebels. All eight teams have made strong showings, but the only team which has been consistent is Coach Josh Matthews' F-S Lady Cats. All four games will alternate on 610 WRUS with Andy Woodall & Chris McGinnis calling the RHS games and Zack Woodall & Ben Brown airing the LCHS contests.

1/15/2014

Morgan Rich held in check but AC-S handles Logan’s Lady Cougars

Despite holding the region's top-rated player, Morgan Rich, to 12 points, the Logan County Lady Cougars lost to visiting Allen County-Scottsville 71-44 Tuesday. Savannah Gregory led the Lady Patriots with 16 points, and Ashley King added 11.Laura Hunt scored 11 for Logan. Maegann Hardison hit three 3-pointers in the first quarter but that was it for her. Brooke Barnes had 8 points and a team high 6 rebounds.

1/15/2014

McKinney, Allen file to run for coroner

Two candidates have filed their paperwork this week to run for Logan County Coroner. Cheryl Allen and Tina Hudson McKinney are running in the Democratic Primary Election. Incumbent coroner Mary Givens had previously filed, also as a Democrat. The final day to file for office in Logan County is Tuesday, Jan. 28 in the office of County Clerk Scottie Harper. Those who are running for offices than involve more than one county must file in Frankfort at the office of Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes.

1/14/2014

Panthers beat Greenwood 53-46

The Russellville Panthers beat Greenwood 53-46 Tuesday with senior Barrett Croslin scoring 15, freshman Pedro Rivera 14 and junior Lee McMurry 13. The teams combined for just 17 of 35 free throw shooting, but freshman Micah Naylor hit 5 of 6 foul shots and McMurry 2 of 2 in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Senior Edin Hasanovich hit a trio of 3-pointers for 11 points for Coach Jason Stonebreaker’s Gators, who fell to 5-8. Coach Phil Todd’s Panthers improve to 4-11.

1/14/2014

Hampton scores 35 in RHS girls’

loss to Greenwood Lady Gators

Despite a tremendous game by senior Khalia Hampton and a good team defensive effort, the Russellville Lady Panthers fell 58-47 to Greenwood Tuesday. Hampton hit all 13 of her free throw attempts, scored 23 points in the second half, and finished with 35 of the 47 points Coach Justin McClellan's team scored. RHS tied the game at 10-10 at the end of the first quarter when Loreal Chaney blocked a shot, got a rebound and scored on the other end. They led 18-14 midway through the second quarter, but Greenwood took over for a while. The Lady Gators led 24-20 at the half and outscored RHS 18-8 in the third quarter before Hampton turned it into a close game.

1/14/2014

Lady Cougars add another win, beat Butler County Lady Bears by one

Continuing their winning ways, the Logan County Lady Cougars beat Butler County 36-35 Monday for their fifth win in their last six starts. Laura Hunt led the Lady Cougars with 13 points while Kapreshia Powell & Maegann Hardison scored 6 each and Deja Thompson added 5. Powell added team highs of 8 rebounds and 3 steals while Taleia Mason chipped in 3 assists. Katelyn Jones and Hardison each had 6 rebounds.

1/14/2014

Homecoming activities underway at RHS throughout this special week

Homecoming Spirit Week is underway at Russellville High School. Queen candidates are freshmen Tara Gilbert, Malynn Ray & Andrekka McGuire, sophomores Chandra Vanna & Kaitlyn Oakley, juniors Alison Blythe & Katelyn Suiter, and seniors Devonna Sydnor & Caitlyn Starks. King candidates are freshmen Deandre Riviera, Paul Jones & Dru West, sophomores Mason Aguirre & Colby Nichols, juniors Coco Darden & Jacob Procter, and seniors Barrett Croslin & Corey Wright. Activities include Tropical Tuesday, Hobo Wednesday, Camo Thursday and Class Color Thursday. The ceremony will be held Friday during the games against Franklin-Simpson.

1/13/2014

Titans choose Whisenhunt to succeed Munchak as their head coach in 2014

Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt has been named coach of the Tennessee Titans, several news organizations are reporting. Whisenhunt, a former assistant coach at Vanderbilt University, has been offensive coordinator of the San Diego Chargers, who ended their playoff run this weekend. He will succeed Mike Munchak, whom new owner Tommy Smith fired after over three decades with the organization.

1/12/2014

Len Embry running for First District magistrate seat on Logan Fiscal Court

Career law enforcement officer and Vietnam veteran Len Embry has filed his candidacy papers to run for First District magistrate. He will run in the Democratic primary against incumbent Russell Poore and any candidates yet to file, and the winner will then face the Republican nominee in the fall. Currently former magistrate Dickie Carter is the only GOP candidate. Candidates have until Jan. 28 to file.

1/12/2014

Gary Sears first to advertise for public office in 2014 primary election

The first candidate to file for public office in Logan County in this year's primary election is also the first to run a political ad. Gary Sears, who is retired from both Emerson Electric and Logan Aluminum and is now a livestock producer, filed his paperwork for Third District magistrate on the first day permitted by election laws. Now his banner ad seeking votes for a seat on Logan Fiscal Court appears on The Logan Journal. To learn how to advertise on The LoJo, emailjimturner@loganjournal.com.

1/11/2014

Lady Cougars, Todd boys win in split

Building a 41-12 lead, Coach Finley Woodard's Logan County Lady Cougars beat visiting Todd Central 50-34 Friday. Ten girls from each team scored, but not 1 of the 20 finished in double figures. Maegann Hardison had 9 for Logan with Kapreshia Powell & Laura Hunt at 8 each. Jae Robertson topped Tood with 6. In the boys game, Coach Calvin Head's Rebels built a 19-point lead, saw it cut to 2, and held on for a 73-67 win. Jon Michael Brown scored 31 points in the win and Austin Dukes 13. Taylor Blakemore scored 22 and Ben Wright 17 for Logan. Details of both games will appear in later stories.

1/10/2014

Colonels beat visiting Panthers 76-63

Thirteen Colonels scored as the Christian County Colonels defeated visiting Russellville 76-63 Friday. The Colonels outscored RHS 15-4 to start the third quarter. Pedro Bradshaw scored 19 and Lee McMurry 18 for Coach Phil Todd's Panthers, but the Naylor brothers (Christian & Micah) scored 7 each and Barrett Croslin 6. Tyrix Edwards scored 12 and Jamarius Edwards 10 for the winners.

1/10/2014

Logan hosts Todd tonight; RHS on road

Logan County's teams will entertain Todd Central Friday in a district doubleheader with the girls game beginning at 6 p.m. Zach Woodall and Ben Brown will broadcast the games over 610 WRUS. The Russellville Panthers will play at Christian County.

1/10/2014

Funeral services set Saturday for Adairville’s Nannette Starks King

Visitation has begun at Dean Funeral Home in Adairville for former Councilwoman Nannette Starks King. She was involved in countless worthwhile activities in Adairville and Logan County. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

1/9/2014

Retrial in Todd murder case moved to Logan because of jury concerns

The retrial of a young Todd County man who has spent time in prison because of a murder conviction is being moved to Logan County, according to the Todd County Standard. Garrett Dye was sentenced to 50 years in prison for murdering his sister, Amy Dye, but the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled last summer that his confession was coerced. Circuit Judge Tyler Gill has moved the trial to Logan County where he believes publicity is less likely to have influenced the jury pool. Gill and Commonwealth Attorney Gail Guiling both hold the same offices in Logan County. Stephanie Ritchie is Dye’s attorney.

1/8/2014

Lady Cougars beat FSNB Classic champion Hopkins County Central

Making a statement, the Logan County Lady Cougars won 57-35 at Hopkins County Central Tuesday, 10 days after HCC won the First Southern National Bank Christmas Classic at LCHS. Laura Hunt had 14 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Forward Kapreshia Powell scored 12 points and added 4 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal. Post player Katelyn Jones had 10 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Forward Megan Lindsey added 8 points, 5 rebounds and 4 steals. Maegann Hardison struggled shooting but helped in many other ways. In addition to 6 points, she had 9 rebounds, 5 steals, 3 assists, and a blocked shot. It was the fourth win in five starts for Coach Finley Woodard’s team, which had finished third in the tournament the Storm won.

1/8/2014

McConnell files for 6th Senate term

Mitch McConnell made it official Tuesday, filing his candidacy papers for a sixth term as U.S. senator. The filing took place in the office of the Democrat who is expected to be his opponent in the fall, Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes. McConnell is the longest serving senator in Kentucky history as has been Senate Minority Leader since 2007. He ranks eighth in the Senate in seniority, fourth among Republicans.

1/7/2014

Chamber to conduct Daymar ribbon cutting, with open house Jan. 15

Daymar College will host a ribbon cutting and open house in celebration of its new location at 206 Sam Walton Way, Russellville, Wednesday, Jan. 15, according to Logan County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lisa Browning. The ribbon cutting will take place at 11 a.m., with open house immediately following until 3 p.m. Barry Dill is the director of the Daymar Russellville campus.

1/7/2014

Adult Ed fund fundraiser postponed

The Adult Literacy fundraiser this evening at the McDonald's on Armory Drive in Russellville has been postponed because of the cold weather, according to spokesperson Diane Crawley.

1/7/2014

Stevenson Elementary SBDM meeting moved to Monday, principal says

Principal Debbie Brown has announced that the Stevenson Elementary School SBDM meeting has been moved to Monday, Jan. 13 at 4:30 p.m.

1/7/2014

Lady Cougars to play tonight; other games canceled because of weather

The Logan County Lady Cougars are traveling to Hopkins County Central this afternoon for three games--freshmen, junior varsity and varsity. This will begin at 5 p.m., according to Principal Casey Jaynes. The Cougars' games with Butler County have been canceled, however, as have the Russellville Middle School games at Butler County, according to Athletic Director Nathan Thompson.

1/6/2014

Logan, Russellville schools closed

Both school systems in the Land of Logan will be closed Tuesday. The Logan County system does not notify The LoJo of closings, but Russellville Superintendent Leon Smith cited wind chill conditions of minus 10 to minus 20 until tomorrow afternoon for making the decision. He said he hopes for schools to be open Wednesday.

1/6/2014

Games canceled for Lady Panthers, RMS teams because of weather

All basketball games involving Russellville teams have been canceled for tonight, according to Athletic Director Nathan Thompson. Coach Justin McClellan's Lady Panthers were to have been at Hopkins County Central, the middle school girls were to host Adairville, and the middle school boys at Muhlenberg South.

1/5/2014

City, county schools to remain closed

Both Logan County and Russellville Independent Schools will remain closed Monday because of the severe cold, windy, and snowy weather. Schools have been dismissed for two weeks for the holidays and were scheduled to reopen tomorrow. Russellville Superintendent Leon Smith tells The LoJo that he hopes conditions will improve sufficiently for the city schools to be open Tuesday, but no decision has yet been made.

1/4/2014

Gooch totals 30 points, 16 rebounds in WKU win over Troy without Govan

Former 13th District star Chastity Gooch of Franklin-Simpson scored 30 points and pulled down 16 rebounds Saturday to lead the WKU Lady Toppers to an 86-69 win at Troy to run their Sun Belt Conference record to 1-1. Sophomore guard Micah Jones added a career high 20 points. Coach Michelle Clark-Heard needed big games from both of them because leading scorer Alexis Govan missed her second straight game with an injury.

1/4/2014

Logan sweeps doubleheader over Russellville on LCHS home court

Logan County recorded a rare doubleheader sweep of visiting Russellville Friday with Coach Finley Woodard’s Lady Cougars winning 52-38 and Coach Lonnie Mason’s Cougars capturing their first win of the season 81-75. For the LCHS girls, Katelyn Jones scored 13, Brooke Barnes 9, Maegann Hardison 8 and Kapreshia Powell  6. Coach Justin McClellan’s Lady Panthers were led as usual by Khalia Hampton with 24 points. Davonna Sydnor was her only teammate above two points with 7. For the Cougars, Ben Wright scored 25 points and had 12 rebounds. Fellow forward Clint Knight and senior guard Landon Stratton each scored 14 while center Taylor Blakemore had a dozen each of points and rebounds. Coach Phil Todd’s Panthers got 17 points and 8 rebounds from Lee McMurry and 16 points each from Barrett Croslin & Pedro Rivera. The Panthers saw only 4 of 24 three-point attempts to fall. Watch The LoJo for more details on the games.

1/3/2014

Shaker Realty, PrimeAmerica pick

new site for their business offices

Fivetar Foodmart's purchase of three properties on a West Fourth Street block in Russellville has triggered another move. Pat Taylor told The LoJo Friday that she is moving her Shaker Realty & Auction company to the Hopkinsville Road in the former location of Farm Credit Services across from the Sensus plant. Taylor's dad, John Turner, will also move his PrimeAmerica investment firm to the Hopkinsville Road location. The new offices will open Friday, Jan. 17. Farm Credit has built a new office on the corner of John Paul Drive and the U.S. 68-80 Bypass adjacent to the UK Ag Complex. Shaker Realty is renting its new office space from Ken Knight. Mary Lynn Milam had previously moved the Blossom Shop to Logan Place Shopping Center across from Russellville High School. Slappy'z restaurant and Curves fitness center have moved from the building adjacent to the new Shaker Realty location to Logan Place.

1/1/2014

Hopson leaving task force after being named Simpson County’s sheriff

Jere Dee Hopson, who is director of the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force, has been appointed sheriff of his native Simpson County by Judge-Executive Jim Henderson. He has succeeded Sheriff Chris Cline, who resigned Saturday for health reasons. Hopson has filed his candidacy papers for a full four-year term. Cline had filed earlier, but it's not known yet if he will stay in the race. Hopson told the Franklin Favorite that he will continue to work with the task force, which serves Logan and Simpson counties, until his successor is named. A retired state police trooper, Hopson is the son of Russellville natives, the late Jere and Sally McCormick Hopson. The original drug task force leader, Jerry Smith, is also a retired state police officer.