Apr 24, 2024
Summer Saturdays on The Square offered
People could have ample reasons to come to downtown Russellville on Saturdays for the next four months, the Logan County Chamber of Commerce has announced. Summer Saturdays on The Square will run May through August. Vendors are invited to set up in the two vacant lots on the corner of East Fourth and Main streets where historic buildings have been razed. A fee of $150 will be assessed for a Vendor Permit with Chamber members paying a discounted $100. Times will be “sunup to sunset.” Contact the Chamber at 270-726-2206 for more information.
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Apr 24, 2024
Concerts @ Carrico begin next week
Jaimie Ryan & The Nashville Players will kick off this summer’s Concert @ Carrico series next week. They will perform on Carrico Park Square in Russellville Saturday, May 4, beginning at 6 p.m. In addition to live music, food trucks and vendors will be available, The event is free. Attendees should provide their own seating.
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Apr 24, 2024
RHS Drama to present popular musical
The stage at deGraffenried Auditorium will be filled with music and fun this weekend when the Russellville High School Drama Department presents the beloved Disney children’s musical The Little Mermaid three times. Showings will begin Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
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Apr 24, 2024
RMS begins search for new principal
Russellville Middle School has begun the search for a new principal. The Board of Education had a called meeting Tuesday to begin their part of the process. The position being open was advertised April 16, and applications will be accepted until May 12. Interviews are to begin May 15. Darryl Green of Christian County has been the RMS principal the last two years. Two of the desirable qualities being sought for the person filling the role are “rooted in community” and “district of choice.”
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Apr 23, 2024
Softball teams get district wins
Streaks continued Tuesday in district diamond play for teams from the Land of Logan. The Russellville Lady Panthers beat Todd Central for the 17th straight game, dating back to April 25, 2017. Sixteen of those wins have been with Ryan Davenport as coach. Tuesday’s score was 12-2. The Logan County Lady Cougars beat Franklin-Simpson for the sixth straight time and ran their record against the Lady Cats to 11-1 since the start of the 2019 season. Tuesday’s win was by 14-3. The visiting baseball Cougars, however, lost to Franklin-Simpson 3-2 Tuesday after dominating the Wildcats 7-1 Monday. Two of the top programs in Fourth Region baseball, they tend to split victories every season.
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Apr 23, 2024
Community Baby Shower Saturday
The Logan County Health Coalition will host the Logan County Community Baby Shower on Saturday, April 27, from 10-11 a.m. at the Logan County Extension Office. It’s for expectant parents and parents of children up to age six months. It’s a drive-thru event. Parents and parents-to-be will receive information, gifts and door prizes. For more information, contact Raquel Nash at Olmstead School or 4-H Agent Carrie Derossett at the extension office.
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Apr 23, 2024
RMS cheer tryouts scheduled
Tryouts for Russellville Middle School Cheerleader will be held April 26 from 3:30-5 p.m. A clinic teaching cheer skills will be held April 24 and 25 from 3:30-5. A completed KHSAA physical is required. For more information, contact Coach Derek Johnson at 270-725-1724.
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Apr 23, 2024
Benefit Cruise-In planned in Adairville Saturday
The 2nd Annual Rev Up for Autism Cruise-in Car Show will be held on the Adairville Park Square this Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Also planned are a cornhole tournament, a cake walk and Kids Games. Proceeds will be donated to Vanderbilt Children’s Development Medicine in honor of August Pye.
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Apr 23, 2024
Sweeney leads Cougars over F-S
Senior Chance Sweeney led the Logan County Cougars on the mound and at the plate Tuesday in a 7-1 district win over visiting Franklin-Simpson. Sweeney struck out seven Wildcats while pitching a 1-runm 4-hit game. Batting, he homered, singled and drove in three runs. Harper Butler also homered and scored twice. Davin Yates reached base in all four of his plate appearances. The same two teams play again today at Franklin-Simpson. The Wildcats' top two pitchers, starter Brevin Scott and reliever Carmine Cook, worked on the mound for the Cats.
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Apr 22, 2024
Isaiah 117 House groundbreaking Tuesday
The official groundbreaking for the Isaiah 117 House in Logan County will be held Tuesday at noon on the grounds of Mulch Outfitters & Landscaping at 1850 Nashville Road on the south side of Russellville near the bypass. Look for a big yellow sign behind the animal hospital. Several churches are bringing their vans to transport guests from their parking lot to the site. Isaiah 117 House is designed to assist children in stages of the foster program. This will be the first Isaiah 117 House in the state of Kentucky.
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Apr 21, 2024
RMS Promotions Ceremony set May 16
The Russellville Middle School Eighth Grade Promotions Ceremony will be held Thursday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m., Principal Darryl Green has announced.
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Apr 21, 2024
Mark White joins UT Martin staff
In a reversal of roles, Olmstead High School graduate Mark White has been named assistant men's basketball coach at UT Martin of the OVC under new head coach Jeremy Shulman. Almost two decades ago, Shulman was an assistant coach at EMCC during White's first three years as head coach there. Beginning with the 2009-10 season, White led East Mississippiyo a five-year run that produced a 115-33 record (.777 winning percentage), four consecutive regular season conference crowns (43-5 league record during that span) and four straight appearances in the NJCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, courtesy of four consecutive NJCAA Region 23 titles.t. White also had much success has head coach at Tallahassee Community College in Florida. Shulman won his conference championship 11 of the last 12 years at East Florida State College and reached the junior college Final Four twice. White started his college coaching career as an assistant to Rick Stansbury at Mississippi State of the SEC.
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Apr 18, 2024
Ribbon cutting Friday for new South Central Bank office
The Logan County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting for the new location of South Central Bank in Russellville Friday at noon. The bank is now in a larger, remodeled section of Logan Place shopping center just a few doors down from its previous office. It’s on the southwest corner of the shopping area across from Arby’s and Russellville High School and joins the Ruler food store. This is part of an open house the bank is holding Friday afternoon.
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Apr 18, 2024
RMS cheer tryouts scheduled
Tryouts for Russellville Middle School Cheerleader will be held April 26 from 3:30-5 p.m. A clinic teaching cheer skills will be held April 24 and 25 from 3:30-5. A completed KHSAA physical is required. For more information, contact Coach Derek Johnson at 270-725-1724.
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Apr 18, 2024
Date, rides provider changed for Logan County Fair
The dates for most of the Logan County Fair have been changed, the fair board announced this week. Previously scheduled in June, the major events of the fair, including the carnival, have been moved to the week of July 9-13. The new provider is Kissel Entertainment Ride Company, which also furnishes the rides for the Kentucky State Fair and the always popular Robertson County Fair in Springfield. Animal shows will remain as previously schedule during June 17-21.
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Apr 17, 2024
Logan band to host Songs and Supper Tuesday
Live music performed by several Logan County High School Band members will fill the air along with the aroma of pasta and garlic bread Tuesday, April 23, from 5-7 p.m. Called “Songs and Supper,” this band fundraiser will be held in the LCHS Auxiliary Gym, which is currently doubling as the school’s cafeteria while construction is underway on the southeast section of the school. There will be two pasta choices, salad and garlic toast, and desserts and drinks. The cost is $10 per person. To go orders are available.
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Apr 17, 2024
Spring Cruise-In at Kirby Funeral Services Sunday
The fourth annual Spring Cruise-In and Car Show with Clay and Friends will be held in the parking lot of Kirby Funeral Services Russellville from 1-5 p.m. on this Sunday, April 21. Awards will include Top 10, Best Pain, Best Interior and Best of Show. Justin Kirby will be the host and Clay Bilyeu will provide the music. Admission is free but donations are encouraged. Food trucks will be on site.
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Apr 16, 2024
Sweeney's ERA drops below 1.0 in shutout
Senior Chance Sweeney pitched the Logan County Cougars to an 8-0 shutout of McLean County on the road Monday for his third win of the season, dropping his earned run average to an eye-popping 0.94. He’s given up only five earned runs in 37.1 innings. Davin Yates tripled, walked, drove in three runs and scored in the game. Noah Mosley singled in two runs. Harper Butler, Dayman McLean and Sweeney got the only other Cougar hits.
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Apr 16, 2024
Russellville Rural Annual Fund Raiser Saturday
One of each spring’s most popular events is Russellville Rural Fire Department’s Annual Fund Raiser. This year it will be held at the Logan County Extension Office, beginning at 5 p.m. A pork loin dinner will be $10 and a kids’ hot dog plate $5. The fun will include door prizes, live entertainment and a $300 grand prize.
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Apr 2, 2024
Services set in North Logan for Opry's Norah Lee Allen
Funeral services and burial will be held in North Logan Wednesday afternoon for one of the Grand Ole Opry’s most enduring voices,. Norah Lee Allen, 76. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. with the service to begin at 2 at Stuart Chapel Church, 6002 Stuart Chapel Road outside of Lewisburg. The former Norah Lee Stuart, she was the wife of Duane Allen, lead singer of the internationally famous Oak Ridge Boys. The daughter of the late Noble and Ima Mae Stuart, she went from singing gospel music with the legendary Chuck Wagon Gang to becoming a regular on all Opry performances as a backup singer for many of the greatest Opry performers. Her group was known as the Carol Lee Singers or the Opry Staff Singers, and she sang in that role for over 40 years. Another funeral service was held at Hendersonville Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon.
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Mar 31, 2024
Lady Panthers headed to All A state again
For the fourth straight season, the Russellville Lady Panthers have qualified for the state All A Softball Tournament. Coach Ryan Davenport’s team won a doubleheader Saturday to win the regional championship once again. It too three extra innings, but the Lady Panthers edged homestanding Cumberland County 4-3 before 10-run ruling Todd Central 13-2 in five innings. Todd had squeezed past Monroe County 2-1. Akiah Bell, Reese Croslin, Chloe Penrod, and Madison Penrod were named All-Tournament. RHS will play at state in Owensboro the last weekend in April.
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Mar 31, 2024
Lady Panthers headed to state again
For the fourth straight season, the Russellville Lady Panthers have qualified for the state All A Softball Tournament. Coach Ryan Davenport’s team won a doubleheader Saturday to win the regional championship once again. It too three extra innings, but the Lady Panthers edged homestanding Cumberland County 4-3 before 10-run ruling Todd Central 13-2 in five innings. Todd had squeezed past Monroe County 2-1. Akiah Bell, Reese Croslin, Chloe Penrod, and Madison Penrod were named All-Tournament. RHS will play at state in Owensboro the last weekend in April.
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Mar 29, 2024
RHS' Addy Wright and Bri Maguire earn state STLP honors
STLP State Competition was held this week in Lexington. Russellville High School had two students that received awards for their submissions. Addy Wright won 1st place for her reimagined Book Cover created in Adobe Illustrator, and Bri Maguire won 2nd place for her AI On-Demand Challenge using Adobe Firefly to create a product that aligned with the 2024 Theme: Past Meets Present. The Kentucky Department of Education's Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) uses project-based learning principles to empower student learning.
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Mar 27, 2024
Nine local band members earn WKU Honors Jazz Band seats
Band members from both Russellville and Logan County high schools have been selected to participate in the 2024 WKU Honor Jazz Band on April 13. From LCHS are Solomon Weiss and Claire Dayton, both on alto sax, Austin Phelps and Micayla Doyle, both on trumpet, Lane Bibb on vibes and Jaden Rager on baritone sax. From RHS are Caleb Ragland on alto sax, Grayson Beard on trumpet and Aliza Wilson on piano.
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Mar 27, 2024
Nine local band members earn WKU Honors Jazz Band seats
Band members from both Russellville and Logan County high schools have been selected to participate in the 2024 WKU Honor Jazz Band on April 13. From LCHS are Solomon Weiss and Claire Dayton, both on alto sax, Austin Phelps and Micayla Doyle, both on trumpet, Lane Bibb on vibes and Jaden Rager on baritone sax. From RHS are Caleb Ragland on alto sax, Grayson Beard on trumpet and Aliza Wilson on piano.
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Mar 25, 2024
Auburn Adult Easter Egg Hunt Saturday evening
The annual Auburn Adult Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 5 p.m. this Saturday. The No Deposit Band will begin playing at 5 p.m. while registration is going on. This event is for ages 21 and over. No one younger will be allowed on the property. The $35 ticket includes egg hunt participation and a glass of wine or beer. DD Tickets are $30. Over 8,000 eggs will be hidden and each will have something in it/.Cash and prizes will be found. Food trucks will be available. Tickets are limited and admission will be cut off when they are gone. Tickets can purchased online at auburn.ky.gove/toruism.
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Mar 24, 2024
Stevenson Preschool screening starts Friday
Screenings for Russellville Preschool at Stevenson Elementary will be held for the 2024-2025 school year this Friday, March 29, and Friday, April 19. This is for children who will be 3 or 4 years old this Aug. 1. Call 270-726-3927 or 270-791-2217 to schedule an appointment for a screening. Parent interviews are part of the screening.
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Mar 22, 2024
Notes Over Noodles tonight
A few tickets may be available for Notes Over Noodles, a pasta dinner and musical showcase presented by the RHS Panther Band Boosters. After the dinner, the band will present the music. There will be a live auction of donated items with Brent Summers as auctioneer. It all begins at 6:30 at Russellville High School.
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Mar 21, 2024
RHS Beta inducts new members
The Russellville High School Beta Club has inducted its newest members. Shown in the picture, from left, are Adreonna Clayton, Jerius Coleman, Taven Harris, Sam Herrera, Heer Patel, Alison Perez, and Ileana Robles. Unable to attend but also inducted were Jasmine Duncan, Takato Johnson, Santos Johnson, and Bella Lack.
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Mar 20, 2024
IDA to hold called meeting Friday
The Logan Industrial Development Authority, Inc. will hold a called meeting Friday, March 22, 2024, at 8:30am, in the Logan County Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room in the Harrison-Hite Building, 116 South Main Street, Russellville, KY. The meeting will be a video teleconference and can be viewed here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j82141113016?pwd=Q01MWDlmdXhDZEVsb05xbVlFejBnZz09.
IDA meetings are open to the public. All who live and/or do business in Logan County are welcome to attend.
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Mar 20, 2024
Lady Panthers win over Clarksville team
Rayleigh “Ray Ray” Roberts hit her first career homer, Crissy Higgins doubled among her 2 hits, Alexis Triplett doubled in a run and scored one, Ja’eda Poindexter singled and drove in two runs, Kayelynn Davenport singled and scored and Chloe Penrod pitched a complete-game 4-hitter as the Russellville Lady Panthers beat Clarksville Kirkwood Tuesday. Akiah Bell worked the only walk RHS recorded. Coach Ryan Davenport’s team is 2-1 on the season.
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Mar 20, 2024
Lady Cougar tennis beats Muhlenberg
On a cold, windy evening, the Logan County Lady Cougars beat visiting Muhlenberg County 4-1 Tuesday at home. Winners were number one Maddie McGinnis 8-4, number three Hannah Britt 8-2, and the doubles teams of Bella Gaddis/Juliana Vargas 8-0 and Addison Hughes/Jocelyn Shimp 8-3. Muhlenberg won the boys match 4-1. The lone Cougar winner was number three Joshua Clark 8-2. Greta Winchester coaches both teams.
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Mar 19, 2024
Easter Bunny pictures at Auburn
Youngsters and their parents can take pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny at the Auburn Senior Center Friday from 5-6:30 p.m. Auburn Tourism and Susan Forsyth are providing this opportunity and the set and props for the pictures. This is a free event.
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Mar 19, 2024
Signups begin for Summer Youth League
After-hours registration sessions for Summer Youth League diamond sports in Russellville begin this afternoon at the Russellville Rec Center on Winter Street. Sports involved are Tee Ball for boys or girls ages 4-6, Softee Ball for girls ages 5-8, and Coach Pitch for boys ages 7-9 and girls age 9. Players can be signed up during regular office hours of Russellville Parks and Recreation or during extra hours (2-6:30 p.m.) on March 19, March 26, April 1, April 2, April 9 and April 11. See details and fees in the accompanying graphic.
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Mar 18, 2024
Logan tennis dominant in twin 4-0 wins over East
Both tennis teams representing Logan County High School not only beat Warren East 4-0 last week, but all the singles matches were one-sided. Cougar singles players Trapper McCarley, Pablo Celadiila and Matteo Accorsi and Lady Cougar singles players Maddie McGinnis, Rhyan Curry and Juliana Vargas each combined to win their matches by 24-3 each. The lone doubles match for both teams won in extra play. Joshua Clark and Aidan Hughes won their match 8-7 by going 7-2 in the tiebreaker. The girls played it out with the team of Bella Gaddis-Addison Hughes winning 9-7. Coach Greta Winchester’s teams will entertain Muhlenberg County Tuesday afternoon.
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Mar 18, 2024
Author Bobbie Jean Burnett at library today
Retired Russellville educator Bobbie Jean Burnett will appear at Logan County Public Library at 3 p.m. today to discuss her latest book, Kentucky Keepsakes, which she describes as "a collection of cherished memories plus works from former students." Books will be available for purchase and signing by the author.
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Mar 14, 2024
Fire Departments awarded high-tech cameras
Three fire departments in Logan County have been awarded a thermal imagining cameras through a grant program overseen by the Kentucky Fire Commission. They are Auburn City Fire Department, Auburn Rural Fire Department and Russellville Rural Fire Department.
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Mar 11, 2024
Diamond sports seasons beginning
Baseball and softball teams from Russellville and Logan County will start their 2024 seasons today or tomorrow. in baseball, the Logan County Cougars will entertain Ohio County at 5:30 today and will go to Greenwood tomorrow. The Russellville Panthers will lead off the season at 6 p.m today at Edmonson County and then entertain Clarksville Northwest at the same time Tuesday. The Lady Panthers will be on the road for a 5:30 first pitch tomorrow at Warren East. The Lady Cougars will join their baseball counterparts by also hosting Ohio County today at 5:30. Regular seasons last through the middle of May before district tournaments begin.
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Mar 9, 2024
Red Cross babysitting class next Saturday
A Red Cross Babysitting & Child Care Training class will be held next Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m-noon at Crittenden Church of Christ. It's for ages 11-up. The course is free, but those who want a Red Cross certificate will need to pay $60 for certification. Registration can be made through FRYSC directors at the local schools. More information can be seen on the accompaying graphic.
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Mar 8, 2024
Garden seed starting class offered at library
Need some help or support starting your garden this year? Bring a translucent, well rinsed milk jug and walk through the process with Kim Miles. It will be at the Logan County Public Library on Tuesday, March 12, at 5 p.m. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP, using the link shown on the attached graphic.
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Mar 8, 2024
Todd Central girls reach regional finals
The Todd Central Lady Rebels will play in the Fourth Region championship game today at 7 p.m., following their come-from-behind 51-49 win over Metcalfe County in the semifinals last night. Abby Williams totaled 18 points and 6 rebounds, Alexis Taylor a double-double with 11 rebounds and 10 points, Jordyn Shemwell 14 points and Chloe Collins 5 rebounds. The finals will not be a 13th District rematch, however. Coach Nick Suttle's Lady Rebles will go against Bowling Green instead of tournament favorite Franklin-Simpson was handed only its second loss of the season 52-39 by Coach Calvin Head's Lady Purples.
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Mar 8, 2024
Gracie Borders, LWC headed to NAIA nationals
The Lindsey Wilson women's basketball team has earned an at-large bid into the 2024 NAIA Women's Basketball National Tournament. The Blue Raiders advanced to the Mid-South Conference tournament semifinal. Gracie Borders, who was Fourth Region Player of the Year while breaking the 1000-point barrier for the Logan County Lady Cougars last season, is a member of the team. Lindsey Wilson travels to Ashland, Ore. where the (RV) Blue Raiders will face No. 23 Menlo (Calif.) on March 15. Also in the Ashland quadrant are 18th-ranked Southern Oregon and Antelope Valley (Calif.).
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Mar 6, 2024
Defending state champs end Cougars' season
Warren Central, which won the state boys basketball championship last year, beat 13th District champion Logan County 72-42 in the first round of the Fourth Region Tournament at Diddle Arena Wednesday. Coach William Unseld's Dragons scored the first 11 points of the game, but the Cougars turned on their defensive pressure and played Central even the rest of the half, which ended 29-18. Central took control in the second half. Junior center Samson Hightower was impressive with 25 points and Nick Blann played excellent defense against Dragon standout Kade Unseld. No other Cougar scored more than three points, though. Coach Josh Frick's Cougars finished with a 16-16 record, including 5-3 in the district.
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Mar 6, 2024
LCHS Band Spring Concert Thursday
The Logan County High School Bands will present their Spring Concert on Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the LCHS Main Gym. This concert will feature the LCHS Jazz Band and the LCHS Symphonic Band. The concert is free and open to the public and should last approximately an hour.
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Mar 6, 2024
Signups underway for Auburn softball and baseball
Registration is now going on for young baseball and softball players at Auburn. Youngsters ages 4-6 can play teeball. Coach pitch baseball is for ages 6-8. The two divisions of softball are coach pitch for ages 6-8 and player pitch ages 8-12. The fee is $65 per player. Details of how to register and pay online can be found on the Facebook site Auburn Baseball and Softball. The final day to sign up Is Monday, March 18.
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Mar 6, 2024
Paige Vanzant named all-conference
Brescia University senior point guard Paige Vanzant has been named all-conference by the River States Conference. She has started 23 of 27 games, averages 6.7 points per game and is second on the team in assists. Vanzant and her twin sister Peyton Vanzant played key roles for three straight district champion/regional semifinalist Logan County teams which won 62 games under the direction of Hall of Fame coach Finley Baird.
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Mar 5, 2024
BGH ends Panther season at region
Bowling Green High built a 32-17 lead at the end of the first quarter on the way to an 85-62 win over the Russellville Panthers in the first round of the Fourth Region Tournament at Diddle Arena Monday. The Purples' lead was 49-28 at the half. Coach Phil Todd's Panthers played much better in the second half. The BGH margin in the second half was just two points, 36-34. RHS' only senior, Eli McMurry, ended his Panther career with 15 points and several assists, but the leading scorer for both teams was RHS junior Too Two McKeage. Coach D.G. Sherill's Purples (27-5 and number 1 in the region), who were led in scoring by Deuce Bailey with 13, will play in next Monday's semifinals against Cumberland County, which upset Barren County in Tuesday's opener.
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Mar 5, 2024
13th District teams win girls regional openers
Both girls teams representing the 13th District won their Fourth Region Tournament openers this week. District champion Franklin-Simpson (30-1) breezed past Allen County-Scottsville (12-18) Monday with LaReesha Cawthorn totaling 21 points and 7 rebounds. Runner-up Todd Central (18-12) upset Warren East (26-5), the region’s second-rated team, 70-64 with Abby Williams scoring 24 and Alexis Wilson 23. JaMya Key pulled down 8 rebounds and Jordyn Shemwell 7. The Lady Rebels will play Metcalfe County (20-12) in Thursday’s semifinals. Franklin takes on always competitive Bowling Green (21-10) in the other semifinal.
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Mar 3, 2024
Shaker Village receives replication grant
South Union Shaker Village has been selected as an Americana Corner Preserving America grant recipient. “With this grant, we will be replicating the brick range in the kitchen of the 1824 Centre House. Having this back in the kitchen will reflect a more accurate depiction of this historic space to visitors,” says a Shaker Village announcement. The Americana Corner program was established to assist non-profit organizations like South Union Shaker Village in telling the incredible story of America from its founding era through its first century as a nation.
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