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 Auxilary/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 birthday 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
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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 Saturday
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
Host 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 encougarged 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 & Heriage Festival reaches its midpoint. Clay Bilyeu is the driving force behind these events.
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Oct 4, 2024
Panthers open district play 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.
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Oct 4, 2024
Powerful Paducah Tilghman coming to Cougar Field Friday
The Logan County Cougars will face Class 4A favorite Paducah Tilghman in a district battle Friday at Cougar Field. The 6-0 team from far western Kentucky is rated a touchdown better than the squad with the second and third highest RPIs, Franklin County and Boyle County. The Blue Tornado is averaging winning by a score of 48-10, including 41-10 over Mayfield and 42-16 over an Allen County-Scottsville team which has beaten Logan this season. The last several years the 3-3 Cougars, who are coming off a romp over Calloway County last week, have been consistent contenders annually, and Coach Todd Adler, his staff and his players have made a habit of overcoming strong odds. This is the first of two trips to the Land of Logan for Tilghman in less that a month. Coach Sean Thompson will bring his team to Rhea Stadium in the regular season finale Nov. 1.
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Sep 27, 2024
Festival Bike Ride postponed a week
The Bike Ride which is part of the Logan County Tobacco & Heritage Festival has been postponed because of heavy rains from this Saturday until next Saturday, Oct. 5, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Polly Steenbergen has announced. New registrations will be accepted by calling the Chamber office at 270-726-2206. She also says this is the final day to register at a discount price for the Road Rally, Jesse James Walk and Run, and the Craft Show and Flea Market.
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Sep 27, 2024
RHS Band concert postponed
From Sarah Beth Pitts: Well, the weather has gotten us again! Unfortunately we are going to have to postpone the RHS Band presentation until Friday, Oct. 18 We're sad, but this will also be the perfect kick-off to pump the kids up for their Regional Competition the next day! We hope you can still join us!
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Sep 26, 2024
Panthers and Cougars win convincingly
Both local football teams won convincingly on the road with similar scores Thursday, including earning running clocks. The Logan County Cougars led 40-0 after three quarters and beat district rival Calloway County 40-7. The Russellville Panthers led 20-0 at the half on the way to a 41-6 win at Todd Central.
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Sep 26, 2024
4-H Back to the Roots Club first meeting Wednesday
The time has changed for the first meeting of the 4-H Back to the Roots Club to Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. This club will learn more about animals, cooking, sewing, and "other skills your grandparents knew." The first meeting topic will be Cooking with Natalie Davenport.
Call the Extension Office at 270-726-6323 for more information.
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Sep 26, 2024
4-H Cloverbud meeting moved to Wednesday
The 4-H Cloverbud Club meeting planned for Friday has been moved to Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. at the Extension Office. Please RSVP to 270-726-6323 by Tuesday if you will be attending. Cloverbud Club is intended for ages 5-8.
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Sep 26, 2024
Preschool Pumpkin Day set Oct. 21
It’s time for Preschool Pumpkin Days again at the Logan County Extension Service. Agents say, "Join us on Oct. 21 at 4:30 p.m. for the drive through event at the Extension Complex. This event is for 3-5 year olds who have not entered kindergarten. Register today" by following directions on the attacbed graphic.
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Sep 26, 2024
Cougars' game Calloway moved to tonight
Because of severe weather concerns Friday, the Logan County Cougars will play football at Calloway County tonight at 7 p.m. Coach Todd Adler's team (2-3) will be two-touchdown favorites to get their first road win and first district win of the season against the Lakers (0-5). WRUS is not going to be able to broadcast the game under this new schedule.
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Sep 25, 2024
RHS-at-Todd game moved to Thursday
Because of weather concerns, the Russellville Panthers (1-4) will travel to Todd Central (2-3) for their football game Thursday at 7 p.m., instead of Friday. The game will be broadcast live on WRUS.
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Sep 23, 2024
RHS Band to present free performance at Rhea Friday
From Sarah Beth Pitts: Our 45th Annual Show of Bands was cancelled halfway through the event due to unsafe weather that blew in Sept. 14. Because of that our students, especially those who are seniors, had to miss out on their big home show exhibition performance and cadence march around the field. It was disappointing and many tears were shed but our kids are resilient and are hard at work to continue with a successful season. For our 13 Senior Students, we know we can not get this event back, but we are going to do our best to try to recreate the experience Friday night under the lights at Rhea Stadium at 8:30. Please join us at the field and help us make this an even more memorable experience for our students! Please share and help us draw a crowd for these kids! This is a free performance, as there is no gate admission!
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Sep 22, 2024
First Baptist and New Vision churches considering merger
Members of both New Vision Community Church and First Baptist Church, Sixth and Main streets in Russellville, are expected to vote at services this morning on whether to combine the two churches into one. First Baptist Church has been a fixture and a force in downtown Russellville for over a century, but attendance has decreased dramatically in the past few years. New Vision is a relatively new congregation which has outgrown its site, which is a converted lumber supply store on the far western edge of the city. The combined church would meet in the First Baptist buildings with New Vision’s Brad Rogers, who is widely known and respected in Logan County,as the lead pastor. First Baptist does not have a full-time pastor currently.
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Sep 22, 2024
Baptists' One Night Crusade offered tonight
The Logan Todd Baptist Association will hold a One Night Crusade this evening at the Logan County Ag Arena, beginning at 5 p.m. Dr. Todd Gray is the speaker and Dr,Alex Watkins the worship leader. The public is welcome to attend.
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