The Wall That Heals comes around the Russellville square this afternoon traveling to Walnut Grove Baptist Church Parkside, 145 Parkside Way, Russellville to be set up for viewing this weekend.
Large tree has fallen on Montgomery Rd in Auburn. The fire department and volunteers are clearing the tree.
HWY 103 in Auburn is blocked by a massive tree. The Auburn Fire Department and volunteers are working to remove the tree.
Logan County Lady Cougars Regional Champs
Logan County Live Election Results
Logan County Live Election Results
Logan Aluminum to appear on Fox Business Network
Logan Aluminum will appear on the Fox Business Network (FBN) Monday, May 16 at 8 p.m./et. The show “How America Works” with Mike Rowe will be spotlighting the aluminum industry in Russellville.
“Our participation in this series will result in visibility, education, and communication of Logan’s world-class performance and culture,” said Mike Buckentin, President, Logan Aluminum. “This episode will clearly demonstrate the growth and sustainability of the Aluminum Industry and our Infinitely Recyclable Products. We are both honored and so very pleased that Logan will be showcased throughout the U.S. and even the world in this manner. It is truly an unbelievable opportunity.”
Aluminum has never been in higher demand, forcing the employees at Logan Aluminum to work 24/7 to smelt recycled cans into one of America’s most preeminent metals. With supply chain issues the world over, demand for aluminum in the United States has never been higher. That’s why in Russellville, over a thousand workers are laboring day and night to churn out the aluminum needed to keep our country running.
In making the announcement, Lauren Petterson, president of the network said, “We’re thrilled to debut an all-new season of FBN Prime, showcasing the many inspirational stories behind some of America’s most successful businesses and innovations.”
Logan Aluminum, a joint venture between Tri-Arrows Aluminum, Inc. and Novelis Corporation, produces over two billion pounds of aluminum annually. Since beginning operations in the early 1980s, Logan Aluminum has grown to become a leading manufacturer of flat-rolled aluminum sheet, supplying approximately 45% of the beverage can sheet stock for the U.S. market. Driven by increased demand for aluminum products, multiple capital expansions have led to a current employment of approximately 1,450 employees and a sprawling campus with over 40 acres under roof. The team at Logan work
Simpson County Man Convicted Of Firearm And Controlled Substance Offenses
A federal jury convicted a Simpson County, Ky. man yesterday of distribution and possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Donavan Bell, 40, sold greater than five grams of methamphetamine to a confidential source on July 23, 2019. On that date, a confidential source was given a recording device by agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force (SCKDTF). The confidential source then drove to Bell’s residence in Simpson County, Ky. where they picked up Bell and drove him to meet with a methamphetamine dealer. Bell purchased additional methamphetamine and then sold more than five grams of methamphetamine to the confidential source for $250. The entire transaction was video recorded. During the transaction, Bell appeared to have a handgun sitting on the table in front of him.
On Aug. 7, 2019, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Bell’s residence in Simpson County, Ky. As law enforcement surrounded the house, a Simpson County Sheriff’s Deputy saw an arm throw a bag out of a back window. The bag was recovered and contained greater than five grams of methamphetamine. Law enforcement also located digital scales, money, and two handguns hidden in an air vent. The air vent appeared to have been made to act as a hiding spot for items. The handguns were loaded, and one resembled the firearm seen on video during the controlled purchase conducted on July 23, 2019.
After the jury convicted Bell, they were presented with evidence that Bell had a prior federal conviction for possession with the intent to distribute cocaine base in the Western District of Kentucky case number 1:08-CR-00007. Due to this prior conviction, and Bell having served more than twelve months for that conviction, and his re
Hankins receives second 10-year sentence
By Chris Chris Jones
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A man currently serving a ten-year sentence at the Logan County Detention Center recently received 10 additional years for offenses he committed in 2019.
Travis Hankins, 41, of Russellville, is in jail serving a ten-year sentence for drug-related charges from 2016. Following a lengthy evidentiary hearing on July 27, 2020, Commonwealth’s Attorney Neil Kerr requested that Circuit Judge Joe Hendricks sentence Hankins to serve the 10-year sentence, for which he was on probation for cases from 2016. The motion to revoke probation was granted by the court and Hankins began serving his 10-year sentence.
Hankins faced a jury trial on June 10, 2021, for charges from July and October 2019, which include drug trafficking as well as fleeing or evading police, and resisting arrest. Hankins reached a plea agreement for another 10-year sentence, which is to be served consecutively with the 10-year sentence he began serving in July 2020, for a total of 20 years.
History
On July 10, 2019, agents with the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force (DTF) were investigating a drug complaint and subsequently became involved in the pursuit of a vehicle that drove by the area of the investigation. The vehicle was able to successfully avoid law enforcement, but it was later discovered that the driver was Hankins. An arrest warrant was obtained for Hankins. It was also determined that Hankins was on probation for a 2016 drug trafficking case, as well as for fleeing and evading police in a motor vehicle.
Over the next several months, the DTF, along with the assistance of local law enforcement agencies, followed up on many tips regarding the location of Hankins. Many of these tips resulted in the arrest of other individuals for drug-related charges, but not the apprehension of Hankins.
However, on October 19, 2019, a tip lead to the location and apprehension of Hankins by DTF agents. Based upon
Man arrested after fleeing police at 103 mph
On Sunday, May 9, at approximately 2:13 p.m., a deputy with the Logan County Sheriff's Department attempted to stop a 2015 Lexus after it was observed traveling north on Morgantown Road at 103 mph in a 55 mph speed zone.
The driver, Steven Rutledge, 33, of Russellville, attempted to elude law enforcement, traveling west on Homer Chapel Road. Rutledge eventually gave up and pulled into a driveway on Homer Chapel Road.
Rutledge was taken into custody without further incident and lodged in the Logan County Detention Center with charges of speeding, 26 mph or more over the limit; fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle), and wanton endangerment, 1st degree (police officer).
The Kentucky State Police assisted on the scene.
Thousands of young frogs are attempting to cross 68-80 towards Elkton, approximately four miles from Russellville. Unfortunately, they are not making it far due to the traffic. There is a smell now permeating in the area from the dead frogs. Kentucky Fish & Wildlife have been contacted about the migration.
