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🌱 Russellville joins list of towns with recent $50,000 Powerball wins.

And on the Russellville Patch calendar - LOGAN County Targeted Services Orientation

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In today's newsletter:

  • Russellville joins list of towns with recent $50,000 Powerball wins.

Also on today's calendar: Butler County JV Football @ Logan County and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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⛅ Weather forecast

  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm — high 86, low 53. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunny and remaining very warm — high 87, low 59.
  • Saturday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias — high 71, low 62.

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Play today — the day's best solver gets a shout-out in the next AM.


📰 News we're reading

• Mayfield store sells $50,000 winning Powerball ticket

Russellville is among several Kentucky towns where players have recently snagged $50,000 Powerball prizes, as the jackpot climbs to an estimated $467 million for Monday night's drawing. A Mayfield store sold the latest big winner, and lottery officials remind players that substantial prizes must be claimed in person at Kentucky Lottery headquarters within 180 days. (wbko.com)    


🗳 Russellville questions

We covered a state hearing that drew opponents of very large computer server buildings. Read the story

Should Kentucky set statewide rules for very large computer server buildings before more are proposed?

○  Yes, write rules first ○  No, review case by case

So far 1 of 1 neighbors say "No, review case by case" · 1 vote. One tap to weigh in.

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🗓 Upcoming events in Russellville

    Saturday October 10
  • Kendra Remedios at Carrico Park Square →
    Carrico Park Square, S Main St & W 4th St, Russellville · 4:00 pm
  • Kendra Remedios at Logan County Tobacco and Heritage Festival →
    Carrico Park Square, S Main St & W 4th St, Russellville · 4:00 pm
  • Monday October 12
  • Girls JV Volleyball vs. Caverna @ Caverna High School
    Russellville Independent Schools Russellville, KY 42276 · 5:30 pm
  • Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Caverna @ Caverna High School
    Russellville Independent Schools Russellville, KY 42276 · 6:45 pm
  • Tuesday October 13
  • Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Cloverport @ Cloverport Gym
    Russellville Independent Schools Russellville, KY 42276 · 5:30 pm
  • Russellville at Logan County →
    1101 W 9Th St, Russellville · 7:30 pm
  • Thursday October 15
  • Girls JV Volleyball vs. Warren Central @ Warren Central Gym
    Russellville Independent Schools Russellville, KY 42276 · 5:30 pm
  • Butler County JV Football @ Logan County →
    Logan County High School, 2200 Bowling Green Rd, Russellville · 6:00 pm
  • Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Warren Central @ Warren Central Gym
    Russellville Independent Schools Russellville, KY 42276 · 6:30 pm
  • Friday October 16
  • Franklin-Simpson at Logan County →
    Logan County High School, 2200 Bowling Green Rd, Russellville · 7:00 pm
  • Saturday October 17
  • Franklin-Simpson at Logan County →
    2200 Bowling Green Rd, Russellville

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💬 Chatter

  • An emergency alert can't help you if you never receive it.
    As Kentucky prepares for the 2026 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut, take a few minutes to make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings and… (Nextdoor )
  • 💼 Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Russellville. Apply here.
  • 💼 Dollar General Fleet Technicians posted a job opening for Diesel Technician - Earn $20-$27.50/Hour in Russellville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Russellville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Elkton

  • Fudge and Faith Offered at Elkton's Grace and Mercy Shop (wektradio.com)

Franklin

  • The intentional gardener (lebanondemocrat.com)
  • Franklin police cruiser damaged during man's arrest, officers say (wnky.com)
  • Fall Festival Booth Tasting 2026 Aaron's Team. Booths 37-70. (wiky.com)

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— The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — "A chalk board" (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)

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