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Audio Archives brought to you by Lakewood's Appliance and Furniture in Russell Springs. 

Audio Archives are brought to you by Lakewood's Appliance and Furniture in Russell Springs. 

Go back and listen to the Lady Lakers vs Green County game from January 16th. Audio Archives is brought to you by Lakewoods Appliance and Furniture. 

On today's edition of All Things Russell Jeff and Tony talk about COVID-19 vaccinations in the Lake Cumberland Area and the rollout plan. Congressman James Comer joins the show to discuss the domestic terrorists that stormed that Capitol in Washington DC last week. 

Russell County Hospital CEO Patrick Branco joins Sean on the morning show to talk about COVID-19 vaccine distribution, how long does the vaccine offer immunity for, and dispels some rumors going around in the community about the vaccine and vaccine distribution. 

Listen back to the Russell County Lakers Boys vs Barren County game from Monday, January 11th.

Listen back to the Russell County Lady Lakers vs Barren County game from Monday, January 11th. 

Pastor Rick Neff stopped by the WJRS Studios to discuss the need for donations for the local ARC Pregnancy and Support Center. Donations made during the month of January will be matched, for more information call 270-566-0979 or 270-585-3438. 

Relive the first basketball game of the season as the Russell County Lady Lakers and Lakers were at home against Campbellsville. We want to give a huge thank you to Lakewood's Appliance and Furniture for being our sponsor of the audio archives on LakerCountry 104.9. 

As the WJRS Food Drive is winding down, Brother Rick Neff and Food Drive Coordinator Kem Bell stop by to talk with Sean on the morning show about how donations are going and provide more information on the delivery date for the food certificates. 

Russell County Hospital CEO Patrick Branco joins Sean on the morning show to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it has had on the local healthcare facility, and when the first batches of the COVID-19 vaccine could arrive here in Russell County.

Jeff and Tony talk today with local businesswoman Leslie Popplewell about a virtual Shop at Home she is hosting. Later on in the program some local business owners come on to talk about their businesses and when they will be on the virtual shop at home. Coach Ryan Richardson also comes on the air to talk about the Laker Discount Cards. 

Jeff and Tony are back on the air this week for All Things Russell. First they talk with Calvin Kerr from the Russell County Jaycees about the recent Toys for Tots Radio Auction. Kem Bell, Coordinator of the WJRS Food for the Needy Drive joins the program to talk about the history of the drive and how it looks differently this year. Finally, Lindsey Wilson Gosser, local businesswoman talks about the importance of shopping local and gives information on the Russell County Chamber of Commerce Shop at Home Campaign. 

Calvin Kerr with the Russell County Jaycees joins Sean Hammond on the morning show to discuss the annual radio auction and previews some of the items up for grabs...

Governor Andy Beshear joins Sean Hammond to talk about the current state of COVID-19 in Kentucky. 

Unfortunately this is the final game of the season as Russell County fell to Warren East in the first round of the playoffs Friday night. Congratulations to Russell County on a fantastic season and good luck to all the seniors. 

Jeff and Tony talk with Superintendent Michael Ford about COVID-19 and the effect it is having on the school district, Athletic Director Michael Carpenter about the KHSAA delaying the start of winter sports, and finally Jeff and Tony talk with Matt Cole about REAL I.D. and the regional centers across Kentucky. 

The annual Russell County Chamber of Commerce "Shop at Home" campaign gets underway on Monday, November 23rd. Chamber President Nick Shearer talks about the campaign and encourages folks to visit local businesses. 

Brother Rick Neff and Kem Bell stopped by the morning show to talk about this year's WJRS Food for the Needy Drive. 

Jeff and Tony spotlight Veteran's Day which is coming up next week and talk with some local veterans and about the Doughboy monument in Jamestown. 

Relive Russell County's victory over Perry County Central from Friday night. 

Today's edition of All Things Russell is a special one. Tony and Jeff are joined with author, storyteller, and Russell County Native Roberta Simpson Brown. 

Jeff Hoover previews All Things Russell for Friday, October 29th. A Russell County native who is also an author will be on show to tell some scary short stories. 

Relive Russell County's victory over Allen County to claim the District Championship. 

On today's edition of All Things Russell, Jeff and Tony interview the two candidates for school board, Gerald Murray and the challenger James Gray. 

On today's edition of All Things Russell, Jeff and Tony along with special co-host Terry Wariner, talk with Russell County's own Steve Wariner. Tune in to All Things Russell each Friday morning at 8:00 am on LakerCountry 104.9. 

Due to COVID-19 the Russell County Rescue Squad is unable to host their big fundraisers that help with expenses for the squad. Rick Godbey, Commander of the Russell County Rescue Squad talked with Sean Hammond on the morning show about what the squad does and how you can donate...

Today's edition of All Things Russell covers wide range of topics. Jeff and Tony talk to Sean Crabtree with the Lake Cumberland District Health Department on COVID-19, Tyler McGowan with the City of Jamestown on the happenings downtown, Matt Gosser on a ministry to help build beds for less fortunate families in the county, and finally Superintendent Michael Ford for an update on school reopening. 

Teresa Murray and Connie Foster discuss the homeless sleepout happening this Friday. For more information check out the groups Facebook page "Hope for the Homeless". 

Relive Friday nights victory for the Russell County Laker Football team over Franklin Simpson. Lakers now 4-0 on the season. 

On today's edition of All Things Russell, Jeff and Tony talk with Director of the Russell County Library, Lindsey Westerfield. Westerfield discusses programs offered at the library, and Jeff and Tony go over some old newspaper articles. 

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas and Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer discuss plans for Trunk-or-Treat in the Cities of Jamestown and Russell Springs. 

Russel County vs Warren Central 

Superintendent of Russell County Schools Michael Ford joins Jeff and Tony to discuss the current reopening plan for Russell County Schools. 

The Caretaker Riding Club is sponsoring a fundraiser for the Russell County Rescue Squad this weekend. Squad Commander Rick Godbey provides additional details of the event...

All Things Russell Friday, September 18th 

On today's edition of All Things Russell, Jeff and Tony talk about the 1953 football team at Russell County High School. This was the first team at RCHS although they did not play a single game. Jeff and Tony talk with former players from the 53 team and the 1969 football team which was the first to actually play games. 

Russell County Chamber of Commerce President Nick Shearer talks about the annual Chamber Golf Scramble taking place Thursday at Lakewood Country Club...

Russell County High School Athletic Director Michael Carpenter gives Laker Football fans information about COVID-19 restrictions. 

All Things Russell 

Wayne Belcher with the Kentucky Horseshoe Pitching Association is our guest this morning to discuss the state championships being held in Russell County this weekend, 

CEO of TJ Sampson Neil Thornbury discusses the opening of the new clinic on 127 in Russell Springs. 

Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer discusses the beginning of the water project in Jamestown. 

On today's edition of All Things Russell, Jeff and Tony talk with Chris Godbey and Chris Bell of Russell County High School about virtual learning and how that has gone so far. Mayor Nick Shearer stops by to talk about what is going on in Jamestown, and finally our News Director Zac Oaks joins the program to talk about his decision to join the Laker Country 104.9 staff and his plans for the future of LakerCountry.com.

Russell County Library Director Lindsey Westerfield discusses what the local library is doing to help kids around the area with virtual learning. 

Superintendent Michael Ford discusses the start of school virtually on Wednesday for Russell County Schools. 

All Things Russell with Jeff Hoover and Tony Kerr every Friday morning at 8:00 on Laker Country 104.9 

Russell County Schools Food Service Director Keith Emerson discusses the meal plan as Russell County Schools will start the school year virtually. 

On today's program Jeff and Tony talk about a variety of topics including the light removal in Russell Springs, the water situation in Jamestown, and the recent Russell County Jaycees Fair.

President of Lindsey Wilson College, Dr. Bill Luckey talks about the upcoming school year at LWC and precautions the administrators are taking. 

Lt. Governor Coleman talks about the need to follow safety guidelines during the 127 yard sale. 

Here's the full audio of Joe Michael Irvin with Russell County Dispatch as he enters retirement. 

Samuel Gosser gives listeners details on the Truck and Tractor Pull taking place this evening. 

Today's program features Roger Blankenship, who is retiring after 55 years of barbering on the square in Jamestown. 

Mayor Eddie Thomas discusses the stop light being removed from Russell Springs. 

Brad Russell talks about the shortened Russell County Jaycees Fair. 

Jonathan Oakes stopped by the WJRS Studios to give listeners more information on the CAIP applications for local farmers. 

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