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Jeff and Tony broadcast from the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center to discuss the upcoming completion of the building. 

Director of the SCC Russell and Casey Center, Regina Haugen joined the morning show on Tuesday. Regina discussed the drive-thru open house at all SCC campuses coming up on Thursday, April 15th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. 

The Russell Springs Masonic Lodge is holding a breakfast fundraiser to help raise money to pay for batting cages for Russell County Little League. Tom Ellis joins the morning show to discuss the fundraiser. 

Today, Jeff and Tony talk about the devastating F4 tornado that struck Russell County back in April of 1971. 

The Lady Laker Softball team won its first game of the season against Marion County on Tuesday night. 

CEO of Russel County Hospital Patrick Branco was on the morning show Tuesday. Branco discusses COVID-19 vaccines and how you can get yourself on the list to receive one. 

Jeff and Tony talk with Commonwealth Attorney Matthew Leveridge and Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer on this edition of All Things Russell. 

Listen back to what would be the final game of the season for the Lady Laker basketball team. 

Russell County Lady Lakers vs Metcalfe County for the 16th District Championship. 

Today, Jeff and Tony discuss a wide variety of topics from littering to the Jaycee's Fair. 

The Lady Lakers clinched their 12th consecutive appearance to the 4th Region tournament Tuesday with a win over Cumberland County. 

The Laker boys basketball season came to an end with a loss in the opening round of the 16th District Tournament on Monday night. Listen back to the final game of the season for the Lakers. Congratulations to Coach Bill Carson and all the players on another good season. 

Today's edition of All Things Russell is a conversation with Jeff, Tony, and Byron Crawford. Byron has traveled all over the state and shares a lot of stories. 

Listen back to the Lakers boys season finale at home against Glasgow. 

Listen back to the Russell County Lady Lakers vs Green Country from Monday, March 8th. 

Listen back to the Lakers vs Wayne County game from Friday, March 5th.

Relive Thursday night's game between Russell County and Greenwood. 

Today's edition of All Things Russell talks about a murder in 1908 that led to a mob taking the suspected murder from prison and hanging him. 

CEO of Russel County Hospital Patrick Branco talks about Russell County Hospital being the first hospital in Kentucky to receive the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. 

Reel Java and Creamery is hosting a Murder Mystery Night through the month of March. Heather and Elizabeth give more insight and talk about where the idea came from. 

Jeff and Tony discuss last week's program and talk with Superintendent Michael Ford about COVID-19 vaccinations and getting back to in-person learning. 

Terry Russell, Public Works Director for the City of Russell Springs talks about the water line repairs happening on 127 across from the Russell County Middle School and what folks in and around that area can expect in terms of water outages and a massive Boil Water Advisory that has been issued. 

Laker sports is always on LakerCountry 104.9 and online at lakercountry.com 

Today, Jeff and Tony talk about a mystery surrounding a former Jamestown business that was recently demolished by the city. 

Russell County Emergency Management Director HM Bottom talks about the Emergency Services activated throughout the county in anticipation of the ice storm and what folks should do in the event their power goes out. 

On today's edition of All Things Russell Jeff Hoover is joined by WJRS News Director Zac Oakes who reveals the winners of the 2021 Best of Russell County Awards. 

Amber Hale with the KYTC District 8 in Somerset was on the morning show to talk about the department's plans in the event that ice does get onto the roadways

Joy Bullock with South Kentucky RECC was on the morning show Wednesday morning. Bullock talked about procedures in place in the event of power outages, and offered customers tips on how to report those outages and how to track them...

Russell County Emergency Management Director HM Bottom was on the morning show this morning to discuss plans that are in place as a winter storm could impact the region later today and into the early morning hours of Thursday...

Today's edition of All Things Russell is a special one as we pay tribute to Larry "Flash" Wilson who passed away recently. Jeff Hoover, Tony Kerr, Charlie Anderson, David Rexroat, and Ryan Richardson share some stories and memories about Flash. 

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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