In this episode of Talk Around Town on Laker Country 104.9, Sean Hammond sits down with Zac Oakes, local journalist and digital content creator at the station. Zac shares his journey from newspaper reporting to covering community news, sports, and photography. They discuss his passion for sports photography, especially local football, and preview exciting new social media features for the upcoming Laker football season — including in-game updates and postgame "Player of the Game" interviews.

On this episode of Community Conversation on Laker Country 104.9, Jeff Hoover talks with Jonathan Oakes, county extension agent for agriculture, about a farm supply distribution event for local farmers impacted by the May tornado. They discuss how community partners came together to provide support and what residents can expect at the event.

Coach Cheryl Newby joins Talk Around Town to discuss the growth and success of the Lady Laker Soccer program.

Jeff Hoover talks with Jamestown Mayor Regina Hinton and Tony Wright about the upcoming “Jeeps Are Wild” poker run and how it will bring people to Russell County while supporting a local charity.

Sean Hammond chats with Coach Steven Betts of the Russell County High School Boys Soccer team about the program’s revival, early success with four district titles, and the growing excitement around soccer in the community.

Crystal Popplewell from Lake Cumberland Tourism joins Jeff Hoover to talk about Food Truck Fridays, Russell County’s bicentennial events, and a one-of-a-kind pageant with categories for everyone—from babies to ‘Golden Girls.’

Sean Hammond talks to Jeff Warner with Jamestown Pharmacy.

Jeff and Tony talk to members of the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club and Moochie Hart.

Jeff Hoover talks to Magistrate Mickey Garner.

Jeff Hoover interviews Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston.