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Russell County vs Campbellsville from Saturday, September 6th.

On this episode of All Things Russell, Jeff Hoover and Tony Kerr talk with special guests about honoring the legacy of Deputy Josh Phipps. They announce the new Good Shepherd Scholarship for Russell County seniors, share memories of Deputy Phipps’ life and service, and discuss upcoming community events, including a candlelight vigil and highway dedication in his honor.

Sean Hammond sits down with Superintendent Michael Ford to discuss the decision to reschedule the Laker football home opener due to weather concerns, including potential lightning. They dive into the logistics behind moving the game to tomorrow afternoon and the challenges of planning around unpredictable weather.

Sean Hammond is joined once again by Shane Holinde from the Kentucky Mesonet to discuss the network's recent growth, including new weather station sites across Kentucky. They dive into current drought conditions, the importance of Mesonet data for agriculture, and remember the late broadcaster Brandon Robinson, a respected voice in Eastern Kentucky.

Community Conversation on Laker Country 104.9 opens the phone lines for an open mic discussion about a proposal that would shift financial control of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office to the fiscal court. Callers share their views on transparency, oversight, and whether the sheriff should retain authority over expenditures.

Sean Hammond sits down with Russell County's own Kevin Williams to discuss the latest community initiatives supporting local students. Kevin shares exciting news about the first-ever Kevin Williams Believe Scholarship Golf Classic, an event raising funds to support high school seniors transitioning into college.

Jeff Hoover sits down with Russell County native and Lindsey Wilson University professor, Dr. JC Phelps. They talk about his path from Center College to teaching economics, his love of learning, and his work with the Kentucky Governor’s Scholar Program.

Sean Hammond is joined by Regena Haugen from Somerset Community College. Regena, the Administrator of the Russell Center and Casey Center, shares the latest happenings at SCC, including the start of the fall semester and opportunities for enrollment.

Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum about the Greasy Creek project, recent community events, upcoming fiscal court business, and other county priorities.

Russell County vs LaRue County from Friday, August 29th.