Laker Country 104.9

Russell County vs Adair County from Friday, August 22nd.

Sean Hammond and Zac Oakes interview the Current Events Class at Russell County High School this year.

Sean Hammond talks with Megan Gullett from the Russell County Extension Office about upcoming community classes. They cover food dehydration basics, disaster preparedness, and a two-part series on barbecue. Megan explains what participants can expect, why these skills matter, and how to get involved.

Jeff Hoover welcomes longtime “Voice of the Lakers” Tony Kerr to talk about the excitement of a new high school football season. They preview Russell County’s opener against Adair County, discuss key players to watch, changes in local rivalries, and what makes Friday night football so special for the community.

Jeff Hoover sits down with Russell County PVA Tim Popowell to talk about how property assessments have changed over the past 15 years, why values have climbed, and what that means for homeowners. They discuss the homestead exemption, the appeals process, and how technology has shaped the PVA office. Tim also highlights growth in areas like Eli and Jabez and shares resources available to the public through the PVA office.

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.