Today is the final day for candidates to file their paperwork to run for non-partisan offices in the general election, such as mayor, city council, school board, and soil and water conservation district supervisor.
Candidates have until 4 p.m. today to file their paperwork with the county clerk’s office.
Yesterday saw Joey Hoover file for a seat on the Jamestown City Council. Hoover joins William Murray, Ada Marcum Lawson, Mitchell Marcum, and Jared Roy as candidates for the Jamestown City Council. There are a total of six seats on the city council.
In Russell Springs, five candidates have filed for six seats so far. The five candidates are sitting council members Lance Huckaby, Gary Gene Frost, Timmy Hudson, Sherry Bottom Daniel, and Ricky Barnes.
Three candidates are running for Jamestown Mayor, including current city council members Barry Coffey and Dwight Richards, as well as Brian Young. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton has indicated she will not seek re-election.
Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas is seeking re-election. He is being challenged by current city council member Cody L. Wilson.
School board chairman Dick Kazsuk has filed for re-election and is currently unopposed in District 4.
So far, no candidates have filed for the school board seat in District 2, which is currently held by Eric Selby.
Three candidates have filed to run for soil and water conservation district supervisor. Those candidates are Darrell Selby, Sandra Voils, and Michael Gene Rexroat.
We’ll provide candidate filing updates as they are available.
Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum joins Jeff Hoover on Community Conversation to discuss plans for the Greasy Creek recreational area, a student-led project to digitize county records, FEMA assistance related to January’s winter storm, and upcoming commodity distribution. They also talk about the importance of the Russell County Fair and the traditions that continue to bring the community together each year.
Jeff Hoover talks with Sherry Selby of Duo Broadband about the company’s annual membership meeting at Russell County High School, including updates on services, local growth, and door prizes for members. Later, Robbie Morgan with the Russell County Jaycee’s joins the show to preview the Fair’s Off-Road Challenge and what attendees can expect for one of the week’s biggest events.
Jeff Hoover welcomes Dean McKinley and Robin Riddle of the gospel group All 4 Him to Community Conversation. The group shares how they came together after the pandemic, their deep family roots in gospel music, and the ministry behind their performances across the region. They also talk about their upcoming free concert Sunday afternoon at the Russell County Jaycees Fair and invite the community to come enjoy an afternoon of gospel music and fellowship.
Jeff Hoover continues the countdown to the Russell County Jaycees Fair with longtime Jaycee member Eddie Copley. Eddie shares memories of growing up around the fair, following in the footsteps of his father, Buster Copley, and helping continue the tradition of the mule pull and horse pull at the fairgrounds. The conversation highlights the history behind the events, what fans can expect this year, and the strong community spirit that keeps the Russell County Fair going year after year.
Jeff Hoover talks with longtime Troy Anderson about the upcoming Pleasure Horse Show at the Russell County Jaycees Fair. Anderson shares details about the Friday night event, including the different competition classes, youth participation, and prize payouts. He also reflects on his decades of involvement with the Russell County Jaycees, memories of parking cars at the fair alongside his father Gary Anderson, and the strong tradition and community spirit that make the fair such a special part of Russell County each year.
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