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Unsuccessful Candidate Files Lawsuit, Asks For Recount

An apparent unsuccessful candidate for Commonwealth Attorney in last week’s Republican primary has filed a lawsuit in Russell Circuit Court alleging that election fraud and ballot tampering may have occurred during the voting and is […]

Candidate forum set for tonight

The Laker Country 104.9 and Russell County Chamber of Commerce 2022 Candidate Forum will take place tonight at the Russell County Auditorium. The forum will take place from 6-9 p.m. and will include candidates for […]

Early local candidate filings generating interest

After just three days of early candidate filings, it is clear next year’s county elections are generating lots of interest. Several persons filed their papers last week to seek various county offices. The most interest […]

Candidate Filing Update

There will be a newcomer on the ballot in November for a seat on the Russell County school board.    James Gray filed his papers yesterday seeking to represent District 5 on the school board.   Gray […]

Candidate Filing Deadline Moved

Persons wishing to serve on  city councils or school boards must file their papers no later than Tuesday, June 2nd.   In year’s past, the filing deadline has been in August for these positions.  However, under […]