Jamestown will soon form bicentennial, Lakefest committees
2026 is a big year in the City of Jamestown, as the city as this year will be 200 years since the city was established. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton said the city is putting together […]
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Jamestown will soon begin planning for Lakefest, city’s bicentennial
It’s still December, but the City of Jamestown will soon be ramping up preparations for the city’s annual Lakefest celebration next summer. Mayor Regena Hinton said January will be a busy month for the city, […]
Christmas on the Square will be final Bicentennial event of the year
The upcoming Christmas on the Square event will be the final Bicentennial event of the year. The Russell County Bicentennial Committee has been involved with hosting and partnering in pre-existing events through the year to […]
Bicentennial Festival coming up this weekend
The Russell County Bicentennial Festival is scheduled to take place tomorrow at the Russell County Fairgrounds. Several events are scheduled for the day. There will be games, food, vendors, and multiple performances throughout the day. […]
Bicentennial pageants will include Inspire and Shine Category for those with special needs
The upcoming bicentennial pageants later this month will include an Inspire and Shine category for those with special needs. Crystal Popplewell with Lake Cumberland Tourism is one of the organizers of the pageant. She was […]
Melton says community support for bicentennial has been great
As Russell County celebrates its bicentennial this year, Susan Melton with the Russell County Judge Executive’s Office said community support has been great. With events planned throughout the year, Melton said businesses and individuals have […]
Today is last day to enter Bicentennial Pioneer Poetry & Prose contest
Today is the last day to enter the Russell County Bicentennial Pioneer Poetry and Prose contest. The contest is organized by the Russell County Public Library. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield has more details on the […]
Russell County Bicentennial Video
This video, filmed and produced by Ramie Hutchison (Hutch Digital), celebrates Russell County’s Bicentennial.
Bicentennial Kickoff Celebration is tomorrow
Tomorrow is the kickoff celebration for Russell County’s Bicentennial. Tomorrow’s event will take place at the Russell County ANC and will feature students from Russell County’s Gifted and Talented program reenacting historic events from Russell […]
Bicentennial Committee planning multiple events this year
2025 is Russell County’s Bicentennial, and several events are planned to celebrate Russell County’s 200th birthday. While the committee has plans for new events, such as the upcoming event at the ANC which will serve […]