Jamestown preparing for annual Lakefest celebration; hazardous duty for police officers could begin in October

Friday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council met last night. Mayor Regena Hinton said the city is putting on the final touches in preparation for the annual Lakefest celebration, which is just two weeks away. Hinton also said […]

Spirit of 76 Celebration will feature free concerts by stars, fireworks, golf tournaments, historical and patriotic presentations, a 7.6-mile race, and more on July 3 and 4 near Albany, Kentucky

Monday, June 15 by Zac Oakes

Submitted by Al Cross, Clinton County Community Foundation SEVENTY SIX, Ky. – The 250-year history of the United States of America has been written not only in places like Philadelphia, New York and Washington, but […]

Opening Celebration Planned for Greasy Creek Park Improvements

Monday, June 8 by Sean Hammond

County officials and the NexGen Civics Club made up of Russell County High School students are planning an opening celebration at Greasy Creek Park. A new sign was recently installed at the park, along with […]

Mayor announces bands for upcoming Lakefest celebration; city will hold ribbon cutting at Reel Java this afternoon

Friday, May 29 by Zac Oakes

The annual Lakefest celebration in Jamestown is just a little over a month away. WJRS News caught up with Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton to talk about the entertainment Lakefest attendees can expect at this year’s […]

Jamestown prepping for annual Lakefest as celebration nears

Tuesday, March 24 by Zac Oakes

The annual Lakefest celebration in Jamestown is just a little over 3 months away, and city officials say they are working hard to get ready for this year’s event. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton said there […]

50th celebration at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery postponed due to government shutdown

Tuesday, October 7 by Zac Oakes

Friends of Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery has announced that the hatchery’s 50th celebration night scheduled for this week has been postponed due to the government shutdown. This year marks 50 years since the hatchery […]

Jamestown Police Chief discusses alcohol at Lakefest, road closures for celebration

Friday, July 4 by Zac Oakes

As Lakefest gets underway this evening, one notable change coming to this year’s event is a vendor selling alcoholic beverages. Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS yesterday to […]

Bicentennial Kickoff Celebration is tomorrow

Friday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

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 […]

Jamestown preparing for annual Lakefest celebration

Tuesday, June 25 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown is in the midst of planning for another big Lakefest celebration in less than two weeks. Mayor Regena Hinton spoke to WJRS News about how the planning process is going as […]

Bicentennial Celebration Plans Underway

Friday, May 10 by WJRS Staff

Plans are now underway to celebrate the 200th birthday of Russell County next year. County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum announced a few months his plans to form a bicentennial committee to plan for activities and events […]

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Jamestown preparing for annual Lakefest celebration; hazardous duty for police officers could begin in October

Spirit of 76 Celebration will feature free concerts by stars, fireworks, golf tournaments, historical and patriotic presentations, a 7.6-mile race, and more on July 3 and 4 near Albany, Kentucky

Opening Celebration Planned for Greasy Creek Park Improvements

Mayor announces bands for upcoming Lakefest celebration; city will hold ribbon cutting at Reel Java this afternoon

Jamestown prepping for annual Lakefest as celebration nears

50th celebration at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery postponed due to government shutdown

Jamestown Police Chief discusses alcohol at Lakefest, road closures for celebration

Bicentennial Kickoff Celebration is tomorrow

Jamestown preparing for annual Lakefest celebration

Bicentennial Celebration Plans Underway

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