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Rodney A. Pavlik, age 57, of Jamestown

Rodney A. Pavlik, 57, of Jamestown, KY, passed away at 12:19 P.M., Sunday, October 1st, suddenly, in Columbia, KY, Adair County. Rodney was born in Chester, PA on July 26, 1966, a son of Mary […]

Jamestown hosting Trunk-or-Treat

The City of Jamestown is once again hosting its Trunk-or-Treat on the Square this year. The city will host its Trunk-or-Treat event on Halloween from 5-7 p.m. Businesses, churches, or groups  interested in setting up […]

Jamestown donates money to local animal welfare league

The Jamestown City Council approved a donation to the Russell County Animal Welfare League at last week’s city council meeting. The funds will be used for spay/neuter clinics and will be available for Jamestown residents […]

Jamestown lowering tax rates

The City of Jamestown is slightly lowering its property tax rates. Mayor Regena Hinton spoke to WJRS News after last night’s city council meeting.

Jamestown City Council to meet this evening

The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at City Hall. We’ll have more from the meeting on tomorrow’s local news.

Fiscal court tables funding for Jamestown Elementary SRO

At this week’s special-called meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court, the court voted to table the approval of a memorandum of understanding regarding the Jamestown Elementary School Resource Officer position. The magistrates agreed to […]

Weather radar in Jamestown still on track

The Climavision weather radar location in Jamestown is still on track. WJRS News has been told the radar device is set to be installed this month, barring any setbacks. The device will help provide more […]

Limmy McGowan, age 63, of Jamestown

Limmy McGowan, of Jamestown, passed from this life Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at his home.  He was 63 years of age. Limmy was born March 4, 1960, in Jamestown, son of the late Tulsey and […]

Wanda Lawless, age 87, of Jamestown

Wanda Lawless, of Jamestown, passed from this life Tuesday, August 29th, 2023, at Glen Ridge Health Campus in Louisville, KY. She was 87 years of age. Born in Creelsboro on May 10th, 1936, she was a […]