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 planning to recognize former mayors, city council members at Lakefest

Tuesday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

This year’s Lakefest Celebration in Jamestown is expected to include a recognition of several former city officials. Jamestown City Council member Barry Coffey said the city is looking forward to the recognition. This year’s Lakefest […]

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 […]

Jamestown will soon form bicentennial, Lakefest committees

Tuesday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

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 […]

Jamestown will soon begin planning for Lakefest, city’s bicentennial

Tuesday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

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, […]

2025 Lakefest Pageant Winners

Tuesday, July 8 by Zac Oakes

Below are the 2025 Lakefest Pageant winners

Day full of events at Jamestown Lakefest

Saturday, July 5 by Zac Oakes

A full slate of events will take place in downtown Jamestown for the annual Lakefest celebration today. Things get started at 7 a.m. with Breakfast in the Park and opening ceremonies. The Mike Hill 5K […]

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 […]

Lakefest gets underway this evening

Friday, July 4 by Zac Oakes

The annual Lakefest celebration in Jamestown gets underway this evening. Events get underway with the annual pageants starting at 5 p.m. There are pageants for multiple age groups, from babies up to the Mrs. pageant. […]

Lakefest gets underway tomorrow

Thursday, July 3 by Zac Oakes

The annual Lakefest celebration in Jamestown gets underway tomorrow. Tomorrow’s Lakefest events include the pageants getting underway at 5 tomorrow, as well as a recognition of the Russell County Wrestling Team. Triple Crown Wrestling will […]

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

Jamestown planning to recognize former mayors, city council members at Lakefest

Jamestown prepping for annual Lakefest as celebration nears

Jamestown will soon form bicentennial, Lakefest committees

Jamestown will soon begin planning for Lakefest, city’s bicentennial

2025 Lakefest Pageant Winners

Day full of events at Jamestown Lakefest

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

Lakefest gets underway this evening

Lakefest gets underway tomorrow

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