Albany Teen Crowned National Winner at America’s International Miss Pageant

Monday, August 17 by WJRS Staff

Jersie Smith of Albany was crowned 2026 America’s International Teen during the America’s International Miss Scholarship Pageant on Sunday. The national pageant was held August 14–16 in Pigeon Forge. America’s International Miss was established in […]

Lakefest 2026 Pageant Winners

Saturday, July 4 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Fair Pageant Winners

Monday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

Below is a list of results from the pageants at the Russell County Jaycees Fair this past Saturday, as provided by the Russell County Jaycees. Boys 12-18 Months Winner – Korbin Lynn Shelton 1st runner-up […]

Burton wins Ms. Kentucky County Fair Pageant; Gossett finishes 3rd in Mrs. Kentucky County Fair

Tuesday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

Sarah Michelle Burton, who won Ms. Russell County Fair this past summer, brought home the crown this past weekend and was named Ms. Kentucky County Fair. Burton received first place among more than 50 contestants […]

2025 Lakefest Pageant Winners

Tuesday, July 8 by Zac Oakes

Below are the 2025 Lakefest Pageant winners

Lakefest pageant information and schedule of events

Tuesday, June 17 by Zac Oakes

Lakefest in Jamestown will take place Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5.

Russell County Fair Pageant Results

Monday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

The annual pageants at the Russell County Fair took place on Saturday. Alexis LeeAnn Wallen from Russell Springs was named Miss Russell County and Mailee Lynn Cooper from Russell Springs was named Miss Russell County […]

Russell County Fair pageant winners

Monday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

The annual pageants at the Russell County Fair took place on Saturday. Morgan Loy was named Miss Russell County and Landree Button was named Miss Russell County Fair. Liz Bernard-Clark was named Mrs. Russell County […]

Teen with Russell County ties places top 10 in Miss KY Teen pageant

Friday, July 7 by Zac Oakes

A former Russell County native placed in the top 10 at the Miss Kentucky Teen pageant. Ariana Rodriguez, granddaughter of the late Johnny Lee Cooper and Donna Carter, won the title of Miss Teen Fleur […]

Jamestown’s Wilson tops at state pageant

Wednesday, February 15 by Derek Aaron

Last weekend, The Center for Rural Development in Somerset was host to America’s Ideal Miss Kentucky state pageant with six different age groups and the areas of competitions being interview, opening number, casual wear, fun […]

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Albany Teen Crowned National Winner at America’s International Miss Pageant

Lakefest 2026 Pageant Winners

Russell County Fair Pageant Winners

Burton wins Ms. Kentucky County Fair Pageant; Gossett finishes 3rd in Mrs. Kentucky County Fair

2025 Lakefest Pageant Winners

Lakefest pageant information and schedule of events

Russell County Fair Pageant Results

Russell County Fair pageant winners

Teen with Russell County ties places top 10 in Miss KY Teen pageant

Jamestown’s Wilson tops at state pageant

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown