Jamestown council approves taking Ponderosa Pike in as city street; Mayor says city planning for summer events

Friday, April 18 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council met last night, with the council revisiting the issue of taking in Ponderosa Pike into the city street system. The council ultimately decided by a 5-1 vote to spend roughly $20,000 […]

Russell Springs planning to convert streetlights to LED

Friday, April 11 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is looking to convert its more than 700 streetlights to LED bulbs. Of the 702 streetlights, only 67 are currently LED. Mayor Eddie Thomas said the long-term energy savings will […]

Bicentennial Committee planning multiple events this year

Monday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

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 […]

Hale talks 127 future planning

Monday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is continuing to look at the future for Highway 127 going through Russell County. Transportation Cabinet District 8 spokesperson Amber Hale was on Community Conversations on WJRS recently and spoke about […]

Russell Springs planning to purchase new dump truck for Public Works Dept.

Monday, November 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council voted to move forward with a plan for the city to purchase a new dump truck for the Public Works Department at a recent meeting. Mayor Eddie Thomas said it’s […]

Russell Springs planning for annual Christmas parade, opening of Lights at the Park

Thursday, November 7 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is planning for the annual Christmas parade on Main Street. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas stopped by WJRS this week to talk about the annual parade and the interest it […]

Jamestown approves lowering of tax rate, planning for market place tomorrow

Friday, September 20 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council voted yesterday to lower the city’s property tax rate. WJRS News spoke with Mayor Regena Hinton following the meeting about the lower tax rate. Hinton also said the city is preparing […]

Arts council planning Star Theater Marquee project

Tuesday, September 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Arts Council is planning a project that will provide a facelift to the marquee on the historic Star Theater on Main Street in Russell Springs. The Arts Council received a $5,000 grant […]

Russell Springs in the early stages of planning annual Christmas parade

Monday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

It’s only August, but Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said some local residents have already been asking about the city’s annual Christmas parade, so the city is announcing the theme for this year’s parade. WJRS […]

Russell Springs planning to place order for veteran banners soon

Friday, April 12 by Zac Oakes

It is almost time for the City of Russell Springs to place the veteran banners along Main Street, and city officials say anyone who wishes to recognize a veteran with a banner need to place […]

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Jamestown council approves taking Ponderosa Pike in as city street; Mayor says city planning for summer events

Russell Springs planning to convert streetlights to LED

Bicentennial Committee planning multiple events this year

Hale talks 127 future planning

Russell Springs planning to purchase new dump truck for Public Works Dept.

Russell Springs planning for annual Christmas parade, opening of Lights at the Park

Jamestown approves lowering of tax rate, planning for market place tomorrow

Arts council planning Star Theater Marquee project

Russell Springs in the early stages of planning annual Christmas parade

Russell Springs planning to place order for veteran banners soon

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Obituaries

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