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Shearer receives UK’s AgEd freshman of the year award

A 2022 Russell County High School graduate has received a prestigious honor following her freshman year at the University of Kentucky. Sophie Shearer, the daughter of Kevin and Joy Shearer, recently received UK’s Freshman Agricultural […]

Shearer talks challenges of new position at LCCAA

Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency Executive Director Nick Shearer, who took over the role in January, talked to WJRS NEWS about the challenges he sees working in his new position… To learn more about the […]

Shearer settling in at LCCAA

Nick Shearer is settling into his new role at the area’s largest community-based organization. Shearer talked with WJRS NEWS about how his new position is going… Shearer, the former mayor of the city of Jamestown, […]

Shearer crowned Basketball Queen on Saturday

Russell County High School Senior Sophie Shearer was crowned the 2022 RCHS Basketball Queen during a ceremony at the high school this past Saturday afternoon. Evan Hammond was Shearer’s escort. First runner-up was Hannah Yates, […]

Shearer resigning as Jamestown Mayor

Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer has announced his upcoming resignation. Shearer, who has served as Jamestown Mayor for the last seven years, cited a career change as leading to the resignation, which will be effective Jan. […]