Articles by Zac Oakes

Lakefest will be in full swing today on the Jamestown Square. Activities get underway at 7:00 this morning with opening ceremonies and breakfast in the park. The Mike Hill 5K and 10K run gets underway […]

Russell County Search and Rescue was called out to assist two boaters on the Cumberland River Thursday night. Crews were called out at around 10:30 Thursday night to assist Kentucky Fish & Wildlife about one […]

The Russell County Board of Education met yesterday, and approved the district’s facility plan. While building a new middle school remains the top construction priority for the school district, school leaders are also looking at […]

The annual Lakefest celebration on the square in Jamestown gets underway this evening. Tonight’s events are highlighted by the annual pageants, as well as wrestling on the square. The pageants are scheduled to get underway […]

Significant progress continues on the Russell County Hospital MedSpa building. Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson told WJRS News services are expected to begin at the new facility in late August or early September. A […]

There are several local closings to report in observance of the Independence Day holiday tomorrow. Russell Springs City Hall, Jamestown City Hall, and the Russell County Courthouse will be closed today. The Russell County Judicial […]

Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at Somerset Community College for the Spring 2026 semester. Local students named to the Full-Time Dean’s List were: Alex Sayers Anthony Hanlon Audrea Landero Beth Gough […]

Several local students were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson University for the Spring 2026 semester. Those local students were: President’s List Nicholas Blakey Dawson Bradshaw Berkeley Clark Ethan Cooper […]

The Jamestown Police Department is reminding local residents that the Jamestown Square will be closed for Lakefest this weekend, and traffic patterns will be changed. Jamestown Police say the square will be closed from around […]