Articles by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown will hold its first marketplace of the season on Saturday. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton shared some information with WJRS News about the marketplace, including its new location. For more information, contact […]

Yesterday on local news, we reported on the ongoing situation involving the District 2 board of education seat. Board member Eric Selby opted not to seek re-election to the seat and only one candidate filed […]

A Russell Springs man was arrested last night by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. 50-year-old William W. Chumbley was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, operating on a suspended or revoked license, failure to […]

We have the latest retail and restaurant inspections report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. Timber Pointe Tavern – 100 percent – OK to open Jamestown Elementary School – 100 percent Dollar General on […]

The demolition derby will be the featured entertainment tonight at the  Russell County Jaycees Fair. The demolition derby gets underway at 7:00 this evening on the main track. The carnival and the Farm at the […]

The City of Russell Springs is advising area residents that Foley Drive, off Highway 127 and Butler Drive, will be closed from 8 a.m. until around 10 a.m. today for electric work. Crews will have […]

Russell County Board of Education Chairman Dick Kazsuk will not face any opposition on the ballot in November, as no other candidate filed to run for the Board of Education seat in District 4 this […]

Recent improvements have been made at the Russell Springs Veteran Cemetery. Mayor Eddie Thomas said he’s really pleased with the new improvements. He encouraged local veterans to consider reserving a plot at the veterans cemetery […]

The murder trial of a Jamestown man accused of fatally shooting his half-brother resumes this morning. Day 2 of the jury trial in the case of the Commonwealth of Kentucky vs Lee Maynard will get […]

We have results from the Russell County Fair Floral Hall. Winners from the open class include: Flowers – Sharon Bradley Baked Foods – Sherry Redmon Photography – Gunnar Coe Painting – Tina Wilson Food Preservation […]