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Jamestown City Council to meet tomorrow

November 2, 2020 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown City Council will hold a special-called meeting tomorrow at 5 p.m. at Jamestown City Hall. Only one item is on the agenda, the first reading of Ordinance 2020-005, (Intent to Annex property). WJRS […]
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City of Jamestown to have Trunk or Treat on the Square

September 25, 2020 Zac Oakes
The City of Jamestown will be having Trunk or Treat on the Square on Halloween this year. The Bank of Jamestown will be hosting a costume contest for children up to age 12. Categories for […]
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Jamestown Mayor Shearer hopes to have trick-or-treating in Jamestown

September 17, 2020 Zac Oakes
Count Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer as someone who hopes that the city will be able to do trick-or-treating this Halloween. “Kids need to be kids,” Shearer said. “I agree that we need to take precautions […]
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City of Jamestown expected to lower taxes for first time in six years

September 17, 2020 Zac Oakes
Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer was excited to announce to the city council Thursday evening that the council will vote on a proposed tax decrease month. Shearer said this is the first time in six years […]
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Work begins today on Jamestown water project

August 30, 2020 Zac Oakes
Work is expected to begin in downtown Jamestown on a major water project. Today marks the beginning of the project to replace water lines that are more than 60 years old. The project is expected […]
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New cruiser for Jamestown Police, water project discussed at city council meeting

August 20, 2020 Zac Oakes
The City of Jamestown is moving forward with a grant process to purchase a new cruiser for the Jamestown Police Department. The new cruiser will be a Ford F150 truck, which was recommended by Jamestown […]
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Jamestown City Council to meet this evening

August 20, 2020 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown City Council will meet tonight at 6 p.m. for its regular monthly meeting. Listen for a recap of the meeting tomorrow morning and find a written recap here following the meeting.
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  • Community Conversation 9-16

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Jaycee Leonard Coppage about the ninth annual Convoy for Kids, coming up October 17th at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss the new truck show, classic cars and tractors, the convoy route, and how the event raises money for Toys for Tots.

  • Community Conversation 9-15

    Jeff Hoover talks with Crystal Popplewell of Lake Cumberland Tourism about the success of the Poker Run and the continued growth of tourism in the area. They also discuss the extension of Food Truck Friday through October 30th, including the special themes and community events planned for the coming weeks.

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    Jeff Hoover talks with students and leaders from the Russell County High School Next Gen Civics Club about the program’s growth, hands-on experience with local government, and the impact it is having on students. They also discuss the students’ involvement in the upcoming Greasy Creek Roadside Park groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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