Kendall Park Boat Ramp now open to the public
The Kendall Park Boat Ramp has been reopened to the public. Work has been ongoing in the area to repair flood damage sustained in February 2019. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a […]
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Body found floating alongside boat slip at Grider Hill Marina
An investigation is underway after a badly decomposed body was found floating alongside a boat slip at Grider Hill Marina Saturday morning. According to officials in neighboring Clinton County, law enforcement was called to the […]
Kendall Recreation Area Boat Ramp expected to reopen by end of month
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announced construction at Kendall Campground, including its boat ramp and roadway along the riverside campground, is nearing completion, and those areas are expected to re-open by the […]
Crews respond to boat fire at State Dock
Fire crews with the Jamestown and South Russell Fire Departments responded to a boat fire at State Dock early Sunday morning. Crews were called out at about 1 a.m. Sunday in response to a boat […]
Boat owners can renew registration starting April 3
Motorboat registration requests will be accommodated at the Russell County Clerk’s Office and all such offices around the state, beginning on April 3rd, according to the state transportation cabinet. Annual registration renewals are typically accepted […]
With final boat show of season underway, tourist commission gets to work on next year’s budget
Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission Executive Director Danielle Wilson is heading to her final boat show of the winter today to champion for tourists to spend their vacation time on Lake Cumberland. Wilson spoke with WJRS […]
Kendall boat ramp continues to be closed as work progresses
Portions of Kendall Campground and the Day Use Area below Wolf Creek Dam, including its boat ramp and roadway along the riverside campground, remain closed through early April as rehabilitation from flood damage sustained back […]
Tourist commission in the heart of boat show season
The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission collected $6,074.34 in transient tax in November of 2022, which is on average for the time of year, according to financial numbers provided by the commission. WJRS NEWS spoke with […]
Wayne Co. boat ramp to close for Poker Run; will be staging site for law enforcement
The upcoming Lake Cumberland Poker Run, which is based out of State Dock in Jamestown, has prompted the closure of at least one boat ramp in neighboring Wayne County for the duration of the three-day […]
New patrol boat enhances Lake Cumberland visitor assistance
Park rangers at Lake Cumberland are now better equipped to assist and educate visitors and enforce regulations with the purchase of a new patrol boat with enhanced capabilities. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville […]