Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission receives $20,000 in recovery funding

Thursday, March 24 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission recently received just over $20,000 in federal recovery funds. The Governor’s Office announced $5.3 million in funding for 103 tourism and destination marketing groups in the state on Wednesday. Funding […]

Mask mandate lifted at Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center

Thursday, March 24 by Zac Oakes

A state mandate that required students and teachers at the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center to wear masks has been lifted, according to Superintendent Michael Ford. The board unanimously approved updates to the […]

COE institutes cashless pay system at Lake Cumberland, other lakes

Thursday, March 24 by Derek Aaron

Across the nation, COVID-19 is changing the way businesses interact with consumers. As an effort to reduce contact between people, the CARES Act mandated a move toward cashless payment systems. Visitors to Lake Cumberland, Dale […]

RCMS Softball moves to 3-0 with win over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Softball team moved to 3-0 on the season with an 8-6 win at Cumberland County Wednesday night. Trailing 5-1 in the 4th inning, the Lady Lakers rallied, scoring six runs in the inning to take the lead.... Read More.

RCMS Softball opens season with win over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Softball team opened its season with a win over Cumberland County. The Lady Lakers came away with a 5-4 win. Kaelyn Campbell drove in three runs for the Lady Lakers, and Madelyn Roy drove in two runs. Brylie Jo... Read More.

Cumberland Parkway project to begin Monday

Saturday, March 12 by Derek Aaron

A pavement rehabilitation and improvement project is scheduled to begin Monday, March 14th, on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 office in Somerset. The project will consist […]

Lake Cumberland area looking at 4-6 inch snowfall tonight

Friday, March 11 by Derek Aaron

Much of the region, including the Lake Cumberland area, finds itself under a winter storm warning, which begins at 9 p.m. this evening and runs through 9 a.m. Saturday morning. WJRS participated in a conference […]

Winter Storm Warning for Lake Cumberland Area

Friday, March 11 by Sean Hammond

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ SATURDAY… * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. […]

Lake Cumberland area under Winter Storm Watch

Thursday, March 10 by Derek Aaron

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING 9 PM THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING 9 AM… * WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE…Portions of […]

Corps’ Lake Cumberland resource manager recognized for promoting water safety

Tuesday, March 8 by Derek Aaron

Story by Leon Roberts U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District The resource manager at Lake Cumberland and Laurel River Lake in Kentucky has been recognized for promoting water safety, spearheading public outreach activities and […]

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Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission receives $20,000 in recovery funding

Mask mandate lifted at Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center

COE institutes cashless pay system at Lake Cumberland, other lakes

RCMS Softball moves to 3-0 with win over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Softball opens season with win over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Cumberland Parkway project to begin Monday

Lake Cumberland area looking at 4-6 inch snowfall tonight

Winter Storm Warning for Lake Cumberland Area

Lake Cumberland area under Winter Storm Watch

Corps’ Lake Cumberland resource manager recognized for promoting water safety

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown