Potential Rebranding for Cumberland Parkway

Thursday, September 12 by Sean Hammond

Chief District Engineer Tamra Wilson with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 in Somerset spoke to WJRS News at this week’s local economic development forum about a possible rebranding effort of the Cumberland Parkway that […]

Close to 40 Arrested on Lake Cumberland Over the Weekend

Monday, September 9 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife made nearly 40 arrests on Lake Cumberland over the weekend, mostly for boating under the influence and alcohol intoxication, according to reports. One person was also arrested after authorities found cocaine […]

Lake Cumberland was a Big Winner at the State Fair this Week

Friday, August 23 by Sean Hammond

The lake was voted best house boating lake, best long weekend getaway, best fishing spot, best boating lake and received second place for best hunting and fishing area by readers of Kentucky Living magazine. Tourism […]

Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival Had Another Successful Year

Monday, August 19 by Sean Hammond

Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival organizer Moochie Hart discussed the success of this past weekend’s festival with WJRS NEWS… Plans are already underway for next year…

Two Killed in Head on Crash Sunday in Cumberland County

Monday, August 5 by Sean Hammond

According to the Kentucky State Police, The crash happened just after 1 p.m. about four miles west of Burkesville on Ky. 90. State police say 41-year-old Susan Harper of Edmonton of was driving a vehicle […]

Cumberland County Man Killed in Two Vehicle Accident

Thursday, July 25 by Sean Hammond

A Cumberland County man was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Kentucky State Police. Trooper Jason Warinner is investigating the fatal collision that occurred Wednesday at approximately 1:47 pm, 1 […]

Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission Met Wednesday

Thursday, July 18 by Sean Hammond

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission met for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday. A couple of key takeaways from the meeting include $11,431.74 in transient tax collected in May and a total of $17,150 collected […]

Two Rogers Scholars in the Lake Cumberland Area Organize Donation Drive

Tuesday, June 25 by Sean Hammond

2018 Rogers Scholars Jon and Jenna Wood organized a “Thin Blue Line Teddy Bears” donation drive to provide police agencies with donated teddy bears and blankets for children in the midst of traumatic situations. The […]

Lake Cumberland District Board of Health Meets Tuesday

Monday, June 24 by Sean Hammond

The Lake Cumberland District Board of Health will be having a second reading of the mandatory Food Employee Certification and will be open to public comment at the Russell County Health Department, which is located […]

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Potential Rebranding for Cumberland Parkway

Close to 40 Arrested on Lake Cumberland Over the Weekend

Lake Cumberland was a Big Winner at the State Fair this Week

Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival Had Another Successful Year

Two Killed in Head on Crash Sunday in Cumberland County

Cumberland County Man Killed in Two Vehicle Accident

Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission Met Wednesday

Two Rogers Scholars in the Lake Cumberland Area Organize Donation Drive

Lake Cumberland District Board of Health Meets Tuesday

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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