Applications Due Friday for Wounded Warrior Fishing Event

Wednesday, August 19 by WJRS Staff

Wounded veterans interested in a free day of fishing and fellowship at Lake Cumberland have until this Friday to apply. The Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery will host its 13th Annual Wounded Warrior Fishing Event […]

Wounded Warriors Invited to Free Day of Fishing and Fellowship at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

The Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery is once again preparing to honor America’s injured veterans through one of its most meaningful annual traditions. The 13th Annual Wounded Warriors Fishing Event is scheduled for September 9, […]

Local anglers say they felt support from community during fishing tournament

Tuesday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

While the High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship on Lake Cumberland this past weekend was a big event for the community, it was also big for a pair of local anglers. Caden Hall […]

Fishing tournament brings in thousands of visitors; local fishermen have strong showing

Monday, June 29 by Zac Oakes

The 17th annual High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship concluded this weekend. By all accounts, the event was a great success with thousands of visitors making their way into Russell County with several […]

Reynolds and Smith have strong showing on opening day of fishing tournament

Thursday, June 25 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County fishermen are near the top of the leaderboard after day one of the High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship on Lake Cumberland. Russell County’s Blane Smith and Tate Reynolds finished […]

Fishing tournament officially begins today

Tuesday, June 23 by Zac Oakes

The 17th annual High School Fishing World Finals & National Championship officially gets underway today. Around 500 anglers and thousands of spectators are expected to make their way into Russell County this week for one […]

Major fishing tournament gets underway on Lake Cumberland this week

Monday, June 22 by Zac Oakes

A major fishing tournament on Lake Cumberland gets underway this week. The High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship officially gets underway tomorrow with registration at Russell County High School with fishing on Lake […]

Russell County Bass Fishing duo earns 9th place finish; Angler of the Year title | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Bass Fishing duo of Ryan Stanton and Evan Bradshaw had a big weekend. The duo finished 9th place at the tournament at Green River Lake and earned the Anglers of the Year Award for the Kentucky Bass Nation State Trial. The... Read More.

Over 90 percent of lodging booked locally as major fishing tournament nears

Thursday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

The 2026 High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship will be coming to Lake Cumberland in just a few weeks, which will bring thousands of visitors into Russell County. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson said […]

Fishing Creek Bridge on Highway 80 reduced to one lane starting next week

Thursday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

Fishing Creek Bridge on Highway 80 in Pulaski County will be reduced to one lane starting next week. The bridge will be reduced to one lane due to waterline utility work that is expected to […]

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Applications Due Friday for Wounded Warrior Fishing Event

Wounded Warriors Invited to Free Day of Fishing and Fellowship at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery

Local anglers say they felt support from community during fishing tournament

Fishing tournament brings in thousands of visitors; local fishermen have strong showing

Reynolds and Smith have strong showing on opening day of fishing tournament

Fishing tournament officially begins today

Major fishing tournament gets underway on Lake Cumberland this week

Russell County Bass Fishing duo earns 9th place finish; Angler of the Year title | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Over 90 percent of lodging booked locally as major fishing tournament nears

Fishing Creek Bridge on Highway 80 reduced to one lane starting next week

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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