Popplewell named Star of the Industry at state tourism conference

Friday, November 7 by Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland Tourism’s Crystal Popplewell received the Star of the Industry award yesterday at the Kentucky Travel Industry Association conference. Popplewell was nominated for the award by Tourism Director Danielle Wilson. The Star of the […]

$75 million allocated to boost state’s tourism industry

Tuesday, July 26 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky has allocated $75 million in an effort to boost the state’s tourism industry and economy following a decline in visitors brought on by the pandemic, Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday. The $75 million in […]

Gov. Beshear waives alcohol fees for service industry in Kentucky

Friday, November 6 by Zac Oakes

The Governor also announced new support for bars, restaurants and temporary venues to help them save costs as COVID-19 rages across the commonwealth, with indoor dining discouraged, and as the weather gets colder, limiting outdoor […]

Tourism Industry bouncing back after pandemic shutdown

Thursday, August 20 by Zac Oakes

The local tourism industry took a hit at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic but the last few weeks have been a significant bounce back for tourism in Russell County . “Things are definitely picking […]

More on the Impact COVID-19 is having on the Beef Cattle Industry

Thursday, April 30 by Sean Hammond

Today, WJRS Local News continues its discussion with Jonathan Oakes, Russell County extension agent for agriculture, regarding the beef cattle industry and the effect COVID-19 is having. Oakes said beef cattle producers operate in a […]

City of Russell Springs Hoping Recent Projects Attract More Development and Industry

Thursday, July 25 by Sean Hammond

We continue our talk with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas about the beautification projects currently underway in the city… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Thomas-7-25.mp3

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Popplewell named Star of the Industry at state tourism conference

$75 million allocated to boost state’s tourism industry

Gov. Beshear waives alcohol fees for service industry in Kentucky

Tourism Industry bouncing back after pandemic shutdown

More on the Impact COVID-19 is having on the Beef Cattle Industry

City of Russell Springs Hoping Recent Projects Attract More Development and Industry

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