Marcum reappoints two members to tourism board

Wednesday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

Judge Executive Randy Marcum reappointed two members of the tourism board to another term. At the most recent meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court, Marcum reappointed tourism board members Stephen Eastin and Kim Kelsey […]

Comer talks importance of tourism in area

Tuesday, April 2 by Zac Oakes

Wrapping up our discussion with Congressman James Comer, WJRS News spoke to Comer about the importance of tourism in the area and his focus on eliminating obstacles to the success of the industry. Here’s what […]

Lake Cumberland named top Water Tourism Spot in state

Thursday, August 17 by Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland was named the top Water Tourism Spot in Kentucky by Kentucky Living Magazine. Lake Cumberland beat out Green River Lake in Campbellsville and Rough River Dam State Park for the award. The annual […]

Wilson talks about notable findings in new tourism report

Tuesday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

We continue our conversation with local tourism director Danielle Wilson today about some new data released in a state report this week about the local impact of tourism. Wilson said Russell County saw increases in […]

Local tourism director excited about tourism spending in Russell County

Monday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

New data released from the state this week gives insight into how much money visitors to Russell County spend while they’re in the county. Last year, Russell County visitor spending increased from the previous two […]

Wilson talks strong June in tourism, new branding coming for local tourism

Thursday, July 27 by Zac Oakes

Last month was a strong month for tourism in Russell County. Lake Cumberland Tourism Executive Director Danielle Wilson spoke to WJRS News about several new things going on with tourism locally.

Tourism meeting scheduled for next Wednesday

Wednesday, July 19 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission was set to meet today, but instead, will hold a special-called meeting next week. The tourism commission’s special-called meeting will take place next Wednesday at 12:30 at the tourism office. […]

Tourism meeting rescheduled

Tuesday, July 18 by Zac Oakes

The regular monthly meeting of the Lake Cumberland Tourism Commission has been postponed. The commission was scheduled to meet on Wednesday but had to reschedule due to the lack of a quorum. A new date […]

Tourism director looks back at Memorial Day, ahead to tourism season on Lake Cumberland

Thursday, June 1 by Derek Aaron

By all indications, Memorial Day weekend, despite cooler temperatures, was still a success on Lake Cumberland as tourists poured in to the region. The unofficial kickoff to summer is just the first of many tourist-filled […]

Last day to vote for Lake Cumberland as KY Living’s ‘Best Water Tourism Spot’

Wednesday, May 31 by Derek Aaron

Today is the final day to vote for Lake Cumberland as Kentucky’s “Best Water Tourism Spot” as part of Kentucky Living’s 14th annual Best in Kentucky awards. Lake Cumberland is facing off against Green River […]

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Marcum reappoints two members to tourism board

Comer talks importance of tourism in area

Lake Cumberland named top Water Tourism Spot in state

Wilson talks about notable findings in new tourism report

Local tourism director excited about tourism spending in Russell County

Wilson talks strong June in tourism, new branding coming for local tourism

Tourism meeting scheduled for next Wednesday

Tourism meeting rescheduled

Tourism director looks back at Memorial Day, ahead to tourism season on Lake Cumberland

Last day to vote for Lake Cumberland as KY Living’s ‘Best Water Tourism Spot’

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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