Tourist Commission to partner with other area tourism agencies for ARPA application

Friday, September 23 by Derek Aaron

The monthly meeting of the Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission earlier this week was a source of several notable items of local interest. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson said the county is working alongside several other Lake […]

Wilson promotes lake, area to state fairgoers at first fair as tourism director

Thursday, September 1 by Derek Aaron

Russell County Tourist Commission Executive Director Danielle Wilson recently returned from an 11-day stay in Louisville at the Kentucky State Fair where she was tasked with promoting Russell County and Lake Cumberland to fairgoers in […]

Robertson makes appointments to library, tourism boards

Wednesday, August 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson announced appointments to two local boards Monday night. Robertson appointed Brittany Meece-Stephens to the Library Board to replace outgoing member Stephanie McGowan. Stephens’ term will end June 30, 2023. […]

Tourism office could see added revenue in 2023

Wednesday, August 3 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission met in special session on Tuesday with one lone item on the agenda, but the item has the potential for substantial results for the local tourism industry. Tourism Director Danielle […]

$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 […]

LC Tourism continues to see success marketing online

Friday, July 22 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission is continuing to see a positive response from its tourism inquiries and advertising campaign, according to Tourism Director Danielle Wilson, who presented the tourist commission board with numbers in a […]

Tourism board discusses possible fishing tourney; collects transient tax

Thursday, July 21 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission briefly discussed the possibility of a large-scale high school bass fishing tournament on Lake Cumberland in March of next year during their monthly meeting Wednesday. The event, which would be […]

Wilson says Russell County tourism strong over Independence Day weekend

Wednesday, July 6 by Zac Oakes

Independence Day is typically a popular holiday for visitors to vacation to Lake Cumberland, and Russell County Tourism Director Danielle Wilson said this past weekend was no exception. Wilson said the annual Lakefest in Jamestown, […]

Robertson makes tourism, library board appointments

Thursday, June 16 by Zac Oakes

Judge Executive Gary Robertson made appointments to the Russell County Tourism and Library boards on Monday. Robertson appointed Ramie Hutchison to the Library Board for a four-year term. He replaces outgoing board member Stephen Hill. […]

Tourism Director talks about big weekend on Lake Cumberland

Wednesday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

Memorial Day Weekend serves as the unofficial kickoff of the summer tourism season in Russell County. Memorial Day Weekend is typically the first big weekend where boats from visitors hit the waters of Lake Cumberland. […]

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Tourist Commission to partner with other area tourism agencies for ARPA application

Wilson promotes lake, area to state fairgoers at first fair as tourism director

Robertson makes appointments to library, tourism boards

Tourism office could see added revenue in 2023

$75 million allocated to boost state’s tourism industry

LC Tourism continues to see success marketing online

Tourism board discusses possible fishing tourney; collects transient tax

Wilson says Russell County tourism strong over Independence Day weekend

Robertson makes tourism, library board appointments

Tourism Director talks about big weekend on Lake Cumberland

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

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