Burkesville-Cumberland County Latest News

Cumberland County, Kentucky, invites you to experience its warm hospitality and stunning scenery. Nestled in the Appalachian hills, this charming county boasts a vibrant downtown adorned with captivating murals. Throughout the year, Cumberland County’s landscape transforms, showcasing the beauty of each season, from the vibrant hues of autumn to the...Continue Reading

Look no further than Dale Hollow Lake, just south of Burkesville for the perfect fishing spot! For good reason, Burkesville is known as the Fishing Capital of Kentucky. This beautiful lake boasts a healthy ecosystem and conscientious fishermen, resulting in large, nutritious fish populations.Anglers visiting Dale Hollow Lake can reel...Continue Reading

Coldwater fishing in the Cumberland River, Kentucky, is possible during hot summer. The Wolf Creek Dam changed the water temperatures of the lower Cumberland River because the waters that come into the river are pulled from deep under the surface of Lake Cumberland. Trout thrive in this cold tailwater, a...Continue Reading

Dale Hollow Lake, Kentucky, produces large, healthy fish thanks to conscientious fishermen and a healthy ecosystem. Here, fishermen can expect to find smallmouth bass, crappie, largemouth bass, spotted bass, bluegill, and elusive muskie. With 28,000 acres of pristine water, 200+ boat slips, and access to local knowledge for the best...Continue Reading

Dozens of industry leaders and innovators attended the 2024 Appalachian Carbon Forum to work together to identify and develop clean energy transition solutions for the Appalachia region.The forum was held in Lexington and hosted by the University of Kentucky’s Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory...Continue Reading

University of the Cumberlands has added yet another business program to its list: an online Master of Science in Supply Chain Management.Supply chain management encompasses all activities involved in the production and delivery of goods and services, including procurement, transportation, inventory management, and logistics. It enables businesses to optimize operations...Continue Reading

Voting has begun in the Quarterfinals of the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Tournament Presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance.Now in its second year, the Tournament is an online voting, bracket-style competition that allows Kentuckians to pick the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for Wyandotte Economic Development Council by Golden Shovel Agency.In the dynamic landscape of today’s job market, the struggle to secure suitable housing options has emerged as a formidable barrier to employment for many individuals. The shortage of workforce housing options affects workers’...Continue Reading

Cumberland County, Kentucky, draws families and visitors in with its friendly folks. With its murals in downtown Burkesville, easy-going way of life, and stunning landscape that will stop you in your tracks—the county sets you up for fun and adventure. The year-round beauty of the rolling Appalachian hills is breathtaking...Continue Reading

Thanks to as much as $961 million in U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding and companies betting on Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear’s office said he is announcing five planned economic development projects over five days that could bring thousands of new jobs and billions in investment to the commonwealth.The governor...Continue Reading

Burkesville, located in Cumberland County, is the top fishing destination in Kentucky and is known as the fishing capital of Kentucky. Home to both the Cumberland River and Dale Hollow Lake, this area provides endless opportunities for fishing, boating, and relaxing. The Cumberland River offers some of the best trout...Continue Reading

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 1, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Kentucky’s strong placement in Site Selection magazine’s 2023 Governor’s Cup rankings, coming in third nationally in economic projects per capita and first in the South Central region. The commonwealth also secured the second spot in the South Central region...Continue Reading

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky achieved strong placement in Site Selection magazine’s 2023 Governor’s Cup rankings, coming in third nationally in economic projects per capita and first in the South Central region. The commonwealth also secured the second spot in the South Central region for overall projects, building on the previous...Continue Reading

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 29, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced more Kentucky-made products were shipped around the world in 2023 than in any other year on record, as the commonwealth broke its single-year total with $40.2 billion in exports, a 16.6% increase over the previous year.According to data recently...Continue Reading

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 27, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Collaborative Blueprint created by and for Kentucky’s Economic Developers, a statewide initiative led by Team Kentucky with input and support from partners across the commonwealth, is now publicly available. The blueprint is the result of an ongoing effort...Continue Reading

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — In 2018, Kentuckian Rob Beatty founded the Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild. The group aims to recognize the contributions of minorities to the bourbon industry and inspire a new age of bourbon connoisseurs.According to Beatty, the vision for the group all began when he was pursuing...Continue Reading

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue agricultural economists predict an overall positive outlook for 2024 with modest GDP growth, low unemployment, decreasing inflation and a potential lowering of interest rates.These findings were recently published in the Purdue Agricultural Economics Report’s annual outlook, including potential outcomes of a delayed farm bill. The...Continue Reading

FRANKFORT, Ky. — At its monthly board meeting, the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $2,130,880 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the commonwealth.“The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board’s attention to a diverse set of projects and programs sets a high standard for Kentucky’s agricultural future,” said Commissioner of Agriculture...Continue Reading

Move over A1 and Heinz 57 because Kentucky Bourbon Ketchup is the new go-to steak sauce.I know there are people out in the world who say, “That a great steak doesn’t need anything extra.”Well, they’re wrong! And maybe they have yet to experience the pleasure, or they are just scared...Continue Reading

OMAHA, Neb. — Despite increasing pressure from declining commodity markets, rising interest rates and inflation, the farm land market seems to be moving into 2024 maintaining the value increases it has built during the past three years.The sharp increase in land values from a year ago that was primarily driven...Continue Reading

VisitLEX President Mary Quinn Ramer expects incremental growth in 2024 after a couple of “banner years” coming out of the pandemic.In addition to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that enabled enhanced marketing efforts, having the new Central Bank Center with up to 100,000 square feet of event space up...Continue Reading

PRESS RELEASE January 4, 2024 For Immediate Release On January 3, the CCHS Site-Based Decision Making Council approved the Cumberland Co. Fiscal Court’s request for the official formation of a high school civics club. The new organization will focus on giving the county’s youth a seat at the table. The court will meet with...Continue Reading

Companies have a long list of factors to consider before building a new facility or expanding operations. How much available land is there? Are there utilities nearby to power the site? What’s the closest interstate and port to move our goods? But as unemployment rates have steadily dropped in the...Continue Reading

Area Development’s staff editor, Lisa Bastian asked Michael Flynn, senior director of Economic Development at Destination Medical Center (Rochester, MN), for his ideas on ecosystem formation.AD: When expanding or relocating companies research communities, what are the foundational business resources (the optimal “ecosystem”) they should seek to ensure operational success?Flynn: Throughout...Continue Reading