Mayor Thomas Discusses Benefits of Governor’s Local Issues Conference

Tuesday, August 25 by WJRS Staff

WJRS NEWS spoke with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas about his attendance at last week’s Governor’s Local Issues Conference. Thomas said conferences like this are both informative and helpful, providing local officials with valuable information […]

Putting Young Kentuckians to Work also benefits employers

Monday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we reported on a new program aimed at helping young people in the Lake Cumberland area and across Kentucky find careers. The Putting Young Kentuckians to Work program not only […]

Over 29,000 people in Russell, surrounding counties could be impacted if SNAP benefits delayed

Wednesday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

As the federal government shutdown rolls on with no clear end in sight, recipients of SNAP, often referred to as food stamps, could soon be impacted. Earlier this week, it was announced if the shutdown […]

Russell County SNAP recipients eligible for replacement benefits after storms

Thursday, April 20 by Derek Aaron

Federal approval for 31 counties, including Russell County, has been granted to replace food purchased from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that was lost due to power outages caused by the March 3 storms. SNAP […]

Kynect enrollment is now open for health, dental benefits

Thursday, November 3 by Derek Aaron

Kentuckians can now shop and enroll for health and dental coverage that begins in 2023 on the state-based marketplace, kynect. Kentuckians who don’t have coverage through another source, such as through an employer, Medicaid, the […]

Russell County students eligible for Summer P-EBT food benefits

Friday, September 16 by Derek Aaron

Russell County families with students enrolled in public school will be eligible for $391 in Summer P-EBT food benefits beginning September 21st, according to the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services. Statewide, eligible children include […]

Benefits of hiring justice-involved people

Wednesday, April 20 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet and the Department of Corrections are encouraging employers to hire qualified justice-involved Kentuckians as a viable workforce. Kentucky employers interested in learning about the benefits of hiring individuals […]

Domestic abuse victims could see unemployment benefits in certain cases

Friday, March 25 by Derek Aaron

Bi-partisan legislation that would offer working domestic violence victims, who have to leave work, unemployment benefits was discussed among lawmakers in Frankfort this week. Keith West files this report for WJRS NEWS…

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Mayor Thomas Discusses Benefits of Governor’s Local Issues Conference

Putting Young Kentuckians to Work also benefits employers

Over 29,000 people in Russell, surrounding counties could be impacted if SNAP benefits delayed

Russell County SNAP recipients eligible for replacement benefits after storms

Kynect enrollment is now open for health, dental benefits

Russell County students eligible for Summer P-EBT food benefits

Benefits of hiring justice-involved people

Domestic abuse victims could see unemployment benefits in certain cases

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