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New Work Program at Local Detention Center

Some inmates at the Russell County Detention Center could soon begin working at public jobs and earning money for their use when released from custody.   Jailer Bobby Dunbar came before the county fiscal court last […]

AG Commissioner Seeking Crop Block Grant Program Proposals

Commissioner Quarles said “The specialty crop program is intended to helpmake Kentucky specialty crops more competitive in both domestic andforeign markets,”. “Specialty crops make up a significant part ofKentucky’s agricultural economy, and there is plenty […]

Emergency Heating Program Now Underway

Anyone in need of heating assistance and is in an emergency, help is available with the Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency. Terri Crowell spoke to WJRS News and shared all the details…

Conservation Reserve Program Signups are Underway

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened sign-ups for the Conservation Reserve Program to Kentucky landowners. The deadline to sign up for general participation is February 28, 2020, while sign-ups for more permanent structures within […]

Program to Help Paralysis Patients

The Kentucky Assistive Technology Services Network, within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, will now loan smart-home technology to help individuals with paralysis become more independent. The My New Kentucky Smart Home program will loan […]

New Program From Hospice of Lake Cumberland

Euretha Godby, the executive director of Hospice of Lake Cumberland, said a new program being unveiled by the non-profit organization, will have a lasting impact on generations to come… Godby told about how the program […]

Heating Assistance Program Now Underway

Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency Outreach Specialist Terri Crowell said the LIHEAP heating assistance program is underway for eligible participants… Crowell’s office is located in the basement of the old Russell County Courthouse.

More on the Detention Center Connect Program

Russell County Detention Center Executive Administrator Alana Reynolds spoke to WJRS NEWS about “Connect,” the new program established at the jail to help inmates, once released, find jobs, establish an identity and start a new […]