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LIHEAP Crisis program now accepting applications

The LIHEAP Crisis program is now accepting applications until funds are depleted. Those with a household income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines could qualify for assistance with home heating emergencies. […]

SCC Adult Education program ranked top in state

The adult education program at Somerset Community College was recently ranked the top program in the state. The program, with locations in Russell, Casey, Wayne, Pulaski, and McCreary counties, was ranked first in the state […]

Russell County DAR program approved for loan

The Russell County Deceased Farm Animal Removal Program received a $7,500 loan from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board. The local program coordinates environmentally-sound and cost-effective disposal of deceased livestock for Kentucky producers. The Kentucky Ag […]

RCPL introducing Homework Help program

The Russell County Public Library is implementing a program aimed at helping Russell County students and parents with homework. Youth Services Librarian Kristina Burton gave WJRS News some more details about the new program and […]

LIHEAP Summer program ongoing

The LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program is ongoing. LIHEAP is designed to assist eligible households with electric bills. Applications are now being accepted through Sept. 22 or until funds are depleted. Qualified residents can apply at […]

Ag Tag program has best year in history

The state Ag Tag program had its best year in history this year. Kentucky farmers donated nearly $736,000 to the Ag Tag Program this year, the largest amount donated in a single year since the […]

Rocket Docket program grounded for now

The Rocket Docket program is grounded, for now at least. Commonwealth’s Attorney Matthew Leveridge appeared before the fiscal court earlier this week and requested the program, which has been in operation for 12 years, not […]