Russell County Schools Anchor of Hope Food Pantry aims to help students and families with future uncertainty around SNAP

Friday, October 31 by Zac Oakes

With looming uncertainty about SNAP benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell County Schools’ Anchor of Hope Food Pantry aims to help Russell County students and their families. The pantry is a product of […]

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 […]

Lady Lakers snap losing skid, defeat Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers snapped a seven-game losing skid by defeating the Casey County Lady Rebels by a score of 60-55. Rachel Bolin led Russell County with 15 points, while Aniyah Coffey scored 10 and Addison Hart scored 9 points. The Lady Lakers... Read More.

Some Adair, Casey Residents Eligible for SNAP Benefit Replacement

Wednesday, December 29 by Derek Aaron

Residents in neighboring Adair and Casey counties receiving federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, or SNAP, who lost food due to the storms or related power outages when storms devastated Western Kentucky earlier this month […]

New Requirements for Snap Recipients

Thursday, December 5 by Sean Hammond

On Wednesday, the United States Department of Agriculture released the “SNAP: Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents” rule that makes changes which emphasize workforce participation for able-bodied, working-age adults between the ages of 18 and […]

Current Weather

Stories tagged with: snap

Russell County Schools Anchor of Hope Food Pantry aims to help students and families with future uncertainty around SNAP

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

Lady Lakers snap losing skid, defeat Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Some Adair, Casey Residents Eligible for SNAP Benefit Replacement

New Requirements for Snap Recipients

Current Radar

Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown