Officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the approval of the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) on Wednesday. Approximately 12,600 households in 14 counties in Kentucky that were affected by the Valentine’s Day weekend flooding are estimated to be eligible for the food assistance program to help with grocery expenses. For more details, folks can call 1-855-306-8959.

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In this episode of today's regional headlines, a Paintsville man refuses to leave Paintsville ARH hospital and wins a free night at the county lockup for drug possession, two Mingo women accused of living in deplorable conditions lose their kid(s) and possibly their freedom, road work that could affect your commute time and more and more rain, we may need an ARK before this is over with. This and more ahead, download and listen when you can!

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Chris Slone

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