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.

In the wrap up episode for the week your news focuses on a Floyd County man and woman whom police say neglected their sick 4 year old child while at the Alpike motel in favor of heroin, in addition we bring you an update on the shooter that had several schools on lockdown in our region, and help for those who want better out of life, we'll give you a way to begin that journey.

Chris Slone delivers regional news headlines each weekday as heard on 95.5 FM (Q95FM) and WDOC 1310 AM.