Tag Archives: Drugs

The Overton County Anti-Drug Coalition is hosting an event this Saturday that provides a safe way to dispose of old medications. The goal of this event is to prevent overdoses or other accidents by properly disposing of unused prescriptions and medicines. Anti-Drug Coalition President Daryl Colson said the event could prevent unnecessary fatalities or accidents. “We’ve seen an incredible uptick ... Read More »

Tennessee is launching a new social media campaign to raise teen awareness about the dangers of fentanyl. This awareness effort is called Fentanyl: The Deadliest High. District Attorney’s in Tennessee held focus groups with middle and high schoolers to see if they knew just how fatal fentanyl can be. This effort comes as fentanyl related over doses increase at a ... Read More »

Burglars pried open the front doors of Algood Drugs to steal money and drugs during an overnight burglary Tuesday. Algood Police are investigating the robbery. Algood Police Public Information Officer Elena Neff said they do not have a suspect. “As to the extent of the inventory that was taken,” Neff said, “We don’t have a firm number. Algood Drugs is ... Read More »