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Five female inmates overdosed in the Putnam County Jail after illegal drugs were smuggled into the facility. Sheriff Eddie Farris said fentanyl and heroine were involved in the incident. Farris said the presence of fentanyl has led to a much higher rate of overdosing compared to the other drugs that have been smuggled into jails for decades. “Twenty years ago, ... Read More »

Cumberland Prevention Coalition will use $100,000 in State Opioid Abatement Money to fund a new older adult prevention specialist. Executive Director Lachelle Lee said 32 percent of the Cumberland County population is 65 years old or older, some 15 percent higher than the state average. She said this demographic has a hard time getting treatment and is often more susceptible ... Read More »

Overton County School officials agreed Tuesday to participate in a program designed to correct a vision issue often confused with dyslexia. It’s called Intermittent Central Suppression. Symptoms are identical to dyslexia, often causing misdiagnosis. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said one hour of wearing special glasses each day while reading, writing, or puzzling can correct the condition. “What we were ... Read More »

Two Algood police officers saved the life of a man who had overdosed on heroin Friday evening. Police Chief Dale Armour said the department has partnered with the local drug coalition to receive training on administering Narcan. He said opioid treatment is the first line of defense when officers see an individual in need. “One I rolled on a couple ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland continues to see climbing numbers of drug overdoses, according to experts. Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist Colby Lane said that fentanyl is the driving force behind most of the overdoses. Lane said that law enforcement sees traces of the drug in almost everything. “Drugs such as methamphetamine, cocaine,” Lane said. “They said they’re saying that 60 to 70 ... Read More »

Opioids, not just a danger to users, increasingly they are becoming a safety issue for law enforcement. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said last week, a West Tennessee Deputy lost consciousness after inhaling a synthetic pain killer. “You can be just on a simple traffic stop,” Farris said. “If there’s drugs present and the winds blowing or if you’re touching ... Read More »

Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster has declared October 23 through October 31 as Red Ribbon Week. Since 1985 Red Ribbon Week has been a time to promote drug use prevention and honor a DEA agent who was killed by the Cartel. Cumberland County Rising Director of Prevention Education Julie Long said drug use is a topic parents should not shy ... Read More »