Copenhaver honored for leadership
LONDON – Brandi Copenhaver has been named a recipient of Operation UNITE’s “Rising Above” Award for inspiring leadership, purpose and passion in the region. The award was presented by Gil Kerlikowske, White House Director for Drug Policy, and Fifth District Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers during a celebration dinner at the London Community Center Wednesday, February 23. “Although...
Read MoreClay Transformation Project recognized
LONDON – The Clay County Transformation Project has been named a recipient of Operation UNITE’s “Rising Above” Award for inspiring leadership, purpose and passion in the region. The award was presented by Gil Kerlikowske, White House Director for Drug Policy, and Fifth District Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers during a celebration dinner at the London Community Center Wednesday,...
Read MoreONDCP director learns about UNITE efforts
LONDON – Communities “breaking down silos” to effectively tackle the region’s drug problem can’t be underestimated, the nation’s top drug official said Wednesday during a visit to southern Kentucky. “You can really see and really feel the power of people working together, trying to make sure young people aren’t involved in drugs,” noted Gil Kerlikowske, White House Director for...
Read MoreWayne drug dealer arrested
MONTICELLO – A man suspected of illegally selling a large quantity of prescription pain medication in Wayne County was arrested Thursday, February 17, by Operation UNITE. Gerald E. Spurr, age 64, of Wells Court, Monticello, was charged with four counts first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center. “During the past several months undercover...
Read MoreRogers urges FL not to repeal monitoring program
WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05) has called on Florida Gov. Rick Scott to reconsider his proposal to repeal Florida’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). In a letter to Gov. Scott on February 17, Rogers, co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Prescription Drug Abuse, noted that the abuse and misuse of prescription drugs is our country’s fastest growing drug...
Read More3-on-3 tournament raises $400
By Neal Broadus Lord’s Gym Chairman On Saturday, Feb. 12, the weekend before Valentine’s Day, the Lord’s Gym of Jackson County Community Activity Center held their first Holiday 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. The tournament was held as a fundraiser to help the Lord’s Gym to be able to pay some of the operating cost of running the program. Twelve different teams entered the tournament, with...
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