Coalition Information
Panel Discussion on Drug-Related Issues
A Town Hall panel discussion on community drug-related issues will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2013, at the London Community Center, 529 South Main Street, in Laurel County. Panelists include: Mayor Troy Rudder, County Judge-Executive David Westerfield, Commonwealth Attorney Jackie Steele, Sheriff John Root, Laurel County Chamber Executive Director Deanna Hermann, London Police Chief Stewart Walker, London Police Detective Sergeant Chris Edwards, and UNITE Coalition Coordinator Carl Varney.
Support groups
Laurel County has three weekly Lifeline groups: a Drug and Alcohol Recovery group and two Concerned Persons groups. There are two weekly Celebrate Recovery programs, one at Hawk Creek Baptist Church and one at Crossroads Baptist Church.
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Laurel County News
Service Corps touching young lives
PRESTONSBURG – “You give hope. You touch lives. And, you do that every year.” That was the sentiment of long-time educator John Hale, principal at Somerset Christian School and chairman of the Rockcastle County UNITE Coalition, who praised the efforts and achievements of UNITE’s Service Corps during a year-end celebration held May 23 at the Mountain Arts Center in...
Read More182 attend SHND in Middlesboro
MIDDLESBORO – Many of the fundamental lessons learned in basketball can be related to everyday life, participants in the second Operation UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp of 2013 were told Thursday evening, June 6. “Learn to follow the rules early and it will be easier as you get older,” Jeff Sheppard, former University of Kentucky all-star, told the 182 youth participants from...
Read MoreBabies ‘collateral damage’ of drug abuse
LONDON – Every hour a baby is born dependent on drugs in the United States. Because that figure is based upon 2009 data – the latest available – officials believe the problem is actually much worse today. Caring for these infants and addressing ways to help mothers was the focus of a roundtable discussion held last week at the London Community Center. More than 60 people – including...
Read MoreKuhl receive UNITE scholarship
CORBIN – Corbin High School senior Marcus Kuhl was recognized Tuesday, May 7, as an “I Am UNITE” scholarship recipient. This is the first year for the scholarships, valued at $1,500 each. Kuhl was presented the scholarship by Mikkah Rogers, UNITE’s youth programs coordinator. A total of 19 “I Am UNITE” scholarships were given this year by the UNITE Foundation, funded through private...
Read MoreFinal medical symposium June 8
MANCHESTER – Medical professionals have one more opportunity to receive free training on prescription drug abuse and diversion. The forum – which provides information about new state reporting requirements, the importance of understanding addiction, and ideas to help effectively treat pain while reducing the risk for abuse – will be held Saturday, June 8, at the Eastern Kentucky University...
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