Drug trafficker arrested in Cumberland

CUMBERLAND – A Letcher County man suspected of selling large amounts of prescription pills in the Tri-Cities area was arrested January 27 following an undercover investigation by Operation UNITE. Cumberland Police Chief Mike Franks, Harlan County Sheriff Marvin...
Council discusses prescription monitoring

Council discusses prescription monitoring

PRESTONSBURG – Kentucky’s efforts to monitor the sale of prescription drugs continues to be among the best in the country, but there is still much to be accomplished, the head of a national monitoring initiative told members of UNITE’s Medical Advisory Council...

3 arrested for drugs in Monticello

MONTICELLO – Three men face drug-related charges following the execution of a search warrant on Wednesday, January 19. Two of the men face charges related to the sale of marijuana while the third man is believed to be involved in the production of methamphetamine. “We...
Rally to support pseudoephedrine bill

Rally to support pseudoephedrine bill

A rally to show support for legislation aimed at reducing the availability of methamphetamine across Kentucky will be held in Frankfort on Thursday, February 3. The event will begin at 2:30 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda. All participants are asked to arrive no later...

Lord’s Gym supports backpack club

The Lord’s Gym of Jackson County Anti-drug Coalition was recently able to help the J.C. Backpack Club receive some much needed support in form of a $500 check. The check was given to Melinda Cunagin, club organizer, at a brief ceremony, by Neal Broadus, Lord’s Gym...