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13 schools attend Hazard youth training

13 schools attend Hazard youth training

Youth from 13 schools across southern Kentucky were introduced to concepts and strategies to make it easier to be drug free during the first part of Operation UNITE’s new Youth Leadership Program on Tuesday, September 28. Approximately 288 students from six counties...

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250 attend London youth training

250 attend London youth training

Youth from 14 schools were introduced to concepts and strategies to make it easier to be drug free during the first part of Operation UNITE’s new Youth Leadership Program on Monday, September 27. Approximately 250 students from seven counties participated in the...

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6 arrested in Martin County

INEZ – An undercover drug investigation by Operation UNITE into illegal drug trafficking in Martin County has resulted in warrants for six individuals. Four of the suspects, along with two others found to be in possession of drugs, were arrested September 3 by...

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38 sought in Pulaski roundup

38 sought in Pulaski roundup

SOMERSET – Drug trafficking is a huge problem in Somerset and Pulaski County that requires a strong coordinated effort to stop. That effort was on full display Tuesday, August 31. “We average about 20 drug arrests per week,” acting Somerset police chief Major Doug...

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Lawrence drug roundup

LOUISA – An investigation into the illegal sale of prescription medication by Operation UNITE has resulted in arrest warrants for 24 individuals. UNITE detectives, along with officers from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office and Louisa Police Department, set out to...

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Whitley rallies against drugs

WILLIAMSBURG - U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) reflected on the high number of overdose deaths in the Fifth Congressional District and the increased amount of meth lab discoveries in and around the I-75 corridor to relay the urgency of support needed for...

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‘Pill Dragon’ debuts

HAZARD – Flames shot skyward each time the steely beast slowly opened its wide, black mouth. With an insatiable appetite Operation UNITE’s new “Pill Dragon” digested course after course of prescription medications in the parking lot behind the Hazard Police...

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UNITE/PRIDE helping Pike flood victims

Operation UNITE and PRIDE staff members are accepting donations of items to assist Pike County residents victimized by flash flooding over the weekend. “Everything is needed right now – from baby wipes to furniture,” said Karen Engle, UNITE director. “Several rural...

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Basketball with a message

Basketball with a message

HINDMAN – Learning how to play and working together as a team to conquer adversity comes in many forms. Winning is much more than merely being the biggest, the fastest, or having the highest score at the end of a game. That message was delivered with the precision of...

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