SKCTC president laudes UNITE efforts

SKCTC president laudes UNITE efforts

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BENHAM – Future generations are less likely to be caught up in the region’s drug epidemic because of the seeds Operation UNITE has planted, said Dr. W. Bruce Ayers, president of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College. “I am convinced the young people that...

Meth program to be unveiled at forum

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LONDON – A community forum to raise awareness about methamphetamine and its key ingredient, pseudoephedrine, will be conducted at 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 13, at the London Community Center. This free program, hosted by Commonwealth Attorney Jackie Steele, will...

Perry roundup seeks 14 dealers

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HAZARD – Ten of 14 individuals wanted by Operation UNITE in a drug roundup August 10 were in jail by early afternoon. The roundup was the result of a 10-month undercover investigation into illegal sales of drugs – primarily Oxycontin, Oxycodone and Methadone. “Some of...
Avoid temptation, First Lady says

Avoid temptation, First Lady says

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BOONS CAMP – A sign in the cafeteria at Meade Memorial Elementary reminds visitors: “A winning tradition … whatever it takes.” That philosophy, as it applies to the region’s fight against substance abuse, was echoed by Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear during a visit...

Overcomers In Christ program

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MIDDLESBORO – “There is hope” for individuals and families affected by substance abuse, said Middlesboro Pastor Mitch Bradshaw. “You don’t have to give up.” A new faith-based substance abuse program initiated earlier this spring will be explained during a Community...