Kentucky Overdose Deaths Are Surging. Here's What I'm Doing to Help Alleviate the Suffering.

Column by U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell

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Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, is the Senate Republican Leader

The CDC just released its preliminary estimate for overdose deaths in Kentucky last year, and the news is grim. After surging nearly 50% in 2020, overdose deaths in the Commonwealth increased by more than 13% in 2021, reaching a record of nearly 2,400.

MANCHESTER TEENAGER ARRESTED AT REPORTED TRAFFIC CRASH SCENE IN LAUREL COUNTY, KENTUCKY

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LONDON, KY (May 23, 2022) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Bobby Jones arrested Richard Collins age 19 of Manchester early Saturday morning May 21, 2022 at approximately 4:32 AM.

FATAL CRASH ON HIGHWAY 219 IN MARION COUNTY, OREGON

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MARION COUNTY, OR (May 23, 2022) - The Oregon State Police is reporting that on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 4:28 P.M., OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 219 at French Prairie Rd NE.

Tennessee Man wanted in Kentucky on Arrest Warrant for Murder arrested

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OAK GROVE, KY (May 23, 2022) – The Kentucky State Police is reporting that a murder suspect has been arrested after turning himself in to authorities in Christian County. 

Gulfport, Mississippi Man that fled Deputies responding to Complaint in Southeastern Kentucky located & arrested after Extensive Search by Multiple Agencies

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Bobby Jones along with Deputy Marcus Stigall arrested Meshak Gay age 26 of Gulfport, Mississippi early Saturday morning May 21, 2022 at approximately 12:43 AM.

A COUNTY SHERIFF IN KENTUCKY FOUND DECEASED LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER LOSING ELECTION

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NICHOLASVILLE, KY (May 23, 2022) – The Kentucky State Police is reporting that KSP Post 7 in Richmond was contacted by Jessamine County 911 shortly after 3:30 P.M. on Sunday, May 22, 2022, after a man was discovered deceased at a residence on West Maple St. in Jessamine County.

 

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