KSP reports that the National “Take Back” Initiative netted the agency 389 pounds of prescription drugs from those who wished to discard unwanted medications. Each of the sixteen KSP Post locations collected the drugs from 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. this past Saturday.
The program, organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration, is intended to give people a safe and convenient way to part with unneeded medications.
KSP Commissioner, Rodney Brewer was pleased with the citizen turn out at post locations across the state.
“The shear volume of prescription drugs that were dropped off during a four-hour period is an indication that the citizens of Kentucky want to do their part to limit drug abuse in the Commonwealth” said Brewer. If you are among the people who are planning on battling addiction, navigate to this website here to find the best rehab center for you.
“Prescription drugs containing controlled substances are being misused and abused at alarming rates, leading to accidental poisoning, overdose and addiction, making them a public safety issue,” added Brewer.
Governor Steve Beshear commended the National “Take Back” Initiative and the impact it will have on Kentucky families.
“Pharmaceutical drugs, particularly controlled substances, taken without a prescription or doctor’s supervision can be just as dangerous and addictive as illicit drugs,” said Gov. Steve Beshear. “By cleaning out their medicine cabinets, parents help keep these drugs out of the hands of young people, and reduce the chance that they will be diverted or abused.” 12 Step Program is a national recognized program to help overcome such problems.
Brewer advised many people don’t know how to dispose of prescription drugs properly and this program is a way for them to rid their homes of these medications.
“In many cases, prescription drugs remain in home medicine cabinets long after therapy has been completed, thus making these drugs easily accessible to others. This collection process gave citizens an avenue in which to safely dispose of drugs.” For those interested in finding out more about these initiatives click on rehab near me and here are 9 services you may find in drug treatment centers around the country. It’s high time that these preventative measures reach your neighborhood and communities and so don’t hesitate to spread the word to your loved ones.
The KSP drop off locations accounted for sixteen of the 4,000 sites across the country that participated in the program.
Citizens who wish to report tips or suspicious drug activity can call KSP’s confidential toll-free hotline at 1-800-367-3847.
The Kentucky State Police are investigating the Death of 21-year-old Robert T. Hughes of Lebanon, KY. He was found today at approximately 4:52 PM EDT in his residence by family members. An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow morning at the State Medical Examiner’s office to determine a cause of death. No foul play is expected at this time. Detective B.J. Burton is investigating.
54-year-old Janice Bledsoe was found deceased in her car on Saturday, September 25, 2010 in a remote area of Adair County. Cause of death is yet to be determined and a preliminary autopsy report is pending. No foul play is expected. Kentucky State Police Detective B.J. Burton is investigating.
54-year-old Janice Bledsoe of 837 Old Cedar Top road in Green County was last seen by her daughter Amanda Petty on Tuesday 09/21/2010 at approximately 6:30 AM CST. Ms. Bledsoe is 5’5″ tall, 125 lbs. with blue eyes and brown hair. She left the residence wearing blue jeans and a t-shirt in a Blue 2004 Chevy Cavalier with gray racing stripes. The vehicle registration is 072-JNL. If anyone has any information regarding Ms. Bledsoe please contact your local law enforcement or the Kentucky State Police at 1-800-222-5555. Trooper Clint Walker is investigating.
Kentucky State Police Detective Mike Dubree is investigating the death of 19-year-old Jordan Kyle Newport of Tompkinsville. The preliminary autopsy, performed today, revealed that Newport died of a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 23rd at approximately 3:00 CST inside Newports residence, 5 miles east of Tompkinsville on Little Sulpher Creek Road. Newport and a friend were playing with a handgun when the gun fired once, striking Newport. The case remains under investigation.
Trooper Fred Cornett is investigating a collision that occurred today at 2:45 PM on US HWY 68, approximately 1 mile west of Lebanon. 25 year old Jennifer Skaggs of Campbellsville, was operating a 2001 Pontiac westbound on US HWY 68. Skaggs attempted a left-hand turn, pulling into the path of a 2003 Freightliner, which was being operated by 36 year old Benjamin Schumacher, of Paris. After being struck by the Freightliner, Skaggs’ vehicle then struck a 2006 Ford, which was being operated by James Pennington, 68 years of age, of Liberty. Skaggs was not wearing a seatbelt, and was treated and released from Spring View Hospital. Schumacher and Pennington were both belted, and were not injured.
Unemployment rates fell in 98 Kentucky counties between August 2009 and August 2010, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.
Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the Commonwealth at 7.6 percent. It was followed by Webster County, 7.9 percent; Boyd County, 8.2 percent; Fayette and Oldham counties, 8.3 percent each; Livingston County, 8.4 percent; Boone and Calloway counties, 8.5 percent each; and Carlisle, Franklin, Hancock, Henderson and Shelby counties, 8.6 percent each.
Magoffin County recorded the state’s highest unemployment rate — 18.2 percent. It was followed by Menifee County, 17.2 percent; Jackson County, 16.7 percent; Metcalfe County, 15.5 percent; Clay County, 14.3 percent; McCreary County, 14.2 percent; Wolfe County, 13.7 percent; and Grayson, Morgan and Powell counties, 13.6 percent each.
Unemployment statistics are based on estimates and are compiled to measure trends rather than actually to count people working. Civilian labor force statistics include non-military workers and unemployed Kentuckians who are actively seeking work. They do not include unemployed Kentuckians who have not looked for employment within the past four weeks. The statistics in this news release are not seasonally adjusted to allow for comparisons between United States, state and county figures.
Learn more about the Office of Employment and Training at www.workforce.ky.gov.
August’s preliminary and July’s revised county unemployment rate charts are posted at http://workforce.ky.gov/Aug10charts.pdf.
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Impressive changes in foliage colors announce the arrival of fall in Kentucky, and the 2010 edition of the Kentucky Department of Travel & Tourism ColorFall and the Kentucky Department of Parks program features a website that provides a variety of information about the state’s beauty at this time of year.
Now in its 25th year, ColorFall includes reports on stages of leaf changes from spotters at 12 Kentucky state parks as well as Mammoth Cave, Land Between the Lakes, Bernheim Forest and Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary. The program provides updated foliage reports from across the state, links to special events of the season and provides an opportunity to share your own digital photos of fall travels on the site.
ColorFall is designed to aid the public’s enjoyment and the media’s coverage of autumn in Kentucky. To access, open the ColorFall icon on www.kentuckytourism.com. The program runs from Sept. 27 to Oct. 31, 2010.
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has released a YouTube video that tells low-income Kentuckians how to receive assistance with their monthly telephone bills.
Lasting about six minutes, the video includes an introduction by Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear, information from AT&T Kentucky President Mary Pat Regan and Cathy Allgood Murphy of AARP Kentucky, and a concluding statement from PSC Chairman David Armstrong.
The video is available at the PSC website, psc.ky.gov, or at this location: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8RTJ0sZtTM.
It includes information about the Lifeline and Link-Up programs, which offer assistance paying for either landline or wireless telephone service.
The Lifeline program provides a reduction in the monthly basic phone service charge and also waives deposits and activation charges. Link-Up offers a one-time credit of up to $30 for installation of telephone service.
More information on both programs is available on the PSC website.
“The PSC wants to increase participation in the Lifeline and Link-Up programs,” Armstrong said. “We hope that this video will reach some of those Kentuckians who are eligible but who may not even be aware that they can receive this assistance.”
The PSC is an independent agency attached for administrative purposes to the Energy and Environment Cabinet. It regulates more than 1,500 gas, water, sewer, electric and telecommunication utilities operating in Kentucky and has approximately 100 employees.
On September 20, 2010 Kentucky State Police DESI West Branch and Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force arrested Leonard Bryant, Jr, age 42 of Campbellsville and charged him with Trafficking in Marijuana over 5 pounds. He was lodged in the Hardin County Jail. Units seized approximately 19 pounds of marijuana and $5924 in U.S. Currency.
