Opioid Crisis
Local County Commissioner Confirms the $26-Billion Opioid Lawsuit Continues Paving the Way for Local Funding Initiatives in Rutherford County
Jan 09, 2025 at 08:16 pm by WGNS News
INTERVIEW: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — In 2022, Rutherford County had 130 fatal drug overdoses, which was a 37% increase since 2019. To tackle this issue, several county lea.... Read More
Three Tennessee Physicians Sentenced for Illegal Prescription Conspiracy and Fraudulent Practices
May 10, 2024 at 02:15 pm by Chandelar Williams
Frankfort, Ky - Three Tennessee physicians were handed significant prison sentences by U.S. District Judge Gregory F. Van Tatenhove for their involvement in a conspiracy to un.... Read More
Prosecutors Reveal Links Between Opioid Cases in Small-Town Pharmacies
Feb 19, 2024 at 03:13 pm by Chandelar Williams
Middle Tennessee - Federal prosecutors say they have uncovered connections between previously unconnected cases involving opioid prescribers, revealing a troubling pattern in.... Read More