Tennessee opioid crisis
Rutherford County K9 Program Gets Boost as Deputies Track Opioids, Meth and Illegal Drug Shipments
Jun 29, 2026 at 10:35 pm by WGNS News
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - For the first time, the Rutherford County Opioid Board recently approved a grant for the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office to purcha.... Read More
Tennessee Lawmaker Pushes Ibogaine Research Bill to Address PTSD and Opioid Addiction
Apr 07, 2026 at 09:19 pm by WGNS News
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Bryan Terry, R-Murfreesboro, has proposed legislation to allow Tennessee to participate in ibogaine research for individuals suffering.... Read More
Opioid Epidemic in Tennessee: Addiction Tied to Mental Health and More
Jul 22, 2025 at 03:50 pm by WGNS News
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - While opioids continue to serve as a lifeline for thousands of patients with legitimate medical needs, blaming prescribers alone can oversimplify a com.... Read More
Drug Overdoses Continue, But Numbers See Slight Year-After-Year Decrease in Rutherford County
Apr 09, 2025 at 06:10 pm by WGNS News
MURFREESBORO, TN - Drug overdoses continue to be a common occurrence throughout Murfreesboro, though the numbers are not necessarily rising. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Chief Mar.... Read More