There are 5 article(s) tagged Drug overdose:

• September 2026

  • Memphis producer Tay Keith died from accidental drug overdose

    Metro Nashville police officers found him dead in his apartment Thursday, June 18, the department said.

    By Elle Perry September 28, 2026

  • Kratom explained: The gas station plant raising red flags across the Mid-South

    With a recent string of arrests, deaths and new legislation, the word “kratom” is suddenly everywhere across the Mid-South. But what exactly is the substance frequently seen advertised at local gas stations and smoke shops?

    By Brandon LaGrone II September 22, 2026

• April 2026

  • 201 inmate died from drug overdose, autopsy says

    Marcel Hutton, 35, was found unresponsive in the Shelby County Jail around 7 p.m. on Dec. 21, 2025.

    By Aarron Fleming April 17, 2026

• December 2020

  • ‘A Betor Way’ offers help to drug addicts in Memphis and Shelby County

    A Betor Way, a nonprofit, helps drug addicts in Memphis and Shelby County with a needle exchange program and treatment options.

    By Yolanda Jones December 02, 2020

• May 2020

  • Drug dealers warned, help offered for those fighting addiction as overdoses spike

    Alisa Haushalter, Amy Weirich, Michael Dunavant and other local officials continue to raise concerns over Shelby County's latest surge in drug overdoses.

    By Linda A. Moore May 19, 2020