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Illicit drug spreading through Kentucky looks like Xanax, kills like fentanyl

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www.wcpo.com – Valerie Lyons – 2025-08-06 18:16:00

SUMMARY: Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman urges state leaders to ban bromazolam, a dangerous “designer Xanax” linked to at least 47 overdose deaths in 2024. Bromazolam, often passed as prescription benzodiazepines, is potent and deadly, especially combined with opioids. Northern Kentucky law enforcement discovered its presence after a nonfatal overdose involving nearly 200 counterfeit pills. Currently unscheduled in Kentucky, bromazolam dealers face only minor charges, unlike harsher penalties for heroin or fentanyl trafficking. Coleman has requested emergency scheduling to empower prosecutors and law enforcement. The drug is spreading regionally, with fears it will expand further in the state. Authorities warn against taking any unprescribed or counterfeit pills.

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5 soldiers shot at Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia, base reports

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www.wnky.com – Associated Press – 2025-08-06 11:22:00

SUMMARY: Five soldiers were shot Wednesday at Fort Stewart, Georgia’s largest Army post east of the Mississippi, before the shooter was arrested. Parts of the sprawling base, home to the 3rd Infantry Division and thousands of soldiers and families, were locked down with personnel instructed to stay inside and secure windows and doors. The incident occurred near the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. Fort Stewart’s three elementary schools, serving nearly 1,400 students, went into lockdown, and three nearby schools took similar precautions. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter are monitoring the situation. There is no ongoing threat to the community.

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A few storms and warm early august temperatures persist

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www.wtvq.com – T.G. Shuck – 2025-08-05 15:34:00

SUMMARY: Central and Eastern Kentucky experienced pleasant early August weather with scattered clouds keeping highs in the low to mid-80s, cooler than usual. Tuesday saw isolated afternoon storms, causing localized heavy rain and minor flooding in areas like Lexington. Wednesday repeats this pattern with mild temperatures, scattered storms, and a mix of clouds and sun. Late in the week, warming occurs as an upper-level ridge builds, raising temperatures to the upper 80s with decreased storm chances. The weekend promises mostly dry, warm weather with highs near the upper 80s, though scattered rain may appear late Sunday due to a low-pressure system and a cold front.

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Police arrest suspect in killings of 4 Tennessee family members

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www.wnky.com – Associated Press – 2025-08-05 11:58:00

SUMMARY: Austin Robert Drummond, 28, was arrested in connection with the murders of an infant’s parents, grandmother, and uncle in western Tennessee. The infant was found abandoned in a front yard in Tigrett, about 40 miles from where the victims were discovered in nearby woods. Drummond, believed to have targeted the family, faces four counts of first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, and weapons charges. Authorities say the victims—James M. Wilson, Adrianna Williams, Cortney Rose, and Braydon Williams—were relatives of the infant, who is now safe with other family members. Two others have been charged with assisting Drummond.

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