Barren County opioid committee begins assessing needs ahead of grant funding
Barren County has received opioid settlement payments since 2023 but has not spent any of its settlement funds.
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Barren County has received opioid settlement payments since 2023 but has not spent any of its settlement funds.
The fiscal court is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. Aug. 18.
The event will feature live music from Rubik’s Groove, dinner, a live auction, classic arcade games, music trivia and ’80s-themed trivia.
KSP said a suspect is being questioned and is not considered a threat to the community.
Wrecker driver left the scene and is being sought by Kentucky State Police.
The Barren County Sheriff’s Office deployed tire deflation devices on Rex Bartley Road, bringing the pursuit to an end and leading to an arrest, according to KSP.
The investigation remains ongoing, police said.
Meetings are scheduled for Aug. 17, Sept. 14, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 14. Special-called meetings may also be necessary.
The crash remains under investigation.