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University of Arkansas at Monticello Joins Statewide Effort to Prevent Opioid Overdoses

Tuesday, April 7 by Luke Matheson

The University of Arkansas at Monticello has joined a statewide effort to combat opioid-related deaths, becoming the 11th campus in Arkansas to participate in the “One Pill Can Kill” initiative. Tim Griffin announced the expansion during a press conference alongside UAM Chancellor Peggy Doss, highlighting... Read More.

Jefferson County Partners Launch Prescription Drug Take Back Event to Fight Opioid Abuse

Wednesday, October 22 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is joining forces with state and local partners to combat prescription drug abuse as part of the Arkansas Take Back Initiative on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The initiative — supported by the Tri-County Drug... Read More.

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Rutledge talks about opioid settlement plans

Friday, December 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said Thursday she’ll begin directing the state’s $140 million share of opioid settlements to general revenue, saying lawmakers should have a say in where the money goes. Rutledge, who leaves office next month and will... Read More.

Walmart to pay off settlement in opioid crisis

Tuesday, November 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

The world's largest retailer has layed out its plans to pay off a settlement in the opioid crisis. Rick Walker has this report.

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Rutledge Announces Arkansas, Cities and Counties to Split $216 Million in Opioid Settlement

Friday, October 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today stood with local law enforcement and leaders from cities and counties throughout the State to announce the signed Arkansas Opioids Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement clarifies the allocation and use of $216... Read More.

UAMS gets funds for opioid disorder app

Monday, August 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — A team of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) research scientists has been awarded a five-year grant worth $2.5 million from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to determine if a cell phone application can reduce the relapse rate in... Read More.

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ARHP awarded $750K opioid grant; Robert Deen to serve as grant project coordinator

Friday, January 17 by Greg

The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership, a public nonprofit comprised of 14 rural hospital members spanning south Arkansas, is one of 21 sites selected to receive the Rural Responses to the Opioid Epidemic grant. ARHP will receive $750,000 over the next two years to design... Read More.

Stories tagged with: opioid

University of Arkansas at Monticello Joins Statewide Effort to Prevent Opioid Overdoses

Jefferson County Partners Launch Prescription Drug Take Back Event to Fight Opioid Abuse

Rutledge talks about opioid settlement plans

Walmart to pay off settlement in opioid crisis

Rutledge Announces Arkansas, Cities and Counties to Split $216 Million in Opioid Settlement

UAMS gets funds for opioid disorder app

ARHP awarded $750K opioid grant; Robert Deen to serve as grant project coordinator

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