Report shows a drop in drug overdose deaths in Kentucky but governor says the fight is far from over

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Drug overdose deaths in Kentucky fell nearly 10% in 2023, marking a second straight annual decline in the fight against an addiction epidemic that’s far from over, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. The number of fatal overdoses statewide dropped below 2,000, as officials credited a comprehensive response that includes treatment and […]

Months after nation’s 1st nitrogen gas execution, Alabama gives Florida man lethal injection for 2 killings

ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama Florida man received a lethal injection Thursday for the 2004 deaths of an elderly couple who police said were attacked with a hammer, machete and tire tool during a robbery at their home. Jamie Ray Mills, 50, was pronounced dead at 6:26 p.m. after a three-drug injection at a southwest […]

After nation’s 1st nitrogen gas execution, Alabama set to give Florida man lethal injection for 2 killings

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is set to execute a Florida man Thursday evening who was convicted of bludgeoning an elderly couple to death 20 years ago to steal prescription drugs and $140 from their home. Jamie Ray Mills, 50, is scheduled to be put to death Thursday evening at a south Alabama prison. It will […]

After nation’s 1st nitrogen gas execution, Alabama set to give Florida man lethal injection for 2 killings

ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama was set to execute a Florida man Thursday evening who was convicted of bludgeoning an elderly couple to death 20 years ago to steal prescription drugs and $140 from their home. Jamie Ray Mills, 50, was scheduled to receive a lethal injection starting after 6 p.m. local time at a south […]

After nation’s 1st nitrogen gas execution, Alabama set to give Florida man lethal injection for 2 slayings

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is set to execute a Florida man Thursday evening who was convicted of bludgeoning an elderly couple to death 20 years ago to steal prescription drugs and $140 from their home. Jamie Ray Mills, 50, is scheduled to put to death Thursday evening at a south Alabama prison. It will be […]

After nation’s 1st nitrogen gas execution, Alabama set to give Florida man lethal injection for 2 slayings

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is set to execute a Florida man Thursday evening who was convicted of bludgeoning an elderly couple to death 20 years ago to steal prescription drugs and $140 from their home. Jamie Ray Mills, 50, is scheduled to put to death Thursday evening at a south Alabama prison. It will be […]

East, Southeast Asia had record methamphetamine seizures last year. Profits remain in the billions

BANGKOK (AP) — East and Southeast Asia are awash in record amounts of methamphetamine and other synthetic drugs, the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime said in a new report Tuesday. It traced their source largely to the cross-border region known as the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. The region is historically […]