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Lee County faces high drug overdose death rates despite statewide decrease

LEE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky has seen a significant drop in overdose deaths over the past year, but the 2024 Drug Overdose Fatality Report reveals that Lee County has the highest rate of drug ...
WLKY

Kentucky State Police searching for escaped inmate in Lee County

GIVE THEM A CALL, AND KENTUCKY STATE POLICE NEED YOUR HELP SEARCHING FOR AN ESCAPED INMATE OUT OF LEE COUNTY WHO WAS FREED AFTER PRETENDING TO BE HIS OWN BROTHER. KSP SAYS SHORTLY BEFORE 11 LAST NIGHT ...
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Lee County Coroner identifies woman who died after falling into Kentucky River

The Lee County Coroner's Office released the identity of the individual who died after she reportedly fell into the South Fork of the Kentucky River near Beattyville on May 10. The coroner confirmed ...
WKYT

Kentucky woman waits for word from loved ones after Hurricane Melissa

LEE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lee County woman is anxiously waiting to hear from family and friends in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday as a Category 5 storm with 185 mph sustained ...
WDRB

Kentucky police searching for inmate who falsely claimed brother’s identity to escape

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky State Police are searching for an escaped inmate from Lee County. Jeffrey Harrison, 43, was being held in the Three Forks Regional Jail in Beattyville. But he was ...