Event Brief
New Deadly Drug Linked to Overdose Surge in Knoxville
Filed: Apr 07, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: A new drug has been detected in 41 overdose deaths in Knox County, prompting action from local health officials.
WHO: Knox County Regional Forensic Center
WHAT: Addressing the impact of a new deadly drug
WHEN: Apr 07, 2026 at 6:13 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: The drug has been linked to a significant increase in overdose deaths.
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