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🌱 Why Andalusia police are targeting “gas station heroin” at local stores

Andalusia, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Andalusia! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Andalusia police are targeting “gas station heroin” at local stores

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 73.
  • Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Recovery specialists warn of addictive semi-synthetic compound as police crack down on illegal sales (wtvy.com) — Andalusia police recently shut down local businesses accused of selling a dangerous kratom derivative called 7-OH, which recovery specialists say is highly addictive and still easy to find just across the Florida line. Local advocates with PEIR are warning residents about “gas station heroin,” describing severe withdrawal risks and ongoing outreach to connect users with detox, treatment, and overdose-prevention resources.
   

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  • Heavy Rainfall And Possible Flooding Beginning This Weekend
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Enterprise

  • Adrienne Reid seeks speedy trial in daughter's presumed death case (wtvm.com)
  • Birmingham NBC affiliate WVTM pulls 'Stolen Valor' attack ad on Moore… (1819news.com)
  • US House passes bill to combat ‘ghost' federal student aid applicants (alabamareflector.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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