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PARCA: Jefferson County sees fewer homicides and overdoses in 2025

Homicides and overdose deaths have dropped significantly in Jefferson County in 2025 with progress in public safety and health efforts.

July 31, 2025

PARCA: Jefferson County overdose deaths dropped in 2024

Alabama's largest county saw a decrease in overdose deaths when utilizing targeted risk reduction strategies.

May 20, 2025

Alabama Doctors: Boosting access to Naloxone will save lives

The call comes as Alabama and other states are seeing a surge in fentanyl overdose deaths.

November 30, 2022