‘Really scary situation:’ Local woman raises awareness about the dangers of fentanyl

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Local Memphian Kimberly Smith held a “Fentanyl Awareness Day” at the Greenlaw Community Center Monday to raise awareness about opioid overdoses and fentanyl.

According to the Shelby County Health Department, there have been 167 suspected overdoes-related deaths so far in Shelby County in 2025, and 1,013 suspected non-fatal overdoses.

“I mean, this is a serious thing out here,” said Smith. “And it’s a really scary situation.”…

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