Pike County partners with pharmacy for National Naloxone Awareness Day
Pike County Sheriff’s Office and local partners hosted National Naloxone Awareness Day 2026 in Pike County, Mississippi, providing free naloxone kits and instruction to residents, the sheriff’s office said. The event aimed to expand access to the opioid overdose reversal drug and to teach residents how to use it.
The sheriff’s office said it organized the event with Summit Express Pharmacy, Southwest Mississippi Children’s Advocacy Center, Crisis Pregnancy Center of Southwest Mississippi, K106 and PALS Rescue. Sheriff Bryant “Wally” Jones said, “We want to make sure that the citizens of Pike County know that we are working diligently to raise awareness of this crisis. I am proud to be able to partner with these amazing organizations.”
Organizers thanked citizens who attended and received free naloxone kits and singled out Tim Stamps, Tara Dupree and the team at Summit Express Pharmacy for hosting the event. The sheriff’s office said the partnerships and volunteer efforts helped strengthen the community response when seconds count.
Naloxone is a medication that can quickly reverse an opioid overdose and is widely used by emergency responders and community programs. Through education, awareness and local partnerships, officials said they aim to save lives and support people affected by substance use disorders. The information was provided by the Pike County Sheriff’s Office Public Relations Department. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
