National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place Saturday, Oct. 24. Several collection sites around the nation will allow residents to safely dispose of prescription drugs between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Locally, the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s office is participating in the DEA prescription drug take back initiative and will be available to take old prescription medications at the main office located at 1530 LA 90 West in Jennings. Please do not bring liquids or needles to be disposed of, only tablets or capsule medicines.