National Take Back Day encourages safe disposal of medications

April 16, 2026 Jon R Myers

Communities nationwide are participating in National Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, to promote the safe and anonymous disposal of old and unneeded medications. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Participants are encouraged to bring their medications to collection sites near them. One such site is located in front of the Booneville Walmart, according to organizers.

For more information and to find a collection site, visit www.DEATakeBack.com.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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