Mississippi opioid settlement council’s first 2026 meeting scheduled for Tuesday

The Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council in Mississippi is set to meet on Tuesday to kick off its second round of grant recommendations, after legislative tweaks and the addition of external experts. This council plays a crucial role in distributing funds from the opioid litigation settlements to communities hardest hit by the opioid crisis, aiming to provide much-needed resources for treatment, prevention, and recovery programs. With the council's efforts, there's potential for significant improvements in addressing the ongoing opioid epidemic and its devastating effects on Mississippi's population.