FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) – On Tuesday, Governor Andy Beshear ordered all state buildings to lower flags to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday.
The order is part of Overdose Awareness Day in Kentucky.
According to a release from the Governor’s office, the Governor’s Mansion will be lit purple, which is the designated color of overdose awareness.
“Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on Aug. 31 each year to raise awareness of drug overdoses,” said the release.
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