Mid-Buchanan hosts safety fair for Red Ribbon Week

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A week-long celebration highlights the importance of living a drug-free lifestyle, while commemorating those who fight against drugs.

Oct 23. marks the start of the annual "Red Ribbon Week.".

The week was created to honor Enrique (Kiki) S. Camarena, a DEA special agent who was murdered in Mexico while investigating a drug cartel.

According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), this week, youth and adults around the nation will pledge to increase their knowledge by learning more about the destructive effects of drug abuse, including prescription drug misuse, and renew their commitment to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

Mid-Buchanan High School is hosting a safety fair on Monday for its students during Red Ribbon Week.

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