News from the South - Arkansas News Feed
Arkansas man proves stage 4 lung cancer is no death sentence
SUMMARY: November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the disease’s dangers and prevention methods. Ray Sawyer, an Arkansas man diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in May 2021, shares his journey. Initially mistaking symptoms for something less serious, he sought emergency care after experiencing sudden weakness and coughing. At UAMS’s Rockefeller Cancer Institute, he received successful chemotherapy and immunotherapy, significantly improving his condition. Dr. Arno Utaka emphasizes that advancements in immunotherapy are reshaping treatment outcomes, allowing many patients to survive longer. Ray, now appreciating life more deeply, spends time with family and reflects on life’s simple joys. Smoking is the primary risk factor, but non-smokers can also be affected.
Thanks to advances in medicine, an Arkansas man was able to get diagnosed and overcome stage 4 lung cancer. Now, he’s sharing his story with others.
News from the South - Arkansas News Feed
Arkansas’s morning headlines | Sept. 9, 2025
SUMMARY: Arkansas headlines cover Grant Hardin’s legal battle to exclude his statements and seized evidence after escaping prison. The Supreme Court’s recent ruling allows expanded immigration raids, sparking protests in Chicago and new operations nationwide. Central Arkansas’s main library reopening is delayed until October 4th after renovations. In wildlife news, a black bear attack victim tested negative for rabies, with further tests ongoing. Fayetteville police fatally shot a man during a shootout, and a Woodruff County deputy’s shooting was ruled justified. Pine Bluff sees a 15% crime drop due to proactive policing. Weather forecasts predict warming temperatures and sunshine ahead.
Karen Fuller and Hayden Balgavy deliver your morning headlines including the latest on escaped inmate Grant Hardin’s legal fight in Arkansas.
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‘One Pill Can Kill’ program aims to reduce opioid drug overdose
SUMMARY: The “One Pill Can Kill” program, launched in October 2024 at the University of Arkansas campuses, aims to reduce opioid overdoses by educating students on drug dangers, overdose signs, and naloxone use. Gina, executive director of Speak Up About Drugs, started the nonprofit after losing her 21-year-old son Tristan to fentanyl poisoning. She emphasizes that many overdose victims were not long-term addicts but individuals seeking relief, highlighting fentanyl’s hidden dangers. The initiative seeks to prevent such deaths by raising awareness and promoting healthy choices among young adults. Those affected or seeking help can contact Speak Up About Drugs or local organizations.
‘One Pill Can Kill’ program aims to reduce opioid drug overdose
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Trump threatens to send National Guard troops, immigration agents to Chicago
SUMMARY: The Trump administration is intensifying immigration enforcement by deploying agents to Boston and considering sending National Guard troops and immigration agents to Chicago. President Trump warned Chicago of a crackdown, prompting pushback from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Senator Tammy Duckworth, who called such actions illegal and authoritarian. The administration plans to use a naval base north of Chicago as a staging area for around 250 federal agents, sparking protests during Mexican Independence Day events. Meanwhile, Homeland Security launched “Patriot 2.0” in Massachusetts targeting criminal illegal aliens. A CBS poll shows 58% of Americans oppose deploying National Guard troops to cities beyond Washington, D.C., with opinions sharply divided along party lines.
President Donald Trump on Saturday amplified his promises to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to Chicago by …
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