It’s been seven years since The Lady Redskins have made it to the 4A State Volleyball Tournament but it’s on to 4A State Tournament competition for the Pocahontas Lady Redskins Volleyball team. The Lady Skins defeated the Lonoke Lady Jackrabbits Tuesday, Oct.
The American Cancer Society reports that approximately 30 percent of postmenopausal breast cancer cases can be attributed to potentially modifiable risk factors. That finding, cited in the organization’s “Breast Cancer: Facts & Figures, 2022-2024” report, means as many as three in 10 breast cancer diagnoses in postmenopausal women may have been attributable to variables within patients’ control.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; an important reminder of the steps women can take to understand their risk and prioritize early detection. Breast cancer is a complex disease, and certain risk factors may increase the likelihood of developing it.
The word “cancer” is intimidating, but for many women, “breast cancer” is especially terrifying. As a mother, wife, daughter and grandmother, the annual mammogram is a mix of routine and anxiety for me.
Like a small boat on the ocean Sending big waves into motion Like how a single word Can make a heart open I might only have one match But I can make an explosion And all those things I didn’t say Were wrecking balls inside my brain I will scream them loud tonight Can you hear my voice this time? This is my fight song Take back my life song Prove I’m alright song My power’s turned on Starting right now, I’ll be strong I’ll play my fight song And I don’t really care if nobody else believes ‘Cause I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when we communally pause to honor the millions affected by this disease and to remind ourselves of the importance of early detection, treatment and support. For some, like Allecia Tribble, a nurse at 1st Choice Healthcare here in Pocahontas, breast cancer is not just an abstract battle but a deeply personal one.
It seems to be natural as one ages to reflect on “how things used to be.” Born at Brakebill in 1943, I well remember a world and culture that my grandchildren’s generation can scarcely comprehend.
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It is almost time to make your voice heard in the upcoming General Election. Early voting starts next week on Oct. 21, 2024.
A juvenile suspect involved in a robbery and subsequent police pursuit died Wednesday after being shop by officers, according to the Missouri State Highway Police. The incident occurred following a series of events that began with the theft of a pickup truck and an armed robbery near the Missouri-Arkansas state line.