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Little Rock proclaims Nov. 20 Great American Smokeout; organizers urge quitting, screening
Summary
Coalition for Tobacco Free Arkansas and city officials marked the Great American Smokeout at Little Rock City Hall, where speakers urged Arkansans to quit tobacco for at least 24 hours, highlighted a mayoral proclamation, and promoted lung cancer screening and local cessation support.
Catherine O'Donnell, executive director of the Coalition for Tobacco Free Arkansas, opened a press event at Little Rock City Hall on Nov. 20, 2025, urging smokers and vapers to use the Great American Smokeout as a starting point for quitting tobacco.
"Today, we stand as a community committed to health, hope, and the power of change," O'Donnell said, framing the day as "1 conversation, 1 commitment, 1 courageous decision at a time." The coalition hosted the event in partnership with the city to spotlight cessation resources and encourage residents to quit for at least 24 hours.
Michael Sanders, director of the city's Department of Community Programs, read a proclamation from Mayor Frank Scott Jr. declaring Nov. 20, 2025, as Great American Smokeout Day in…
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