If you note a little commotion in the 600 block of West Third Street this morning, here’s the explanation in advance: A former Fayetteville Springdale firefighter is protesting his inability to get disability payments for cancer he says is linked to his job. He and supporters will be outside the offices of the state Local Police and Fire Retirement System.

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