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Jun 6, 2021 · Flint, MI—Lovers of radio, talk shows, local news, and urban contemporary music will now have a new station to call home after the May 14 launch of Flint’s newest radio station, 98.9, The Beat. Avid listeners of the Flint radio scene may recognize the station number as Jamz. The Jamz station, known in the area for its focus on R&B, has gone under new management to Edward Graham, a Flint ...

Jan 21, 2025 · FLINT, Mich. — U.S. Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet was sworn in as Michigan’s 8th congressional district representative during a ceremony on Jan. 27, 2025. She was sworn in by Judge Shalina D. Kumar at the Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in downtown Flint. After taking the oath, McDonald Rivet announced the opening of a new […]

Judge postpones decision on Hasselbring Senior Center eviction case FLINT, Mich. — A District Court judge has postponed the decision in the Hasselbring Senior Center eviction case. Judge Jessica Hammon adjourned proceedings until after the next Flint City Council meeting. “I do believe that the City of Flint prevails on the legal merits of this case as a landlord-tenant… However, I have ...

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Thousands in electronic equipment stolen from Flint’s Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village by Kate Stockrahm June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 Local News

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Dec 6, 2024 · Flint, MI — Another series of recall petitions has been filed against Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley, making this the third time this year a resident has attempted to oust him from his elected seat. The Genesee County Election Commission set a date for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, to consider the language submitted against Neeley. The meeting will start at 8:30 a.m. in Judge Barkey’s Courtroom ...

Flint Cultural Center to kick off 39th Annual Holiday Walk Flint, MI — The Flint Cultural Center is hosting its 39th Annual Holiday Walk on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m. The tree lighting starts at 5:15 p.m. in the Durant Plaza, between The Whiting Auditorium and Sloan Museum of Discovery. Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley, Steve and Rosanne Heddy, and Mr. and…

Flint, MI — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will host a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. The church’s leader, Reverend Thomas Manney, said interested donors are welcome to drop by between 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. that day or book a time to donate through the Red Cross’ […] Flint Happenings