Sheldon Neeley was sworn in as mayor of the City of Flint on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022 following his victory in the Nov. 8 election. A crowd of Flint residents as well as friends and family of the mayor gathered at Flint City Hall to watch Neeley get sworn in for his...
Genesee Health System (GHS) and the Greater Flint Mental Health Facilities hosted a community open house for the new state-of-the-art Center for Children’s Integrated Services that brings comprehensive care for Flint and Genesee County children to a single...
The 44th Annual Citywide Tribute Dinner honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will be Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 at the Genesys Banquet Center in Grand Blanc. Centered on the theme “Grace & Perseverance Under Pressure,” this year’s keynote address will be given by...
A new year, the promise of things to come. The holidays are over, I am grateful for health, strength, and life. I have a Thankfultude because I know I am blessed. Winter days are short, and nights are long. I keep reminding myself of the power of Positude. Life is...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered this sermon on the night of April 3, 1968, at the Bishop Charles Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee, as a storm raged outside. Titled “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop,” it was his last speech. Some people believe its final passage...
In 1985, Gloria Coles was the director of Flint Public Library. She decided to host a program to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr at the Library because she thought his words of brotherhood, hope and peace were important to the entire community. She was right! They...
The Greater Flint Health Coalition is getting a new Chief Executive Officer. Senator Jim Ananich (D), who currently serves as the board chair, was selected by a unanimous vote by the board. His term as CEO will begin after his final term as senator in January 2023....
The City of Flint Police Department welcomes 5 new officers to our ranks this week. Officers Forystek, Osborn, VanStrate, Girardin-Robertson and Justice-Gudemoos graduated the Law Enforcement Regional Training Academy on December 20. Congratulations and...
“Thank God for Michigan,” President Lincoln proclaimed when troops arrived to join Union forces in the early stages of the Civil War. Pundits and politicians from across the country offered similar sentiments on Nov. 8 when election returns pointed to Democratic...
Mayor Sheldon Neeley took to the stage at the renovated and restored Capitol Theatre in Downtown Flint to deliver his third State of the City address, the first to be delivered in-person since the beginning of he Covid pandemic. The ongoing thrust was the same...
Monday, Jan 2, Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30 Bethel United Methodist Church – 1309 N. Ballenger Highway 10:00am – 2:00pm Tuesday, Jan 3, Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 31 Riverside Tabernacle – 429 North Bound Chavez 9:00am Tuesday, Jan 3, Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan...
Congressman Dan Kildee will join House Democratic leadership by serving as co-chair of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee in the 118th Congress. Kildee was nominated to serve in this leadership post by incoming House Democratic Leader Hakeem...
Please check with your group to see if there is a meeting this month. Ballenger Highway Association, (2nd Thursday,) 6:00pm Ballenger Square Community Assn, (2nd Saturday,) 10:00am, New Community Baptist Church, Lavender @ Mackin Bel-Aire Woods Neighborhood...
Q. Kia, I often wonder why it is that so many people seem depressed during the holiday season. I read and hear about so many who even attempt, and some succeed at taking their own lives. What do you think is the cause of this sad truth? A. Unfortunately, there are...
Bryant "BB" Nolden was born on May 31, 1965 in Flint, Michigan to Mr. Willie "SOKITA" Nolden Jr. and Mrs. Judith "Chick" Jones-Nolden. He graduated from Flint Central in 1983 and went on to receive his Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Central State...
