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Jelly Roll May be Returning To Genesee County Jail To Open New Music Studio
Update 7/16/24 12:02 PM: We can no longer confirm that Jelly Roll will be in Flint, Michgian for the grand opening of the new music studio inside the Genesee County Jail. Music superstar Jelly Roll will soon return to Flint, Michigan for the opening of a new music studio inside the Genesee County Jail.
Allegiant Airlines adding $59 flights from Flint to Florida
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Allegiant Airlines has launched a new route to Florida from Flint Bishop International Airport. Passengers can fly to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport in Florida's Panhandle with one-way tickets as low as $59. There were eight other new non-stop routes to 13 cities around the country. Allegiant...
Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken eatery getting ready to open in Hartland
A new Big Chicken restaurant is getting ready to open in early August at 10490 Highland Road near the Hartland Plaza Shopping Center in Hartland Township. Founded in 2018, Big Chicken combines Shaquille O’Neal’s home-cooked childhood favorites with today’s trending flavors. From crispy chicken sandwiches and tenders to Cheez-It® crusted mac and cheese and hand-crafted ice cream shakes, each menu item tells a story while offering guests an inside look into the life and personality of the basketball superstar.
Flint native celebrates a long history as a community artist
Flint, MI — Hubert Massey can recall watching sign painters paint billboards by hand, a gesture that baffled him because he didn’t know such canvases had to be hand-painted. He eventually became one of the most sought-after artists in the Midwest, with his origins in sign painting. “I...
25th Annual Open Gate Summer Garden Tour Sunday
The 25th annual Open Gate Summer Garden Tour is this weekend. The tour will be held on Sunday, July 21st from 10am to 5pm. It features eight unique, colorful, and innovative gardens in and around Linden and Fenton Township. The community garden behind the Loose Senior Center will also be welcoming visitors.
Cat rescued after getting head stuck in muffler
A fire department, “happy to be of assistance”, rescued a kitten that had its head stuck in a muffler on July 17, after the critter was brought to the station in Howell, Michigan. Howell Area Fire Department released the footage, which shows the crew working carefully to remove the muffler from the kitten’s head. They said that the kitten was left needing “a good home remedy” for the stains and that the muffler would require “a little straightening and clamp”, but that both were “in good condition, spoken for, and headed back to the barn”. “Our crew as always was happy to be of assistance,” the department said.
GearUp2Lead to visit all nine wards to connect with Flint kids and families
FLINT, Mich.—Flint families are able to receive resources about support services during the city-wide tour. GearUp2Lead has began their 9-ward tour across Flint to connect high schoolers and families with resources. The non-profit organization will provide attendees with education options, employment opportunities and support services essential for success. The...
Local Heroes: "Touch The Earth Garden Club" volunteers beautify Grand Blanc
Grand Blanc, MICH -- Dozens of people in Grand Blanc are digging their feet and gardening tools into the ground to give us beautiful sights for our sore eyes. Their labor of love is for the community and to help nature. “These are alliums, and these are cosmos, a perennial...
Crim 2024 T-shirt design revealed ahead of next month's event
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The design of this year's Crim Festival of Races T-shirts was revealed on Thursday. The shirts are available to everyone who is running in the race. New this year, 150 athletes from across the country will participate in the USA Track and Field 10-mile Masters Championship. Officials say that spots are filling fast.
Flint Youth Film Festival to feature aspiring filmmakers at 9th annual celebration
Flint, MI—The Flint Youth Film Festival will return for its 9th annual event, featuring aspiring filmmakers ages 13 to 25. The festival will run from July 25 to July 28, 2024, allowing filmmakers to showcase and develop their talent by sharing their creative work with peers, professionals, and the community.
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