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Texans reinforce their greatest roster strength with another free agent signing
The Houston Texans have agreed to terms with former Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus, according to a report by Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team. Cephus (6-foot-1, 208 pounds) was a fifth-round pick by the Lions in the 2020 NFL draft after playing his college ball at Wisconsin, where he put up nearly 1,500 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Fantasia Calls Out Fans For Being On Their Phones During Concert: ‘Ya’ll Can’t Have Fun Because You Be Too Busy Trying to Film Stuff’
Unless a concert is pre-recorded or livestreamed, cell phone recording has become the traditional method that fans use to rewatch their favorite performances. But for Fantasia, concertgoers being on their phones for most of the show is misisng the point. The Color Purple star held a live engagement at the...
Penske Automotive Buys ‘World’s Largest’ Ford Dealer
For years now, Bill Brown Ford in Livonia, Michigan has been one of the top-selling Ford dealers on earth, and in many cases, has moved more new vehicles than any other Ford dealer on an annual basis. Sadly, Ed Brown – who led that same Ford dealer for a whopping 50 years – passed away in 2023, after which his children Tom Brown and Ruth Ann Brown took over the reigns. Now, Bill Brown Ford has moved on to a new owner, however.
Texans signing former Lions wide receiver who was suspended entire 2023 season due to gambling, per report
The Houston Texans may have one of the NFL's top wide receiver corps. Now they've added another notable name to the group, on Tuesday signing Quintez Cephus, the former Detroit Lions pass catcher who missed the entire 2023 season due to a gambling suspension. Announced by Cephus' SportsTrust Advisors agency,...
People Could Win Free Furniture from Gardner White if the Detroit Lions Win the Super Bowl
July 16, 2024 ~ Gardner White announced a new partnership with the Detroit Lions, becoming the team’s official furniture and mattress store. Guy Gordon and Jamie Edmonds talk with Gardner White CEO Rachel Stewart about how people can get furniture and mattresses for free if the Lions win the Super Bowl next season!
Jury in Samantha Woll murder trial remains deadlocked after 4 days of deliberation
(CBS DETROIT) - The jury in the Samantha Woll murder trial remains deadlocked after four days of deliberation. On Tuesday, Judge Margaret Van Houten gave the jury until the end of the day Thursday to reach a unanimous decision. Otherwise, she said she would declare a mistrial. The jury remains...
Three Husker Newcomers to Compete at Junior Gold
Three members of the Nebraska bowling team will compete at the 2024 Junior Gold Championships held in Detroit, Mich., July 15-20. Karina Capron, Haley Swindle and Kayla Starr will face the top youth bowlers in the country, taking part in four qualifying rounds, an advancer’s round, final advancer’s round and match play. Each qualifying round will determine the advancers to the next round, where a second cut will be made for the final round. Five more games will be bowled to earn a top 16 spot for match play.
Detroit Lions training camp preview: Key dates, notable additions, biggest storylines
With 2024 NFL training camps set to open, it's time to get up to speed on all 32 NFL teams. Kevin Patra has the lowdown on position battles, key players and notable subplots across the NFC North. Catch up on the Detroit Lions' offseason developments and 2024 outlook below. Training...
Hospitality Group Claps Back at Detroit Man Who Sued Them For Hiring Him Under a 'White Name'
Last week, a hospitality group was slammed with a racial discrimination lawsuit after a Black Detroit man alleged he was only accepted for a hotel position because he reapplied under a “white” name. In response, the company bit back with a serious rebuttal. Suggested Reading. Celebrities Who Could...
Two-time Grammy Award-winner Peabo Bryson loves Detroit
A two-time Grammy Award-winner with two Oscar winning songs is performing at the Aretha Franklin Ampitheatre tomorrow night. However, before the performance, Peabo Bryson appeared on “Live In The D” to talk about what Detroit means to him. Bryson explained that tomorrow’s show is a broad program at...
'I just want my dog back.' Video shows dog snatched from yard, dragged down street in Detroit
(WXYZ) — Fliers of Margie, a stolen dog, have been posted all over the neighborhood on Detroit's west side where she was snatched, and where her owners are desperate for someone to bring her back. "She's nine years old. She's fixed, she's chipped. I don't, you know, I don't...
City of Detroit denies appeal to save collapsed MBAD African Bead Museum building
An 11th-hour appeal to save a collapsed building that was part of Detroit’s MBAD African Bead Museum was unsuccessful, and a city crew began demolition Tuesday. MBAD African Bead Museum founder Olayami Dabls took to Facebook to break the news. “This decision is a significant setback for our beloved...
Create your own stained glass art
Whether you’re looking for a new window, a nightlight, or just want to create some art, you can head over to Glass Action Studio in Oak Park. Carey Gustafson, owner of Glass Action Studio, appeared on “Live In The D” to talk about how she is able to turn mere pictures into stained glass works of art.
Charges filed in fatal Melvindale shooting that left man gunned down inside car
WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - Two suspects were charged in the Melvindale shooting that killed Frederick Coleman in May. Taiwan Antonelli Cox Jr., 20, of Detroit, and Curtis Damon Harris, 17, of Ecorse, were charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Coleman back on May 9. That night,...
Detroit Tigers Select Utah Utes Closer Micah Ashman In MLB Draft
SALT LAKE CITY— Fourth-year junior reliever Micah Ashman is the second Ute to hear his name called in the 2024 MLB draft, having been selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 11th round. Detroit selected Utah’s all-time saves leader with the 326 pick in the MLB First-Year Player Draft....
Detroit’s Devastating Slide Set to Reopen This Week
The Detroit Free Press calls it one of, "Detroit's jewels." However, ask any local and they'll tell you it's more likely to damage the family jewels. One of the Detroit area's most infamous celebrities, the giant slide on Belle Isle, is set to reopen this week. First opened in 1967...
See the Southgate Community Schools 2024-2025 Academic Calendar
Schools calendars provide families with a snapshot of the entire year. Holidays breaks, the first day of school and professional development days vary school by school, so it’s a great idea to keep it handy. Here is the 2024-25 school calendar as approved by Southgate Community Schools school board.
Dozens of slimy — and invasive — creatures intercepted at Michigan airport, feds say
A package seized at a Michigan airport contained nearly 100 slimy creatures that can be harmful to humans, officials say. It wasn’t the beef skin or the fresh peppers that caught the most attention from U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials June 30 at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, but rather the 90 giant African land snails.
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