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WEBFlint, Mich. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday made his first public appearance since Sunday’s second apparent assassination attempt against him with an overflow crowd chanting “God bless Trump!” and “Fight, Fight, Fight” as U.S. Secret Service agents surrounded the stage to protect the Republican presidential nominee.
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WEBSep 17, 2024 · Flint, MI – Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine is in the final stretch of completing the newest addition to its downtown Flint campus — a three-story building to expand public health efforts within the Flint community. The development is part of a $31.8 million project launched in late 2012 to establish a health,….
About Us - Flint Beat
WEBAbout Us. Flint Beat was launched by veteran journalist Jiquanda Johnson in 2017 to fill news gaps in an underserved community after Flint, Mich. residents said they needed more from their news coverage. Before our launch, community members said they were tired of seeing news filled with only crime, sports, and Flint’s ongoing water crisis.
Live from Flint: New radio station ‘The Beat’ hits city’s airwaves
WEBJun 6, 2021 · On-air personality Edward Graham live on the Flint radio station 98.9 The Beat on June 3, 2021. (KT Kanazawich | Flint Beat) 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.
Year in review: Here are Flint Beat’s most-read stories of 2023
WEBDec 26, 2023 · Flint City Councilman Eric Mays found guilty of disorderly conduct. In March, Councilman Eric Mays was found guilty of disorderly conduct following a two-day trial at the 67th District Court.. Mays’ charge stemmed from an incident in April 2022, when the councilman was removed from a Special Affairs Committee meeting in handcuffs after refusing to leave when his colleagues voted 7-1 for him ...
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The meeting that wasn't: here's what happened at Flint City …
WEBby Kate Stockrahm October 11, 2023. Flint City Council meets for Special Affairs in council chambers on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. (Michael Indriolo | Flint Beat) Flint, MI — After six hours, Flint City Council passed just three items to their regularly scheduled meeting on Oct. 9. Then, they failed to hold it.
Progress made to restore Flint services after cyber attack
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Flint, MI — Officials are still working to restore city services after a cyber attack this month. Flint City Administrator Clyde Edwards issued a statement saying there has been some progress restoring internal processes. “The City of Flint has made progress toward restoring our internal processes and we are hopeful that billing ...
Flint Beat teams up with Flintside, Levin Center for people …
WEBby Flint Beat January 23, 2023. Flint, MI—Local news outlets Flint Beat and Flintside have teamed up with The Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy for a story series that aims to address the issues most affecting the Flint community. Jim Townsend, director of the Levin Center, explained the purpose of partnering with local publications.
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WEBFlint wine, community space celebrates first year with block party. Flint, MI — It’s been a year since the doors opened at a local wine, beer, and charcuterie shop and business owner, Emily Doerr says, the community keeps her going. “It’s been a whirlwind,” said Doerr, owner of Queens’ Provisions, referring to the first year of ...