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WEBTrump holds first event since an apparent assassination attempt while Harris does a rare interview. Flint, 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,….
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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,….
Petitions filed to recall Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley
WEB5 hours ago · This isn’t the first time Neeley has faced recalled efforts. In late 2020, Flint activist, Arthur Woodson submitted a petition in hopes of launching a recall to remove Neeley. The language was eventually rejected by the Genesee County Election Commission. Flint Beat staff sent an email on the morning …
Registration is open for VP Kamala Harris’ Flint campaign stop
WEB2 hours ago · Flint, MI — Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is set to hold a rally in Flint on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 between 3 and 7 p.m. The location has not been disclosed but registration is open and is required for each attendee including children. Help us empower, impact, and inform our community.
City of Flint mourns the loss of Councilman Quincy Murphy
WEB21 hours ago · Flint, MI — City officials have announced that 3rd Ward Flint City Councilman Quincy Murphy has died. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear colleague Councilman Quincy Murphy,” read a Sept. 29, 2024 email statement from Flint City Council President Ladel Lewis. “We …
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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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.
Flint saw 27% increase in fatal shootings this year, nears yearly ...
WEBDec 30, 2021 · As of Dec. 26, Flint has had 61 fatal shootings, according to MSP. That’s an increase of about 27% from this time last year when there had been 48 fatal shootings. The city also had several non-fatal shootings, with 217 so far in 2021, which is a slight increase from the year before. Around this time in 2020, there had been 214 non-fatal ...
Flint redesigns network after cyber attack
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Flint, MI – The City of Flint has installed a completely redesigned network, including next generation firewalls, to deter future cyber attacks and to safeguard the city’s online infrastructure and data. The upgrade comes after an Aug. 14, 2024 cyber attack that caused city systems to go down and called for the cancellation of public meetings.