Racial Slur Heard at Goodrich High School Basketball Game
Student section removed after incident, student disciplined
Goodrich Student Yells Racial Slur at High School Basketball Game
Michigan's Cold Case Cards: Ricko Fordham's Unsolved Murder
Lifestyle
Mott Community College Trustees to Discuss President's Religious Allegations
Board to address claims that college president tried to impose religious beliefs on others

Mott Foundation Commits $20M to Improve Flint Playgrounds and Parks
The grant will fund upgrades and renovations at five elementary schools and neighborhood parks.
Photographer Captures Vibrant Life of Sarvis Park
Flintside's new photographer explores the community hub in Flint, Michigan.
Politics
Rev. Jesse Jackson's Flint Water Crisis Legacy Remembered
Flint residents reflect on the civil rights leader's emotional 2016 visit during the water crisis.

Benson Pledges to Address Black Maternal Health Crisis as Michigan Governor
Gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson vows to prioritize improving maternal health outcomes for Black women in the state.
First, they came for corporate media
The erosion of press freedom in the United States is a growing concern, with journalists facing legal harassment, physical intimidation, and outright arrests.
Crime
Flint Township Mom Facing Multiple Charges for Leaving Kids Alone
Authorities discovered children living in filthy conditions after a concerned neighbor called for a welfare check.

Michigan Mom Charged After Police Find Children Alone in Squalid Home
Krystal Farmer faces multiple counts of child abuse and abandonment after authorities discovered her two children, one eating spoiled meat, in a filthy residence.
Flint Mourns Fallen Police Officer
Funeral for Officer Charles Redmond expected to draw large crowds downtown
Business
Michigan's Largest Development Site Clears Land, Seeks New Tenant
Mundy Township megasite demolitions continue despite lack of committed occupant

259-Home Development in Flint Township Approved
Project to include mix of for-sale and rental homes, as well as townhomes
Great Lakes Water Authority proposes rate hikes amid infrastructure concerns
The proposed increases aim to address aging water infrastructure and rising costs.
Sports
6 Flint-area teams earn top seeds in girls basketball districts
Regular-season rematches highlight first round as teams chase state glory

2026 Flint-area girls basketball district pairings, schedules announced
The MHSAA has released the district tournament matchups for local high school teams.
Claressa Shields: Boxing's G.W.O.A.T. on Hip-Hop Inspiration & Upcoming Fight
Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Claressa Shields' life and career are deeply intertwined with hip-hop culture, serving as a primary source of inspiration