SUMMER IS A GREAT TIME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO TRY START UP BUSINESSES
Woody Edwards started his mobile car detailing business, Shiny Wheelz, this spring.
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Rap Artist Mikeyy Austin’s Music and Influence
Lansing has a wealth of hidden talents in the rap game. Mikeyy Austin has recently dropped some new introspective music and still finds time to give back to the community.
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The Lansing Black Chamber of Commerce: Community Pillar Awards Gala
(Pictured from left to right) — Wendy Bradley, owner of Zoe Life Spa and Salon; Ashley Willis, owner of Michigan Premier Events; Andre Hutson, owner of Conquest Fitness; Lisa Young, owner of Express Employment Professionals of Lansing and Dontaye Garrett, owner of EliteFitness were presented with Entrepreneur on the Move awards from the Lansing Black Chamber of Commerce on April 29, 2017.
Photo Courtesy of the Lansing Black Chamber of Commerce
The Lansing NAACP Chapter’s Special Election is Set for June 3
Local Chapter Positions Open After Multiple Resignations
News Spotlight: Initial focus of the missing person investigation is victim of homicide
On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at approximately 8 a.m. a missing persons report was filed by a co-worker at the Lansing Police Department Headquarters at 120 W. Michigan. Officers were informed a co-worker had not shown up to work in a few days, which was not normal.
News Spotlight: Suspect has been arrested in 7th homicide
Lansing Police investigation into the homicide of Kevin Wade Wirth (pictured) has led to an arrest.
News Spotlight: Officers Discover Deceased Male During Burglary Call
On May 21, 2017, just prior to 7:00 a.m. Lansing Police responded to a residential burglary alarm in the 1100 Blk of E. Kalamazoo. Officers checked security of the home including the interior.
Unfortunately, officers discovered a male subject that was deceased. No other persons were located therein.
City of Lansing Mayoral Candidate Marc Townsend removed from ballot by the Lansing Election Commission
See a complete list of the candidates for 2017.
Lansing Families Gather for 5th Annual National Crime Victim’s Rights Week Event
Vivian Bodiford and Jimmiel Bodiford, Amias James (not shown), Tamara Jones Bills (not shown) have attended every TNCPCAN dinner and ceremony since its inception. Family member James “Jay” Jones III, was murdered along with his fiancee', Miranda Garza, in a double homicide in May of 2008.
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Jill on Money: How to pay for college
By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Content Agency
As the college acceptance letters arrive, students are thrilled. However, while parents and grandparents are proud, they may also feel a little anxious about footing the bill for what they know is an important credential in today's labor force. Before you sign on a dotted line, or heaven-forbid, raid your retirement account or borrow against your house, it's time for a financial reality check.