More than 300 people gather for Peace Quest 2016 Day of Action At Union Missionary Baptist Church

 By Jim Detjen

 
Some came to walk with peace signs in their hands. Others came to listen to protest music. Still others came to smoke a peace pipe at a ceremony led by Chippewa Native Americans or learn about the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Read More

Paula Cunningham honored by Congressional Black Caucus

 

By Mark Hornbeck

LANSING, MI — Paula D. Cunningham, AARP Michigan State Director and a pioneer in business and education in the Lansing community, will receive the Trailblazer Award from the Michigan Congressional Black Caucus on Friday, Sept.16, at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, D.C.

Read More

THE KID’S DOCTOR: Breastfeeding gets a lift from advocacy, education campaigns

 

A number of advocacy campaigns and hospital initiatives encourage moms to breastfeed their newborns. 

Photo by dreamstine.com

Read More

News Spotlight: Barricaded gunman surrenders to Ingham Sheriff’s Deputies

 Sunday, October 2, 2016, at approximately 4pm, Ingham County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 4800 block of Old Plank Rd in Onondaga Twp for a subj who had barricaded himself in a residence with a shotgun.

 

Read More

Movies: Magnificent Seven

 Studio: Columbia Pictures. (2hr. 12 min.)

Plot:  A group of mercenaries are recruited to defend a town from a ruthless band of outlaws.

Read More

Pastor James Hines: A Father Mobilizes His Grief and Anger to Heal Others

Joseph Hines (center) was recognized by the city of Jackson, his hometown, for keeping a positive spirit and for bringing healing between law enforcement and civilians.  He is flanked by his mother Leontyne Hines and his father James Hines. 
 
Courtesy photo

Read More

September is National Preparedness Month: Tips to Get Your Family Ready

 While most people don’t like to think about worst case scenarios, giving them their proper consideration can ultimately offer peace of mind.

September is National Preparedness Month and it is a great time to get your home and family ready for a range of emergencies. Here are three steps to take.

Read More