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Spending Plan or a Budget?

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

By Porsche Miles-Grant

In my opinion, a spending plan is a sophisticated way of simply saying budgeting. I found that people are more comfortable with making a spending plan rather than the notion of budgeting. Nevertheless, for the sake of this article we will refer to them both as a spending plan.

TNCPCAN Stop the Violence Event Set for Monday, April 11th

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

Michael McKissic II was murdered on August 1, 2015. The case is unsolved. Natasha Hall, his sister, received a photo with his image added. Hall stated that the photo is perfect because she feels that he is always with her. Also children pictured from left to right are Aiyana Hall (daughter), Amiyah Morris (niece) and Gervon Hall (son).

Photo by Satin Moseley

Excuse me, are you listening?

Rina Risper10 years ago010 mins

Dear Readers,

No one ever wants to think about their favorite artist retiring. They never seem to age on the cover of the album. Yes, I said album. I have no problem dating myself. I love the time that I grew up in.

To make a long story short and to understand why a Black child with Caribbean roots would know so much about Barry Manilow, I will explain.

News Spotlight: GET A FRESH START IN 2016!! FRIEND OF THE COURT BENCH WARRANT AMNESTY

Rina Risper10 years ago03 mins

During the month of April 2016, Ingham County is offering amnesty on Friend of the Court bench warrants. Amnesty applies to warrants from Failure to Appear, or Failure to Comply with a Court Order for non-payment of support.

Successful College Student Reflects on Family, High School and Striving

Rina Risper10 years ago4 years ago013 mins

Adrian Carrillo (sitting in the middle) recently treated his young family and friends to a movie. The children seated from left to right: Devin VanHorn, Jayden Silva, Evelia Solis, Anay Solis, Armando Garza and Iyana Solis.

Courtesy photo

Opinion: Don’t Tear Down the Jenison House

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

By Loretta Stanaway

Many citizens of Lansing are opposed to the BWL destruction of the historically significant Jenison House and are especially opposed to the destruction and “replication” of the beautiful 1930 vintage Scott Sunken Gardens. BWL chose this dedicated park land to build a proposed power substation with little to no public input.

Movie Review: “Zootopia”

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

Studio: Walt Disney Animation Studios (1 hr. 48 min.)

Plot: A fugitive con artist fox and a rookie bunny cop work together to uncover a conspiracy.

Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, J.K. Simmons, Octavia Spencer, Shakira

Rating: PG-13

Bottom Line: ****

Milk Means More Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Flatbread

Rina Risper10 years ago01 mins

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours 35 minutes

BREAKING NEWS: NEWS SPOTLIGHT: Schuette, Wriggelsworth to Discuss Criminal Charges Filed Against Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings

Rina Risper10 years ago01 mins

Ingham County Prosecuting Attorney arrested

News Spotlight: Shooting Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge

Rina Risper10 years ago03 mins

On March 13, 2016 at approximately 1:00A.M. Lansing Police Officers were patrolling the area of Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge, 6810 S. Cedar, preparing for anticipated crowd and traffic control due to a large event at the club. Hundreds of patrons were present at the Club where a music artist was performing.