Ask the Business Librarian 7-7

    Q: How can I find out if I need a license to start my business?

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    The Death of 11-year-old, Kahlil Hoard: No Police Report, No Answers

     

     

     

     LANSING, MI —  On Saturday, December 15, 2007, Kahlil Hoard was shopping for gifts for his siblings, mother and grandmother for Christmas with 50 other young boys.

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    A Daughter’s Love Continues to Shine After Tragedy

     

     

    LANSING, MI —  When Michelle Miles heard about  11-year-old Kahlil Hoard being seriously wounded when he was hit by a car on December 18, 2007, it struck a nerve, which was still raw from the death of own daughter, 13-year-old Jasmine Starr Miles.    It seemed like yesterday that Jasmine had been tragically killed by an automobile on her way home from school on May 13, 2003.

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    Do Our Streets Need To Go On Road Diet?

    From 2000-2006, 653 people have been hit while walking or bicycling in Lansing. The number averages to 120 people each year and 1 person every 3 days. 13 people have died.

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    2006 Most Interesting And Influential Update: Calvin Jones

     

     

    LANSING, MI — As a continuation of our commitment to keep you updated on our “Most Interesting and Most Influential, we are featuring Calvin Jones, who was featured in our 2006 edition.

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    Diversity Summit is criticized for lack of diversity

    EAST LANSING, MI — A gathering of statewide community leaders to discuss diversity and inclusion had many participants concerned about the event’s apparent exclusion of certain groups.

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      Plain Talk 7-6

      The day that I wrote this article was my daughter’s birthday. April 4th was a cold and rainy day.

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        Nu Resolution 7-6

        New Resolution #30: Self-destruction: we’re headed for self-destruction! Self-destruction!

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