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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.
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.
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.
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.
The day that I wrote this article was my daughter’s birthday. April 4th was a cold and rainy day.
New Resolution #30: Self-destruction: we’re headed for self-destruction! Self-destruction!
I want to share with you why we do the types of stories that we do.
I’ve finally come to terms with the fact that I’m a journalist. I thought since I didn’t go to school for journalism, I wasn’t a journalist. It’s sometimes hard when you work alone to get a grasp on what your role is and what you’re doing.
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