Good morning, Flint.

Jackson City Council approved $15,000 annually for three years to support Rx Kids, a program that gives pregnant parents $1,500 during pregnancy + $500 monthly for newborns.

The initiative, first launched in Flint, will expand in Jackson and Blackman Township if additional funding is secured.

A verified GoFundMe account is raising funds for the family of officer Charles Redmond, who died by suicide in an Mt. Morris Township church parking lot on Sunday, Feb.

8. Over $25,000 had been raised by Tuesday, Feb. 10 — toward a $30,000 goal — to support his widow Melissa and their seven children.

Vogt's Flowers and Gifts in Flint has been serving local customers for 107 years and offers Valentine's flowers and gifts today.

Dr. Craig Douglas shared key lessons about Black History Month yesterday in Flint, offering clear insights into the celebration's history and cultural impact.

Public schools hold the spring count today to record attendance for state funding as required by the State School Aid Act; students may be counted later if absent (30 days for excused, 10 days for unexcused, or 45 days if suspended).

Genesee Health System now offers free and confidential mental health support for law enforcement officers across the county to help ease job stress + a dedicated hotline at 810-496-5535 is available to break the stigma around seeking help after high-stress events.

A Michigan State University study found that 93.2% of drivers buckled up in May-June 2025 — a 1.2% increase from 2024 and the highest rate since 2019.

Female drivers and SUV occupants showed higher usage, offering evidence of improved roadway safety.

MSU researchers and Genesee Health System found that a one-page safety planning intervention reduced post-jail suicide attempts by 55% as presented on Feb.

9 in Flint. The study aims to guide future efforts to support individuals during crises.

Teen Lounge - Escape Room

5:30-7 p.m. — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Free entry — Follow clues and solve puzzles to save your Valentine date.

New Works Festival

7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. — Flint Repertory Theatre — $20 for all performances — Experience world premieres of exciting new plays from contemporary American playwrights.

Flint Motorcycle Swap Meet

9 AM – 3 PM — Dort Financial Center — Admission Fee TBD — Explore numerous vendors offering motorcycle parts, gear, and more at this local favorite.

FREE Family Nights at Sloan Museum of Discovery

5-7 p.m. — Sloan Museum of Discovery — Free — Celebrate the seasons with hands-on activities and family fun for little ones and their siblings.

Tax Foreclosure Clinic

If you are a Genesee County homeowner struggling to pay property taxes - there's HOPE! Come to the Property Tax Clinic at the Genesee County Administration Building Community Room from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm on March 13, 2026, for advice and/or assistance with completing a HOPE tax exemption application.