Daily
Flint
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Throughout April, food pantries in Flint will offer free food to residents in need. Events are held at Bethel United Methodist Church on Mondays at 10 a.m., Asbury United Methodist Church on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., R.L. Jones Community Outreach Center on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and HIS Ministry at the Bristol Road Church of Christ on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.—call 810-239-4441 for details—and updated schedules are available from the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. Flint Beat
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Flint police are searching for Allison Sa’naiya Blackwell—a 17-year-old girl who went missing on April 1 from a home in the 3800 block of Park Forest Drive. MLive
- ➤ Police in Flint responded shortly after 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 6 to reports of a shooting in the 600 block of Stockdale Street and found a man who was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead—authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward. Mid-Michigan Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tom Papa will perform his Grateful Bread Tour at FIM Capitol Theatre on Thursday, April 10 at 8:00 p.m.—the show will offer live comedy for Flint audiences. ABC 12
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Flint Firebirds goaltender Nathan Day (team MVP who earned a shutout in his professional debut) signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. He joins the Oilers after Flint was eliminated from the OHL playoffs earlier this month. MLive
- ➤ Flushing split its doubleheaders this weekend—Dom Oyler led with strong hitting—and Swartz Creek stayed perfect by sweeping Birch Run as Wyatt Jolman struck out 13 batters. MLive
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Tom Papa Live Show
9 PM – 12 AM — FIM Capitol Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a night of laughs with stand-up comedian Tom Papa.
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Nosey Parker Concert
6-10 p.m. — Greater Flint Arts Council — Ticket info not provided — Experience the powerful vocals of Kayla MacMillan and her ensemble in a night of inspiring music.
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Linden Varsity Baseball at Carman-Ainsworth
12-1:45 p.m. — Carman-Ainsworth High School — Free entry — Witness a thrilling non-conference matchup as Linden takes on the Carman-Ainsworth varsity baseball team.
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Dragons and Mythical Beasts
7-11 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Family-friendly experience — Enter a magical world of myths and legends with interactive storytelling and fantastical discoveries.
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Children's Easter Egg Hunt
4:30 PM — Mott Park — Free entry — Enjoy a colorful hunt for eggs along with fun activities like a petting zoo and face painting.
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Cory Marks Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Tickets vary — Experience diverse sounds from Cory Marks and his latest single 'A Different Kind Of Year'.
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Tribute to Family Values Concert
6-9 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Tickets from $41 — Experience a tribute concert paying homage to family values in a lively atmosphere.
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Submission Series Jiu Jitsu #11
5-8 p.m. — Great Lakes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Registration required — Witness thrilling grappling in the Women's Featherweight and Men's Lightweight brackets.
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iLuminate Show
8-9 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Family-friendly event — Experience a stunning fusion of technology and dance with dazzling LED suits and energetic music.
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Giovannie & The Hired Guns Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Must be 18 or older to attend — Experience high-energy live music from Giovannie and the Hired Guns.
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