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Flint
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Soggy Bottom Bar owner Steven Tessmer died May 6, prompting staff and family to pause and grieve before planning a future reopening. The popular Flint bar, known for its Jazz Night and smash burgers, is at 613 Martin Luther King Ave + community support is welcomed when it reopens. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Flint Community Schools may receive $8.8M state funding to demolish four vacant school buildings. Rep. Cynthia Neeley filed a spending request on April 30 to shift funds from maintenance back to classrooms & demolition may be complete by 2027. Flint Beat
- ➤ Petitions for the Flint Board of Education are available at the Flint City Clerk's Office (1101 South Saginaw Street) for candidates running for one of three seats in the Nov. 3 election. They must submit 40 signatures or pay a $100 fee by 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 21. ABC 12
- ➤ Bendle Public Schools received a nearly $26,000 grant from the Good Food for Michigan Project to increase Michigan-grown food in cafeterias; the funding will create local farm partnerships + upgrade kitchen equipment for better student meals. ABC 12
- ➤ Judges selected 60 business ideas and social solutions from kids & teens across 22 states to advance in the Mott Million Dollar Challenge. Finalists will receive $5,000 each and work with mentors ahead of a live pitch event on June 15 and 16 in Flint. ABC 12
- ➤ On Thursday, the Gamma Delta Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa hosted its third annual Black Achievers Ceremony, honoring high school seniors nearing graduation and awarding scholarships (totaling up to $14,000) for their future studies. ABC 12
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Communities First cut a ribbon for Orchard Manor and Orchard Grove Apartments on Flushing Road east of Ballenger Highway, marking a $25 million investment that added 74 mixed-income units + 10 for veterans. The project addresses Flint’s ongoing need for more affordable housing. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Crim Sports honored youth athletes at its End-of-Year Banquet and Greater Flint Olympian Games Kickoff on Friday night at the Dort Financial Center, celebrating season achievements and setting the stage for the upcoming games season & uniting teammates for what comes next. ABC 12
- ➤ Following wins from May 8 games, Essexville Garber is now on a six-game winning streak. The Dukes will face a state-ranked Laker today at home as part of an eight-day stretch against local rivals (John Glenn, Bay City All Saints and Pinconning). MLive
- ➤ Lake Fenton junior catcher Laureena Baehl broke school records in Thursday's doubleheader against Flint Kearsley with three hits and six RBIs, raising her season totals to 10 home runs and 16 doubles—coach Todd Wilkinson praised her disciplined play as a sign of more records to come. MLive
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Healing Hands 5K Run/Walk
Time not specified — Flint, MI — Entry fee applies — Participate in a community event promoting health and well-being through walking and running.
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LaFontaine Car Cruise
4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free entry — A gathering for car enthusiasts to show off their rides and enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Randy Houser in Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Cost info unavailable — Experience Randy Houser's inimitable voice and hits at this live concert event.
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LaFontaine Car Cruise
4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free entry — Rev up your engines for a showcase of classic cars at this local car cruise event.
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Flint's Biggest Fun Day for the Community
1-6 p.m. — Kearsley Park — Free entry — A day filled with games, food, music, and good vibes for everyone in the community.
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LaFontaine Car Cruise
4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free admission — Showcase your love for classic and modern cars in a vibrant community setting.
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