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Monday, May 11th, 2026

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Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Downtown Flint bar Soggy Bottom Bar closed indefinitely after owner Steven Tessmer (68) died on May 6. Its future remains uncertain.  MLive

CULTURE NEWS

  • Flint students dazzled in bold fashion at the 'Crystal Ball' prom on Saturday, May 9 (with nearly 50 making a stylish entrance at Southwestern Classical Academy) before riding to the Golden Glow Ballroom for dinner and dancing; two sets of kings and queens were crowned for the schools.  MLive

SPORTS NEWS

  • Over the weekend, Michigan Lutheran Seminary won the Fulton Baseball Invitational and Fulton Invitational softball championships with strong pitching + timely hitting, while teams in Alma, Breckenridge and regional lacrosse playoffs also earned key wins in Saginaw-area high school sports.  MLive

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 5/16/26

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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.

    Mon, 5/25/26

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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.

    Fri, 5/29/26

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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.

    Mon, 6/1/26

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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.

    Sun, 6/7/26

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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.

    Mon, 6/8/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Life is not what happens to you, but how you interpret what happens to you.

~ Alfred Adler

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