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Flint
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Genesee County residents gathered at McFarlan Veterans Memorial Park on Memorial Day to honor those who sacrificed their lives in service to the nation. Speeches and Taps emphasized the community’s commitment to remembering their legacy. ABC 12
- ➤ A Flint resident said that ongoing trash dumping at Sunset Village Apartments is causing unsafe and unhealthy living conditions - including blocked driveways and rodent problems - and she has contacted the city and property owner without receiving help. ABC 12
- ➤ An annual fundraiser for young expecting mothers is underway at the Pregnancy Resource Center of Flint located at 3404 S. Saginaw Street. The event invites community donations through filling baby bottles with spare change and runs through Father's Day. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Flint Style Soccer marks 10 years of free youth soccer with a community event today at Mott Park Clubhouse at 6:50 p.m. Families + volunteers will join for cake, candles and a brief program celebrating its decade-long impact. MLive
- ➤ Montana, a nearly 6-year-old pitbull mix with a love for toys, is approaching her three-year stay at the Humane Society of Genesee County as she waits for a forever home (she is current on all her shots and vaccines). The shelter hopes to match her with a caring family soon. Mid-Michigan Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Charcoal & Ash opened on May 25 in Davison. The restaurant, located inside the former Senor Lucky's at 840 S. State Road on M-15, offers burgers, steaks, brunch and a full drink menu while employing about 80 people. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Flint Repertory Theatre will soon present Green Day’s American Idiot at its downtown stage — ticket details are available on the theatre’s website. ABC 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from Beecher High and Beecher Higher Learning Academy held a Hollywood-themed prom at St. Michael’s Conference Center on May 22 in Flint, arriving via a red carpet on Saginaw Street; winners included MiiZon Cochran and Amari Batson (Beecher High) and Nehemiah Ross and Akairrah Martin (Beecher Higher Learning Academy). Flint Beat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local fans are invited to vote statewide for Michigan’s top high school baseball underclassman until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, May 31; the poll, part of the Spring Sports Stars project, features candidates such as Flint’s own Kane Sekelsky of Flint Powers. MLive
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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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Nosey Parker Concert
6-10 p.m. — Greater Flint Arts Council — Admission details not provided — Experience an evening of inspiring music with the talented Nosey Parker band led by powerhouse vocalist Kayla MacMillan.
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Western Weekend
All day — Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad — Admission varies — Experience frontier fun with live music, interactive activities, and unique attractions like Axe Throwing and Goat Snuggling.
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LaFontaine Car Cruise
4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free admission — Cruise through classic cars and enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere.
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LaFontaine Car Cruise
4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free entry — Celebrate automotive culture with fellow car enthusiasts at this exciting car cruise event.
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Fabulous Florence: Grand Duchesses & Women Artists at the Medici Court
Lecture — Time Range — Flint Institute of Arts Museum Shop — Cost Info — Explore the paths of women patrons and artists thriving in 17th century Florence at the Medici court.
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