Flint native imparting global basketball knowledge to Mott players
As a budding assistant coach, Kevin Tiggs is giving back to the program that he credits with helping launch his journey as a pro basketball player.
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Rapper Louie Ray brings the realness of Flint to stages all over the Midwest
Flint's Louie Ray, 27, has become a staple in the live performance scene, appearing regularly at Empire Event Center, Chips, Club 69, Raspberries, and even Dort Federal Event Center. With 10 albums logged under his name, he's taking his grind from Flint across the Midwest.
How Flint’s CEO DJ is inspiring the next generation of musicians
Growing up in Flint, Gabrielle Davis saw a lack of music education in schools. Through the Dream League Flint Music Mentoring Program, she's helping to fill those gaps.
Flint’s millennial SoundCloud rapper Expen$ive grows a global following
Flint rapper Expen$ive's song "Larry Bird" caught on as a Soundcloud sensation in 2015 and has been streamed more than 240,000 times. Rocketing from the song's virality, Expen$ive has garnered attention from American rapper and producer Boosie and produced three albums, showing a lot of promise in his young career.
Nutrition initiative creates health habits among Flint kids
All 13,000 students in the city are receiving a booklet with five $5 gift certificates to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at the Flint Farmers' Market.
Runners to jet down Bishop Airport runway in first-of-its-kind 5K
The Crim expects a "mind-blowing" 800 runners and walkers at its inaugural 5K on the Runway at Bishop International Airport on Nov. 9.
Naan Stop looks to build food truck culture in Flint
Jon Hardman and Nikhil Mukkamala collaborated to create a menu that bridges authentic Indian food and street food culture. With prices topping out at $8, items include butter chicken, tandoria kabobs and tacos, aloo gobi, chana masala, potato samosas, and (of course) naan.
Flint artist combines friendship, virtual reality themes in first art show
When Amanda Edwards moved back to the Flint area five years ago, her art connected her into the city’s flourishing creative community.
Flint music studio providing creative space for Flint artists
Sam Doan and Akeem Brown combined their passions for music to create Superior Outlet, a professional music production and engineering studio with a full range of services for artists — and they've worked with a who’s who of up-and-coming Flint musicians, including Louie Ray, YN Jaylein, Presidential P, and Richyy.
James Thigpen Jr., creator of Eight One Zero brand, brings his art back to Flint
Heavily influenced by and celebratory of his hometown, Thigpen's latest exhibit "Trust Fall: A Digital Display of Growth and Faith" continues at Mott Community College’s Fine Arts Gallery through Sept. 17.
