By Mr. Joe Walker Tribune Writer I applaud Muskegon’s Tamar Porter. Sr., known popularly as entertainer Mr. 1204, for showcasing that community support is reciprocal. An event host, Hip Hop recording artist, promotor and marketer, and manager, Porter has garnered several incredibly admirable achievements. His hunger to succeed brought him success on a national level, […]
By Mr. Joe Walker The Detroit Lions 41 – 21 Week 8 loss to the Indianapolis Colts is more significant than the double-digit point differential. On Sunday November 1, 2020, the Lions suffered their 7th consecutive home defeat. They have not won a game at Ford Field in Detroit since October 27, 2019, a 31-26 […]
By Mr. Joe Walker Social media group Black Wall Street Muskegon is hosting their 1st Annual Trunk or Treat on Halloween day, Saturday October 31st. The group’s founder Lashae Simmons says motivation behind their trick-or-treating alternative was “to provide positive experiences for children in urban areas everywhere.” The free event will offer food, games, prizes […]
By Mr. Joe Walker My youngest son loves Halloween. He talks about buying candy, costumes, and decorations all year around. The conversations and shopping lists get longer as we get closer to October 31st. This year he surprised me with an unexpected question. He asked me when he will be old enough to watch Michael […]
By Mr. Joe Walker, Managing Editor of MuskegonTribune.com I never learned to swim. Growing up in Muskegon and its surrounding areas, propelling through water is basically a lakeshore birthright! When I was younger, I took swim lessons at the local YFCA, and I even attended a class in high school. Today I sink like an […]
By Mr. Joe Walker Tribune Writer The Detroit Lions entered Week 6 of their 2020-21 NFL season with a win/loss record of 1-3. Their opponents were the 1-4 Jacksonville Jaguars. Both teams hoping to earn a second win, the Lions routed Jacksonville 36- 16. Muskegon native Ben Smith was not impressed. “Were they playing a […]
By Mr. Joe Walker Tribune Writer President Donald Trump held a rally at Muskegon County Airport in Muskegon, MI on October 17, 2020. This is the fourth time a sitting president has visited the city. Thousands gathered at the airport to hear Trump speak with just over 2 weeks before the November 3rd Election Day. […]
By Mr. Joe Walker Tribune Writer Muskegon residents who enjoy seasonal Halloween festivities have expressed their concerns about celebrating safely during this COVID-19 pandemic. There are options available for parents who may be leery of traditional door-to-door Trick-Or-Treating. One of those options is a 2nd annual Trunk or Treat taking place at 5PM on Halloween […]
By Mr. Joe Walker Tribune Writer Muskegon resident Shannon Nearing wasn’t impressed by the Detroit Lions week 3 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. “A loser team beating up on another loser team, nothing to see here,” said Nearing of the Lions first win of the 2020-2021 NFL season. They defeated Arizona 26 – 23 on […]
By Mr. Joe Walker, Managing Editor of MuskegonTribune.com I was considerably athletic as a child. My mother would often remark about how fast, balanced, and agile I was. Yet, I could not breakdance! I watched the movie Breakin’ all the time and I knew I would be a breaker too. What I wanted most of […]