Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will be released from prison after serving seven years of a 28-year sentence. President Donald Trump commuted his sentence late Tuesday night. Statement from the White House: “President Trump commuted the sentence of the former Mayor of Detroit, Kwame Malik Kilpatrick. This commutation is strongly supported by prominent members of […]
By Jeffrey Hicks Hip-hop has grown from its inner-city roots to appeal to a diverse and worldwide audience. It is no longer the fad some once considered it. Unfortunately, it is also having a profound negative impact on young blacks. This aspect of hip-hop can no longer be tolerated. Hip-hop is not just a style […]
Donald Trump has stumbled and fallen, and the establishment is not going to let slip this last opportunity to stomp him and his movement to death. On Sunday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued a startling ultimatum: Either Vice President Mike Pence and the Trump Cabinet invoke the 25th Amendment, declare the president “unfit” for office, and […]
By Tom Kendra The first thing you notice about Jimmy Smith is his imposing presence, standing all of 6-foot-4, with an athletic frame he carries confidently, dreadlocks running down from his head. But it doesn’t take long until you realize his magic has nothing to do with his size or physical intimidation. In fact, it’s […]
By Teresa Taylor Williams Muskegon Tribune Staff Writer As a teenager in 1975, Craig Hindes had a job mopping floors and stocking shelves for extra cash at his neighborhood butcher shop. Over the years he learned the business, and in 1983 he became owner. Scott Meats has served the public from three different locations […]
By Victor Skinner ROTHBURY – Double JJ Resort is going through changes, and the changes have been good. “It’s an exciting time here. As a business it started 79 years ago,” said Curtis Burdette, general manager. “We’re a year away from our 80th birthday.” Over the last eight decades, Double JJ has changed ownership several […]
By John R. Hall Joshua EldenBrady is a person who believes that first impressions can last a lifetime. The candidate for 60th District Judge is basing his platform on the importance of “getting it right the first time” when people are first introduced to the criminal justice system in Muskegon County. “The District Court is […]
Muskegon County -Starting in August, families from throughout Muskegon County are invited to gather at fun events hosted by area churches to receive free backpacks. Lakeshore Backpacks for Kids plans to give away 1,400 free backpacks stocked with school supplies during five events. The events begin August 6 at Holton United Methodist Church, and end on August 31 at The Gateway […]
Candidate Profile: Sean Mullally By: John R. Hall Sean Mullally has a plan for Muskegon. He’s been working on it all of his life. Literally. The 43-year- old Muskegon native has been envisioning a bigger and better Muskegon community for a long time. The bigger and better includes economic and educational growth to match the […]
Candidate Profile: David Kortering By John R. Hall David Kortering is running for Muskegon County Probate Court Judge for several reasons. Probably the most important has to do with the expanding workload of family law cases that have been filling up the dockets over the past several years, many which involve child neglect/abuse, juvenile delinquency, divorce, custody, parenting […]