Good morning, Southfield.

Local community leaders and longtime friends remember Rev.

Jesse Jackson, the fiery Baptist preacher and former staffer to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose legacy shaped Metro-Detroit; a wind advisory is in effect today (10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) for several counties.

The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities is introducing prevention programs at Oakland County schools to help students build emotional resilience, mental health skills, and healthy decision-making.

The initiative addresses the growing need for practical, age-appropriate support in tackling substance use.

Redford Union Schools has paused student photo appointments with Lifetouch at Hilbert Elementary scheduled for Thursday over concerns about ties to a federal investigation, and district officials are processing refunds while reviewing alternative vendors.

Michigan residents are filing federal and state income taxes for 2025 with a deadline of April 15 and are advised to file early to avoid scammers who target sensitive data (experts recommend multifactor authentication and secure practices).

The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $242.4 million rate hike for DTE Energy on Thursday — a typical home using 500 kilowatt hours will see nearly $5 more in monthly bills when the change takes effect March 5.

The increased funds will support smart device installations to boost grid reliability across Southeast Michigan.

Autism Alliance of Michigan thanked Governor Whitmer for restoring support in the state budget for the autism navigator program after last year’s cuts (which led to longer wait times for families) and urged lawmakers to fully restore the prior $2.025M funding so the program can reach full capacity.

The FDA announced a recall on single-serve peanut butter items—sold mainly in schools, health-care facilities and cafeterias because they may contain blue plastic fragments—in a nationwide alert that includes Michigan.

Local facilities should check packaging and follow supplier instructions to discard or return affected products.

Isaac Calkins, a toddler recovering from his second liver transplant, will celebrate his 2nd birthday today with a small party and a Winnie-the-Pooh cake in Southfield.

His progress reflects the success of his treatment and the strength of community support.