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Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Southfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Airlines may liquidate this week because its financial struggles and higher fuel costs from the Middle East conflict add pressure — passengers with bookings from Detroit Metro who paid by credit card should check on refund options. Hometown Life
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Metro Detroit native Jamie Ding won his 26th Jeopardy! game Friday, April 17 at 8:02 p.m. ET and ranked fifth all-time with total earnings of $732,000; he will return to compete on Monday, April 20. Hometown Life
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The free Healthy Heart Project runs today until 11 a.m. at nine Henry Ford Health locations offering EKG, blood glucose, and BMI tests. Nurse Michelle in Southfield said the event helps residents understand their heart health. FOX 2 Detroit
- ➤ Federal health officials warned a drug-resistant strain of shigella is causing severe diarrhea, with Michigan reporting 51 cases so far. They stressed the need to wash hands and practice safe food habits (the bacteria is resistant to several antibiotics). Hometown Life
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Detroit Tigers fans can update their gameday wardrobe with the new MLB blackout collection from Fanatics—orders over $29 receive free shipping with code 29SHIP. Items include a sweatshirt, T-shirt, jersey, and hat, and the team will open a four-game series against the Boston Red Sox Friday night. MLive
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Michigan Job Fair
12-5 p.m. — Radisson Hotel Southfield-Detroit — Free admission — Connect with over 50 local employers actively hiring for diverse job opportunities.
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Entrepreneur Forum: Leveraging AI for Business Growth
9 a.m.–1 p.m. — Lawrence Technological University — Registration required — Engage with industry experts to explore how AI tools can transform your business strategies.
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