Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of September.
Good morning, Southfield.
🏘️ Community
Despite rainy weather on Sept.
20, close to a thousand locals joined Mimi's Mission — a Downriver charity — for the Hero Walk for Autism to show support for autistic individuals and their families.
On Sept. 20 the Azal Benne Lockett Foundation hosted its 4th annual Prayer Breakfast (with Dr. Portia Lockett sharing her journey navigating grief while supporting others) as detailed in an interview with Jamie Sherrod.
📰 Economy
Fuel prices in the region have risen as regular gas now averages $4.92 per gallon and diesel reaches record highs at $6.78 (up to $7 in some stations) following a refinery outage and higher oil costs; drivers across Southfield may soon face increased fuel expenses.
🏛️ Government
I-696 will reach a milestone in October as westbound traffic returns to its lanes+ the entire reconstruction project will complete in 2027.
Michigan released its annual list of dangerous intersections today, including spots that may affect Southfield drivers (released at 4:48 a.m.).
Local officials are expected to review the report for potential safety improvements.
🏥 Health
Living Loud Coaching is hosting the Rooted and Rising retreat for women, where Jamie Sherrod interviews Therapist Christy Monaghan to offer healing insights.
The event will provide local women a chance to explore wellness (details pending).
A Pontiac man credited a walk-in mental health care facility for saving his life two years ago when anxiety and isolation nearly overwhelmed him—he now urges anyone facing mental health challenges to seek immediate help even without insurance.
Jamie Sherrod interviewed Denise Miller ahead of the upcoming Run for Resilience Michigan event as she shares her journey living with an ostomy (highlighting her personal health experience).
📰 Lifestyle
Jamie Sherrod interviewed Haley Guyot, Manager of The Wedding Shoppe, to explore wedding dress trends+ dress hunting tips amid economic uncertainty.
The conversation gives local brides key ideas as they plan their big day.
🏈 Sports
The Red Wings face a shortened four-game preseason that offers few reps for center Dylan Larkin, sidelined with an upper-body injury, and defenseman Simon Edvinsson, practicing non-contact drills as he remains unsigned.
The team will start preseason in Columbus Monday and in Pittsburgh Tuesday before home games later.
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