Good morning, Southfield.

Southfield’s MLK Task Force seeks nominations for its annual Community Service Award, with submissions due Dec.

30 (nominees must be at least 18 and live or work locally). The award winner will be announced during the MLK Day Celebration on Jan. 19 at Hope United Methodist Church.

On Christmas Eve (Dec.

24), local stores saw busy parking lots and packed shopping carts as shoppers rushed for last-minute gifts and meal ingredients; the holiday rush was felt across various retailers as families completed their festive preparations.

A new study by Phillips Law Firm finds Gratiot Avenue deadliest and State Road 96 and Telegraph among the most dangerous roads+ it used five years of fatal crash data from the NHTSA.

Southfield resident Kevin Dickens rides Telegraph daily and disputes the study.

Michigan waste companies and local collectors report that trash pickups falling on or after today will be delayed by one day, while Christmas Eve pickups remain on schedule (residential and commercial services vary).

Road crews in Wayne County are pre-treating over 100 routes today in preparation for icy conditions expected Friday as holiday travel increases in the metro area.

Officials urge residents to avoid driving when weather worsens.

Canelo, a dog found as a stray in Pontiac on Feb.

14, has spent over 300 days in the Oakland County Animal Shelter and is now ready for adoption. The shelter says he loves toys, knows basic manners, and does well with children and other dogs (with proper introductions).

The Detroit Lions have named five players for the 2026 Pro Bowl, with Jahmyr Gibbs among the starters.

The Pro Bowl will be on Feb. 3 in San Francisco, and the team faces the Minnesota Vikings today at 4:30 p.m.

Keyshia Cole R&B Night

9 PM – 2 AM — Hideaway — $60 tickets — Vibe with Keyshia Cole at a smooth R&B event for a night to remember.