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Education

MHPSAS: DISTRICT BOARD PROPOSING SCHOOL TAKEOVER

Muskegon Heights, Michigan – From 2012 through now, an Academy board, appointed withthe agreement of the State, has provided for the administration of a student centerededucation for the children of Muskegon Heights. The State took control from the MuskegonHeights School District Board after the District ran up a multi-million dollar deficit and stoppedmaking payments on behalf of its teachers into the state retirement fund. Now, after anintensive campaign mounted by the same board that ran up the deficit and its […]

todayMay 18, 2021 3

Vaccine - vial bottle

Health

Michigan Expanding Access to Safe, Effective COVID-19 Vaccine Starting Monday

Michiganders over age 50 with medical conditions and disabilities andcaregivers of children with special health care needs will be eligibleMarch 8; all Michiganders over age 50 eligible March 22 LANSING, MICH. To help reach the state’s goal of vaccinating 70% of Michiganders over age 16 and bring a quicker end to the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials today announced the state is expanding vaccination eligibility beginning Monday, March 8. This change follows the announcement by President […]

todayMarch 3, 2021 2

African American Culture

“JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH” Special Screening with Fred Hampton Jr.

“The late Fred Hampton is the subject of the movie, “JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH” and for us to be able to secure his son, Fred Hampton Jr.  For a VIRTUAL TALKBACK with our Muskegon audience Friday night after the movie is a big deal. This is the opening night of the film and there are screenings happening at the same time all over the country and yet he’ll be with us.”-  WUVS’ Paul Allen Billings JUDAS AND THE BLACK […]

todayFebruary 11, 2021 1

Community Events

2nd Annual I.A.M.H.E.R. Donation Drive

2nd Annual I.A.M.H.E.R. Donation Drive Influencing Achievement and Maximizing Hope, Excellence, and Resilience   MUSKEGON, MI – December 1, 2020 – WUVS-lp 103.7 the Beat & WUGM 106.1 are excited to announce the 2nd Annual I.A.M.H.E.R. (Influencing Achievement and Maximizing Hope, Excellence, and Resilience) Feminine Hygiene Drive. Inspired by last year’s outpouring of help, we decided to challenge ourselves once again and help those in need. Thanks to your generosity and donations, we were able to help hundreds of young […]

todayDecember 1, 2020 5

Education

How Families Can Prevent and Plan For Fires During Covid-19

November is Child Safety and Protection Month, and there’s no better time to think about how you can protect your family in the case of a fire in your home. The U.S. Fire Administration estimates that more than 300 people are killed each year and $280 million worth of property damage is caused as a result of children playing with fire. Unfortunately, many people don’t prepare adequately for fires in their home. And during this pandemic, our focus is elsewhere […]

todayNovember 12, 2020 2

Community Events

Free COVID-19 Testing Event in Muskegon Heights

The Michigan National Guard (MING) will partner with the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA), the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Muskegon County, the City of Muskegon Heights and numerous local partners this weekend to provide thousands of no-cost COVID-19 tests to residents of Muskegon County. Drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 testing will be offered at the Muskegon Heights Farmers Market at 2600 Baker Street, Muskegon Heights, Michigan beginning at 11:00 AM Saturday and 9:00 AM Sunday, 23-24 May. […]

todayMay 23, 2020 2

Health

I.A.M.H.E.R. Drive to benefit teenage girls in Ghana, West Africa

Influencing Achievement and Maximizing Hope, Excellence, and Resilience Contact: Paul Allen Billings Tel: (231) 727-5007 WUVS-lp 103.7 the Beat & WUGM 106.1 is hosting the 1st ever I.A.M.H.E.R. (Influencing Achievement and Maximizing Hope, Excellence, and Resilience) feminine hygiene drive for the young ladies of the Abeadeze Kyeakor village in Ghana, Africa.  These young ladies currently live without the feminine products, we often take advantage of, such as; sanitary napkins (pads), liners, feminine soap, and other items.  The lack of these items create […]

todayJuly 18, 2019 3