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Obit

Former Detroit Lawmaker and Judge Virgil Clark Smith Dies at 77

June 23, 2025, 1:57 PM -  Deadline Detroit

"He was very proud — the first African American floor leader in the Senate," said his son Virgil K. Smith.

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Crime
Updated: Security Staff Fatally Shot Gunman Outside Church in Western Wayne County, Averting 'Mass Shooting'
June 23, 2025, 1:30 PM - Deadline Detroit
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Media
Ex-WDIV Anchor Mort Crim, 89, Still Plays Tennis, Rides a Bike. But Twice At Airport He Was Offered Wheelchair.
June 22, 2025, 2:08 PM - Deadline Detroit

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Trump Not So Happy John James is Abandoning Vulnerable Congressional Seat to Run For Governor

June 13, 2025, 9:53 AM - Deadline Detroit
There had been rumors back in April that President Trump was not happy. On Thursday, during a bill-signing ceremony he made it clear.
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WDIV's Hank Winchester Put on Administrative Leave After Police Search His Home

June 19, 2025, 8:27 AM - Detroit News
"Because he holds a high-profile position in our community, that can at times generate false accusations. This investigation will end where it began — nowhere," his attorney says.

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