Nick Taylor

While the festival doesn't officially begin until Saturday, musical acts will perform Friday night at various downtown spots as part of the JazzWalk.

Learn more about these stories and other Flint-area news with these local headlines from the past week.

GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Voters across Genesee County are deciding on several primary races and ballot proposals , setting the stage for the November election and determining future funding for various communities.

FLINT, MI – Several general election races have been set for the Flint City Council, with voters across the city deciding on four contested primaries

FLINT, MI – Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley is set to face Tonya Burns in the Nov. 3 general election following his victory in Tuesday's primary election

GENESEE COUNTY, MI – The field has been narrowed in several of Michigan's state House and Senate races after voters across Genesee County cast ballots in Tuesday's primary election.

Cole Waterman is a public safety reporter for MLive. He predominantly covers crime in Saginaw and Bay counties. He attended Delta College and Saginaw Valley State University.

FLINT, MI – A new program aims to attract the next generation of young professionals to the Flint area by offering a cash incentive.

Customers who order the meal will receive a free Flint T-shirt designed by local artist Jameirson Green, whose work is recognized internationally.

The Genesee County Election Commission approved recall petition language targeting five Grand Blanc Township officials during a hearing last week.