Sam Ali

3 days ago | sanaacenter.org | Sam Ali

In mid-2015, Yousef[1] and his extended family escaped from an aerial bombardment near his hometown, Al-Shareefiah, a village outside Haradh in northern Hajjah governorate. The 68-year-old head of a large household had found refuge in Hayran, a nearby district, hoping the airstrikes would stop soon so he and his family could return to their homes and large banana plantation. But air and ground attacks intensified in Haradh and nearby areas, including Hayran, where they were taking shelter.

Jul 31, 2024 | midmichigannow.com | Sam Ali

GRAND BLANC, Mich. - For the first time since its inception, the Flint & Genesee Vehicle City Gridiron Classic will be hosted at two locations. Now in its seventh year, the event – which serves as the official kick off to the high school football season – will be held at Grand Blanc High School’s Don Batchelor Field and Kettering University’s Atwood Stadium.

Jul 30, 2024 | midmichigannow.com | Sam Ali

TOPICS:Spencer PromotionsBoxingEventHomecomingLindenJoey SpencerMickel SpencerAugust 17thLINDEN, Mich. - In less than three weeks, Spencer Promotions will be putting on its first boxing card and it will be a one-of-a-kind Homecoming event as Joey and Mickel Spencer will be fighting at the Claude Cranston football field at Linden High School. The event will take place August 17th with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the action starting at 7 p.m.Click here for ticket information.

Jul 25, 2024 | midmichigannow.com | Sam Ali

FLINT, Mich. - Claressa Shields won't be the only Flint native on the card for Saturday's boxing event at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Jaquan McElroy will be in action for his first-ever professional fight. McElroy says he's been boxing since he was 11 years old, which has allowed him to gain a lot of experience to this point with 33 amateur bouts under his belt.

Jul 24, 2024 | midmichigannow.com | Sam Ali

TOPICS:Claressa ShieldsBerston Field HouseFlintFightWorld heavyweight championshipVanessa Lepage-JoanisseBoxersDetroitFLINT, Mich. - Fight Week have arrived for Flint native Claressa Shields. The GWOAT is getting set to take on Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for the world heavyweight championship. Before she looks ahead to that fight, Shields had a chance to look back at where her journey started.