Courtesy Photo-Oluwaseun “Sean” Sipeolu, Founder of Jollof Afro-Caribbean Lounge, is building more than a restaurant in Downtown Lansing — he is creating a cultural home rooted in connection, ownership, and legacy. Some businesses sell products. Others create experiences. Oluwaseun “Sean” Sipeolu did not open Jollof Afro-Caribbean Lounge to simply serve food. He opened it to serve culture. Founded in 2025 in the heart of Downtown Lansing, Jollof Afro-Caribbean Lounge is more

Courtesy Photo-From military service to the Michigan Supreme Court, Takura Nyamfukudza continues his mission to defend the Constitution and safeguard justice for all. There are lawyers. And then there are Constitutional warriors. Takura Nyamfukudza does not merely practice law, he defends liberty. In 2017, alongside his partner and friend Mary Chartier, he co-founded Chartier & Nyamfukudza, P.L.C., a firm devoted exclusively to criminal defense and closely related matters. Th

Courtesy Photo- LCC Trustee and Community Advocate Angela Mathews. Some leaders talk about impact. Others sign their name to it. Angela Mathews does both. Elected to the Lansing Community College  Board of Trustees in 2017 and again in 2022, she didn’t just win, she led the ticket, placing number one in votes across the tri-county area both times. That is not coincidence. That is community confidence. She made history as the first Black woman to serve as Board Chair for two c

Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.), Lansing native and trailblazing leader in the Michigan Army National Guard whose decades of service reshaped leadership at the state, national, and international levels. Trailblazing, historic, and barrier-breaking only begin to describe the military career of Colonel James E. Stokes (Ret.), a Lansing, Michigan native whose service reshaped what leadership looks like in the Michigan Army National Guard. Over more than three decades in uniform,

Ayanna D. Neal, Lansing native and Senior Litigation Attorney at Grewal Law PLLC, continues to make Black history through landmark litigation and survivor advocacy. Justice is not abstract for Ayanna D. Neal. It is personal. It is local. And it is lived. A Lansing native, Neal has built a legal career rooted in accountability, institutional reform, and survivor-centered advocacy. For more than twenty years, she has used the courtroom not just as a workplace, but as a platform

For four decades, The Chronicle News has amplified voices, honored culture, and preserved the stories that shape our community. On Saturday, June 6, 2026, we invite you to celebrate this milestone at the Michigan Room at Lansing Community College. The 40th Anniversary Legacy Gala will be an unforgettable experience featuring a locally owned business showcase, a vibrant mix and mingle reception, live music and entertainment, a dinner experience, and keynote remarks from Judge

Courtesy Photo-With a steady smile and an open heart, Deon Patton, Master Barber and owner of Cut N' Edge Barber Salon, leads his shop with intention, respect, and care for the community In many communities, the barbershop is more than a place for a haircut. It’s a classroom, a refuge, a confidence builder, and sometimes a second home. At Cut N' Edge Barber Salon, that truth is lived out daily through the steady hands and steady heart of barber and owner Deon Patton. I first

Photo Credit: Alfred Laurence, Beige Planet Photography MSU Women’s Basketball has been dealt some recent adversity in Big Ten games, and are 2 and 2 in their last four outings, as they’ve hit the extremely tough latter part of conference play. Half of their remaining opponents are ranked in the top 25; Big Ten basketball is as good as it’s ever been. The Spartans’ recent losses came against the 8th ranked Michigan Wolverines in overtime at the Breslin Center, and a tough awa

Photo Credit: Alfred Laurence, Beige Planet Photography The Big Ten is a gauntlet MSU won a pair of nail-biters this week against Oregon and 24th ranked Nebraska, closing out games that were within one possession in the last minute of play. The Big Ten has already tested the Spartans, with our one loss coming from an away game at Wisconsin, and the Rutgers and Illinois also games played extremely close, not to mention overcoming an 11 point early deficit against a 23rd ranked

The Spartans survived a tough matchup with Rutgers to end 2025 and notched a dominant win against the Indiana Hoosiers to kick off 2026

For many people in Mid-Michigan, the idea of going back to school feels out of reach. Time is limited. Money is tight. Life is already full. Yet the need for stability, better wages, and meaningful work remains urgent. That’s where the Job Training Center (JTC) at Lansing Community College steps in, offering a different path forward. A New Pathway to Success Located at LCC’s West Campus, the Job Training Center is designed for community members who want to change their circu

Courtesy Photo-  Seven local creators complete LEAP’s accelerator, turning influence into business growth and community investment  LANSING, Mich. — (Nov. 17, 2025) The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) announced the successful completion of the second cohort of its InfluenceLansing program, a 16-week program equipping local creators to transform their digital influence into sustainable business ventures.    Developed and led by LEAP to grow the region’s creative eco

Courtesy Photo-The UPS Store #1197 has a new home at 6250 S. Cedar St., Suite 13 in Lansing. After more than three decades on 3105 S....

Photo Credit: James D. Butt Archive- R.E. Olds Transportation Museum A family in their Curved Dash Oldsmobile, date unknown. A similar...

State funds from this credit reduce heating bills of qualified Michigan renters and homeowner LANSING, Mich. – As fall approaches, the...

Photo Credit-The Chronicle Media Group:Five-year-old Liam flashes a big smile after getting a fresh back-to-school haircut from Deon...

Community and agricultural leaders joined U.S. Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (center, red top) at a roundtable in Frankenmuth on...

Michigan 517 Day is a special occasion that celebrates the unique culture, history, and community spirit of the 517 area code region in...

Mason, MI – August 13, 2025 – The heart of downtown Mason will be filled with music, laughter, and community spirit as the annual Mason...

Capital Area Transportation Authority hereby provides notice to the public and to private providers of its proposed fiscal 2026 program...