Local News

On Monday, Marcus Garvey Academy in Detroit was temporarily closed following an outbreak of illness that resulted in the tragic death of a six-year-old student. The school was closed until Monday after nearly two dozen students were sickened and one student died. Health officials are currently investigating the possible cause of the illness outbreak at the school. The community is mourning the loss of the young student, and the school will reopen following a thorough cleaning and implementation of health measures.