Good morning, Battle Creek.

The 11th annual Caribbean Festival will return on Aug.

15 to The Base Bar & Grill at 3905 W Dickman Road in Springfield. The event will feature live reggae by Hydro Afro Reggae Band and special guest Kofi Hanson with tickets starting at $7.

Drivers across Michigan now pay $4.84 a gallon as Triple-A Michigan reports an 11¢ rise from last week — a 15 gallon fill now costs about $73 with prices varying by county from Jackson to Marquette.

Recipients whose birthdays fall between the 11th and 20th will receive their Social Security checks on Wednesday, May 20, with the final payment coming on May 27.

The Senior Citizens League recently forecast a 3.9% COLA for 2027 & Michigan offices will be closed on Memorial Day, May 25.

Binder Park Zoo will host the Cheetah Chase 5K on Jun.

27 with a unique run among animal exhibits, offering zoo admission and Bell's beer for participants 21 or older (registration costs $60 until Jun. 20 with packet pickup on Jun. 26 and before the 8 a.m. start).

Battle Creek community can vote for the Athlete of the Week, presented by Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, highlighting high school sports performances from May 11-16.

Nominees include Devyn Brown, Carter Dzwik, Sean Johnson, and Emily Dietrich, with voting closing Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Michigan USA Wrestling State Finals

10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — $20 — Experience the thrilling competition at the state's premier wrestling showdown.

Cereal City Classic 5k/10k Run-Walk

7:45 a.m. — Battle Creek Family YMCA — $35 early registration — Lace up for a fun run through Battle Creek's scenic routes.