Good morning, Newport News.

Former Norfolk Tides player Octavio Dotel died in a Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse that claimed 124 lives—rescue crews pulled him from the rubble before he died in an ambulance—as officials worked to identify victims including a U.S. citizen and others.

Malik Lloyd Jerome-Marryshow, a convicted felon stopped on Nov.

20, 2023 for a traffic violation and found with outstanding warrants and a loaded handgun, was sentenced on Tuesday, April 8th to one year and eight months in prison—he is barred from legally possessing a firearm.

Newport News police said a man was taken to the hospital after a shooting on Riverlands Drive on Wednesday afternoon; he received treatment for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and police are still searching for suspects.

A road rage incident occurred in Yorktown on Wednesday afternoon when a man was shot at approximately 2:10 p.m. near Piccadilly Loop—deputies detained the suspected shooter and took the injured man to a local hospital while heavy police presence secured the area with no ongoing threat.

Gas prices in Norfolk rose by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month—remaining nearly 30 cents lower than they were a year ago.

Analysts say prices will likely climb in mid-to-late April as stations switch to summer-blend fuel.

Newport News now directs residents seeking backyard poultry permits to the Parks and Recreation Department — a change approved by the city council on Tuesday to improve efficiency by consolidating permit processing with animal welfare enforcement.

Residents must still follow rules such as a $25 fee, keeping chickens within allowed limits, and maintaining required distances from buildings and community areas.

Ben Rosenblum Trio at Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival

8 PM – 2 AM — Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center — Check local listings — Celebrate the First Lady of Song with a jazz performance by Ben Rosenblum Trio.

Bobby Blackhat Band Concert

6-11 p.m. — Diamonstein Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying unpredictability of a Bobby Blackhat show with award-winning talent.

Troy Breslow Live Performance

5-11 p.m. — 1700 Brewing — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of country tunes with acclaimed singer-songwriter Troy Breslow.

Homebuyers Seminar

5-7 p.m. — Goodrich & Watson Insurers, Inc. — Free entry — Unlock the secret to buying in today’s current market.

Salsa's Latin Dance Party

11 p.m. - 2 a.m. — Salsa's Mexican Grill — No cover — Enjoy vibrant Latin beats while you dance the night away with friends.

Do The '80s Pub Crawl

4:30-9:00 p.m. — Brickhouse Tavern — 25% OFF with code RAD25 — Relive the '80s with contests, prizes, and a night of neon nostalgia.

The Music of Star Wars

8 PM – 10 PM — Ferguson Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic music of Star Wars performed by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

Driver Improvement Course

9 AM - 5 PM — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News (Oyster Point) — Cost info not provided — Enhance driving skills and knowledge at this local improvement course.

Mahler Symphony No. 9

7:30-9 p.m. — Ferguson Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sublime and lush sounds of Mahler’s Ninth Symphony under the direction of Eric Jacobsen.