Good morning, Newport News.

AAA Tidewater forecasts that more than 1.23 million Virginians will make trips this Memorial Day weekend and advises drivers to avoid roads from noon until 9 p.m. and leave early—major routes will be very busy with travelers heading to Virginia Beach, the Outer Banks and Myrtle Beach.

On May 16, second and third graders from Newport News elementary schools built wind-powered boats at Newsome Park Elementary School during the Engineering Design Challenge—an event that is part of the school division's STEM initiative.

Dutrow Elementary School won first place while Kiln Creek and Palmer placed second and third.

The Army plans to move TRADOC from Fort Eustis in Newport News to Austin to form the new Army Transformation and Training Command—this change is part of a reorganization set by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

General Randy George said the move will help streamline functions—bringing together leaders and technical experts in fighting formations.

2025 Small Business Symposium

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center — Free entry — Explore financing options and network with local entrepreneurs and supply chain professionals.

Driver Improvement Course

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News — $68 cash or money order only — Complete your Driving Improvement Class and get certified the same day.

Newport News Greek Festival

9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Hellenic Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate Greek culture with traditional music, food, and dance performances over three fun-filled days.

The Peninsula Amateur Golf Tournament

Tournament duration: 36 holes — Kiln Creek Golf Club and Resort — Registration details available for members — Compete in this exciting amateur golf event.

Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Genesis Training Center — $2090 — Enhance your software development skills with this comprehensive UML training class.

Driver Improvement Course

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News — $68 cash or money order — Complete your driving improvement course and receive your Certificate of Completion the same day.