Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Across Hampton Roads, people paid respects on Memorial Day by honoring U.S. military members who died in service—Newport News hosted a remembrance at Victory Landing Park while other localities held parades and wreath-laying ceremonies. The events united communities as they reflected on the sacrifices made for freedom. WAVY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Newport News police said a woman died late Sunday night after she suffered at least one gunshot wound near 27th Street and Wickham Avenue — authorities are now searching for a suspect. WTKR
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pollinator Play Day at Green Drinks
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Bird Girl Bottle Shop — Free entry — Celebrate pollinators through hands-on activities led by local artist Okailey Okai.
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Object-Oriented Programming in C# Rev. 6.1 Training
N/A — June 23-27 — Genesis Training Center, Newport News, VA — $2090 — Enhance your skills with hands-on C# programming courses led by experts.
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Free Pickleball Open Play
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Huntington Park Tennis Center — Free entry — Enjoy casual pickleball games while meeting fellow sports enthusiasts.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Jim Rohn
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